Standing in the doorway of her first dorm room with just a gold key in hand, Alana had no idea how many memories were waiting inside. Now a second-year, she’s sharing everything she wishes she’d known about dorm life at USM.
November Monthly Roundup Welcome to the Monthly Roundup, your go-to guide for what’s happening at the University of Southern Maine and across the Greater Portland area each month! From campus performances, concerts, and student events to local festivals, cultural happenings, … Read More
Between classes, work and everything else that comes with being a student, I realized I was spending more time reading captions than actual books. Keep reading to see what I found when I traded scrolling for exploring the bookstores around USM.
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.
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.
There’s a whole calendar of free events on this campus, hiding in plain sight. Keep reading to find out how Campus Groups can help you make the most of it.
Juggling classes, work, and a busy schedule left me overwhelmed until I found the tool that changed everything. Keep reading to see how Google Calendar helped me stay organized and might just do the same for you.
I used to pack my bags every weekend just to escape a school that never felt like mine — now I can’t imagine being anywhere but USM. Keep reading to see how one transfer changed everything, from my friend group to my career path.
If you’ve walked past the MIST Lab on the fifth floor of the Science Building and wondered what goes on in there, you’re not alone. Keep reading to find out what’s actually inside, who it’s for, and why more students should know about it.
Memorial Day might mark the unofficial start of summer, but plenty of Mainers will tell you it doesn’t really feel like summer until the Fourth of July, when the rain tapers off and the water finally warms up. Keep reading to discover 10 ways to make the most of Southern Maine before Labor Day sneaks up and it’s time to head back into the classroom.