FAFSA Questions? USM’s Director of Financial Aid Has Answers
The 2027-28 FAFSA is open, and it’s more approachable than you might think. Keep reading to learn where to start, what you’ll need, and how to make the most of the aid you qualify for.
Presenting on an International Stage: A USM Graduate Student’s Experience at the Arctic Circle Assembly
This October, USM graduate student Rachel Straw traveled to Reykjavik, Iceland, to present her research at the Arctic Circle Assembly, the world’s largest international gathering on Arctic issues. Keep reading to hear about her research, her time in Iceland, and what she’d tell anyone thinking about joining the cohort.
Painting USM’s New Mural: Six Months, Two Artists, and a Wall of Southern Maine Favorites
From a lighthouse to a blue lobster and a seagull sipping Moxie, a new mural at USM packs Southern Maine onto a single wall. Keep reading to meet the two artists behind it and find out how it came together.
Meet Al Bean: A USM Athletics Legend on Grit, Mentorship, and Legacy
Newly inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame, Al Bean reflects on more than 50 years with Husky athletics. Keep reading to find out what it taught him about people, persistence, and why those lessons still matter.
Behind the Curtain: How the Crewe Center for the Arts Brings Performances to Life
It’s been just over a year since the Crewe Center for the Arts opened on USM’s Portland campus. Keep reading to find out what’s happening behind the scenes of each performance, class, and practice session — straight from Director of Operations Sam Kyzivat.
New Semester, Who Dis? Huskies Return to Campus
On the first day of the fall semester, we grabbed a microphone and asked USM students the questions that actually matter: hot or iced, dream job in one sentence and the one thing in your bag you couldn’t survive without. Keep reading to get their hot takes.
Community Hour, Explained: Your Guide to USM’s Newest Tradition
This fall, the University of Southern Maine is setting aside one hour, four days a week, just for the campus community to connect. It’s called Community Hour, and it’s about to become a new part of your everyday. Here’s what it is, and everything else you need to know before it starts.
In-person, Blended, or Online? An Advisor’s Guide to Course Options at USM
In person. Blended. Online. The course search makes the options look simple, but choosing the right format is a big decision. Academic advisor Cody Rohde took classes in all three formats as a USM student and now helps students make that same decision every semester. In this Q&A, he explains what each format really looks like, what students should think about before registering, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Hear what he tells students before they build a schedule.
Inside USM’s Kate Cheney Chappell Center for Book Arts: A Q&A With Director Annie Lee-Zimerle
Book arts has been part of the University of Southern Maine for over a decade — and now, with a dedicated studio in the Crewe Center for the Arts, it’s more accessible than ever. Keep reading to hear from program director Annie Lee-Zimerle on what book arts actually is, who it’s for, and what makes it unlike any other art form.
From Med Tents to Milkshakes: Meet the USM Faculty Member Who Became Maine’s First Special Olympics USA Games Medical Delegate
This summer, Meredith Madden traded her usual classroom for the sidelines of the Special Olympics USA Games, serving as Maine’s first ever medical delegate. Between pin trading, milkshake runs with athletes from across the country, and a front row seat to opening ceremonies, she came home with more than a few good stories, and one piece of advice for anyone thinking about doing the same. Read more to find out what it is.