The Maine Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert that may impact your travel plans tomorrow. What’s Happening: The Casco Bay Bridge will be closed to southbound traffic (Portland to South Portland) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 for emergency repair work. This closure is necessary to replace a barricade damaged by a vehicle on Monday,… More »
We have two critical updates for you to ensure your success this semester and into the Spring Semester that starts Jan. 13: Claim Your New @mainecc.edu Email Address. If you haven’t already, please claim your new email address by following the instructions sent to your @smccME.edu account in mid-November. This new address will be used… More »
SMCC was buzzing with excitement as the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled onto campus Friday, Nov. 15, drawing a crowd of hundreds for a thrilling hot dog eating contest featuring students and faculty. The event, organized by SMCC’s L. Joe Van Why School of Hospitality staff, served up plenty of laughs, competition, and delicious hot… More »
SMCC President Kristen Miller took experiential learning to new heights by gearing up and stepping into the heat of fire sciences training. President Miller joined students in a fire behavior burn exercise as part of the College’s Fire Science program. The opportunity to participate in the training came from a conversation with adjunct instructor Mara… More »
ATTENTION SMCC STUDENTS As you may have heard, our college is investing in many new technologies to provide you with a better experience and enhance our ability to serve you. To use these new technologies, we will be shifting to a new email address format. You may have already noticed the faculty and staff using… More »
South Portland, ME – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) hosted its annual A Light on the Point gala on Nov. 7, bringing together the college community and supporters to celebrate and raise funds for the SMCC Advocacy Resource Center (ARC). The event recognized outstanding community members, faculty, staff, alumni, and businesses who have made significant… More »
Make Your Voice Heard: Vote! As we approach the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, we encourage all SMCC students to participate in shaping our future. Voting is a powerful way to express your opinions and influence the decisions that affect our shared communities. If you’re a South Portland resident, you can find all the… More »
AUGUSTA, ME (MCCS) — Fall enrollment is up 10% at Maine’s community colleges, breaking 20,000 students for the first time and marking another historic high enrollment for the seven colleges. “This is what happens when you intentionally and strategically make college affordable, relevant, and accessible,” said David Daigler, president of the Maine Community College System… More »
SMCC welcomed hundreds of accepted and prospective students and their families on Saturday for the 2024 Fall Open House. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to visit the campus and explore the diverse range of over 40 program offerings, catering to a wide array of interests and career paths, as well as short and… More »
The SMCC Foundation is pleased to announce that this year’s President’s Award for A Light on the Point will be presented to David Pratt and ‘The Old Guard’ in recognition of their remarkable dedication and service to Southern Maine Community College (SMCC). “David Pratt and ‘The Old Guard’ have collectively devoted countless years to SMCC,… More »