Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Culinary Arts students rolled up their sleeves this week to support an important community effort — thanks to a meaningful collaboration with R.M. Davis, a local private wealth management firm with offices in Portland and Portsmouth. Each year, R.M. Davis closes its offices for a companywide Day of Service, selecting a charitable… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) unveiled the first of two advanced manufacturing training centers on Thursday, the latest addition to a statewide training network aimed at meeting the demand for more highly skilled workers in Maine’s manufacturing and defense industries. The Maine Advanced Technology & Engineering Center (MATEC) on SMCC’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick has… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Foundation proudly hosted the 2025 A Light on the Point on Friday, November 7, in the Oceanview Dining Hall on SMCC’s South Portland Campus. This signature annual event brought together alumni, faculty, staff, business leaders, and community partners for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, service, and the shared commitment to student… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Culinary Arts instructors Chef Tony Poulin and Chef Bo Byrne, alongside Culinary Arts students Emma Hajdasz and Joanna Rivera, recently took center stage in a friendly but fierce culinary competition featuring 11 chefs from restaurants across southern Maine. The team competed for bragging rights and the title of 2025 Lobster… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) hosted a celebration this week recognizing a $3,500 donation from We Work for Health in support of the College’s Accelerated Nursing Program. The event brought together College leadership, faculty, students, and state legislators to highlight the impact of the program on Maine’s healthcare workforce. Speakers included SMCC President Kristen Miller,… More »