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.
She came to USM to become a music teacher, but found her real calling somewhere else entirely. Keep reading to find out how a trumpet, a conference in Hartford, and two years at USM led Hannah Paterson to the Marine Corps Band.
Florence Guimont stood at Iceland’s Gullfoss waterfall, mist settling on her jacket, thinking: I can’t believe we’re actually here. Read on to find out how a USM freshman went from seeing a poster on campus to standing at one of Iceland’s most iconic landmarks.
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.
For students who commute to school every day, connection takes a little more intention — that’s where the University of Southern Maine’s Commuter Student Association comes in. Keep reading to hear from the outgoing president, Eliana Tardiff, on what the CSA does, how it’s grown since her freshman year, and how commuter students can stay connected year-round.
June 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! During the summer, we feature community festivals and local events happening across … Read More
When Aja Marzilli showed up to a women in business networking panel on campus her first semester at the University of Southern Maine, she was one of only three students in the room. Keep reading to learn how that nearly empty panel became the spark behind USM’s Women in Business Club — and what she’s built since.
Najmo Ahmed has a lot going on. She’s finishing her bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences at the University of Southern Maine, interning at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and working toward a master’s in public health — all while preparing a commencement address her mother doesn’t even know about. Keep reading to hear how she got here, what drives her, and what she wants people to take away from her story.
For four years, USM has been more than just a school — it’s been the place where I found my people, my purpose, and myself. Keep reading to hear what I wish I’d known sooner, and what I’m carrying with me as I go.
College Decision Day falls on May 1 — and if you’re in the middle of the process, you know how much weight this date can carry. Keep reading to hear from Ani Roberts, a USM sophomore and women’s soccer player, on what actually made a difference once she got to campus — and what she’d tell her high school self today.