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.
Stonecoast MFA student Calvin Soule is heading out with fellow USM students, alumni, and faculty on a 2,000-mile journey from Maine to Montana to witness and document old-growth forests and climate refugia. Keep reading to find out what the ‘Green Curtain’ is, why it matters, and what inspired Calvin to hit the road.
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.