From Capstone to Coastal Research: USM Engineering Alum Builds Unmanned Kayaks to Study the Gulf of Maine
One evening on Saco Bay, Christian Taylor looked down at his kayak and saw a new direction for the business he was building.
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.
How USM’s Accelerated Nursing Program Helped One Grad Land Her Dream Job
USM nursing grad Jaden Dalrymple went from training with an NCAA Division 1 dance team to landing a spot in Maine Medical Center’s Medical ICU. Keep reading to learn how USM’s accelerated nursing program got her there.
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.
One Patron, Five Decades of USM Performances
Daryl Geer bought a ticket to her first USM show in 1976 and has been coming back ever since. Keep reading to find out what five decades in the audience have taught her about the students on stage.
The Road Behind Us: A Final Reflection From the Green Curtain Roadshow
Stonecoast MFA student Calvin Soule traveled 2,000 miles from Maine to Montana this summer, documenting old-growth forests and climate refugia along the way. Keep reading to find out what inspired him to go — and what he discovered while on the road.
Meet 7 Huskies Behind the Scenes of Portland Hearts of Pine
On a match night, you can hear the drums and cheers of Fitzpatrick Stadium from USM’s Portland campus, just a short walk from the club. Keep reading to meet the handful of Huskies whose connection to Hearts of Pine started well before the partnership made it official.
How one USM Grad Turned an Internship Into a Full-Time Job — Before Commencement
When Olivia O’Donnell walked across the stage at commencement this spring, she left with more than she expected: a degree, a group of lifelong friends, and a full-time job she’d start the following week. Find out how a USM Career Hub internship made it happen before she even crossed the stage.
From Nursing Student to Professor: Christina Hart’s Accelerated Path Back to USM
The first time Christina Hart walked into Masterton Hall in 2002, she was a nursing student unsure if she belonged. Keep reading to see how, 23 years later, she’s back as a USM professor guiding the next generation.
From USM to Iceland: 5 Questions With a Fulbright Scholar
Emma Adler ’24 is living her dream on a Fulbright in Iceland. Keep reading to learn about her path from South Paris, Maine to Reykjavik.