Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) was proud to be part of this spring’s Portland Public Schools STEM Expos, bringing hands-on science and discovery directly to students across the city. Across three events, SMCC faculty and students led interactive “exploration stations” designed to spark curiosity and make complex scientific concepts tangible for learners from elementary through… More »
Three faculty members from Southern Maine Community College’s (SMCC) Biological Sciences department brought hands-on marine science exploration to hundreds of attendees at the Maine Science Festival in Bangor on March 28. Faculty members Erin Adams, Liz Mann, Ph.D., and Daniel Moore, Ph.D., hosted an interactive “exploration station” titled It’s a Shore Thing: Exploring Maine’s Intertidal… More »
BRUNSWICK, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), in partnership with General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (GDBIW), celebrated a major milestone in workforce development with the graduation of the 100th cohort of students from its Manufacturing Technician Training Program. The ceremony took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 4 p.m. at SMCC’s Midcoast Campus L.L.Bean… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) students in Phi Theta Kappa’s Alpha Chi Nu chapter have received state, regional and national recognition for academic excellence, leadership and service, highlighting the strength of the College’s student success and transfer pathways. PHOTO GALLERY Victoria Muanda of Scarborough leads the honors after being named to… More »
BANGOR, Maine (SMCC/MCCS) — Governor Janet Mills has signed legislation making the Maine Free College Scholarship permanent for high school graduates in the Class of 2026 and beyond, ensuring continued access to tuition-free community college across the state. “This biennial budget should send a clear message to every young person in Maine: if you are… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine —Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) sophomore Sean Bosia has secured a landmark achievement for the SMCC SeaWolves, being named the 2026 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division II Men’s Basketball Student-Athlete of the Year. While SMCC has a long-standing tradition of student-athlete success, Bosia is the first in the college’s history to… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will celebrate the Class of 2026 during its annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. The ceremony is scheduled for 2–4:30 p.m. and will honor graduates who have completed degrees and certificates across the College’s academic programs. Award-winning… More »
March is Advising Month, which means it’s time to plan, prepare, and register for the Fall Semester. SMCC Pathway Advisors and Faculty Mentors are ready to help you reach your educational goals during Advising Month this March. We encourage you to meet with an advisor this March to: Review your degree progress Determine which courses… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) has received $2,236,600 in federal Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for a Heat Pumps Training Lab Creation and Plumbing Lab Expansion project, included in the fiscal year 2026 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured the funding. The investment will renovate… More »
SALISBURY COVE, Maine — Twelve Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) students traded their winter break for lab coats last week, participating in an intensive five-day research short course at the MDI Biological Laboratory. Led by Dr. Jason Pellettieri of Keene State College and SMCC Biological Sciences program chair Dr. Daniel Moore, the residential program focused on the regenerative powers of… More »