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SMCC Summer Internship & Job Fair connects nearly 200 students with top employers 

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) welcomed nearly 200 students to the Summer Internship and Job Fair on January 30, where they connected with more than 20 employers offering paid internships, seasonal jobs, and professional development opportunities. Held in the Campus Center, the event featured employers from various industries, including health care, finance, engineering, environmental advocacy,… More »

2025 Black History Month celebrated at SMCC

In honor of Black History Month, SMCC is hosting a series of events that aim to pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by Black Americans in shaping our country’s history. Since 1915, Black History Month has been observed each February to acknowledge the central role played by African Americans in the United States’… More »

Tea & Tides returns with a special Valentine’s-themed high tea

McKernan Inn & Events is bringing back its beloved Tea & Tides series with a special Valentine’s-themed high tea on February 15, 2025. This elegant afternoon offers a traditional British high tea experience featuring an array of handcrafted savory bites, freshly baked scones, and indulgent sweets, all paired with hand-selected teas to complement each course…. More »

Nearly 1,600 students named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List

SMCC proudly announces that nearly 1,600 students have been named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Students who complete at least nine credit hours with a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 are named to the Dean’s List, provided no grade is lower than a C and the student is not on probation…. More »

Students from SMCC explore research opportunities at the MDI Biological Laboratory 

Twelve SMCC students and two faculty members spent their winter break diving into hands-on scientific research at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) in Salisbury Cove. The immersive short course, held from January 5-10, 2025, focused on using fruit flies as a model for understanding human disease. Led by MDIBL researcher Dr. Travis Carney,… More »

Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza fully endows SMCC scholarship honoring Lindsay Withers

SMCC is proud to announce that the Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza (CBBB), alongside friends and family, has successfully fully endowed the Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza Lindsay Withers EMS/Paramedicine Scholarship by raising $30,000. Family and friends of Lindsay Withers visited SMCC on Wednesday, Jan. 22, to mark two years since her passing after a courageous battle… More »

SeaWolves coach and player assist in life-saving effort at women’s soccer game  

It was a crisp autumn day at Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, where the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) SeaWolves soccer teams faced off against the Word of Life Huskies. The match brought students, families, and fans together. But the day took an unexpected turn during halftime of the men’s game when… More »

Governor Mills proposes permanent Free College in new budget

AUGUSTA, ME — (MCCS/UMS/MMA) Leaders of the University of Maine System (UMS), the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) are praising the commitment to public higher education in the biennial budget proposal released by Gov. Janet Mills today. Together, UMS, MCCS and MMA enroll 46,695 students and educate tens of thousands… More »

Welcome to Spring 2025

Welcome, students. We’re so excited to see new and returning faces at the College and to start the Spring semester. Everyone on campus, including faculty, staff, and peers, is dedicated to supporting you and providing guidance throughout the school year. We know you may have questions, especially at the beginning of the semester. We are… More »

New Spring Ahead program continues to grow as students visit SMCC South Portland campus for spring orientation

Over sixty Maine high school students visited Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on Tuesday, January 7, for orientation to the 2025 Spring Ahead program, a Maine Community College System (MCCS) early college initiative. The Spring Ahead program is designed for high school students who want to get a head start on preparing for post-high school… More »