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.
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.
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.
Thinking about an Occupational Therapy Assistant Career? 5 Questions Answered
Occupational therapy assistants work directly with people facing physical, cognitive or environmental challenges — but what does that actually look like day to day? John Krasnavage, an OTA and faculty member in USM’s one-of-a-kind OTA-B program, shares what drew him to the field, what the work really involves, and what prospective students should know. Find out why he calls it “the job of life.”