SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Athletics Department has announced the hiring of Noah Riskind as Head Men’s Soccer Coach effective immediately. Previous to his appointment at SMCC, Riskind served as Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Bates College for two seasons (2022-23)—after a stint as Assistant Coach for the two prior. At the helm, Riskind… More »
AUGUSTA Maine — The Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System (MCCS) has confirmed the recommendation of MCCS President David Daigler and appointed Dr. Kristen Miller as the next president of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC). She will begin in February. Miller was most recently the vice president of academic affairs at White Mountains… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Nearly 70 Maine high school students visited Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Thursday for an orientation to the Spring Ahead program, a Maine Community College System (MCCS) early college initiative. The Spring Ahead program is for high school students who want to get a jump start on preparing for educational opportunities… More »
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SMCC proudly announces a significant donation from philanthropist Caron Chess to bolster the educational opportunities for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) pursuing higher education in the Health Science pathway. The generous contribution of $50,000 aims to provide scholarships to current CNAs who are SMCC students and are seeking to advance their careers through education. Caron Chess’… More »
Monday, November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). TDOR was started in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. This vigil has transformed into TDOR, an annual observance to honor all the transgender people lost to violence. On… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) and the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) are proud to announce the signing of 15 new articulation agreements that allow SMCC students to seamlessly transfer to programs at UMF and continue their educational journey. Transfer agreements, also known as articulation agreements, allow students to strategically plan their college education… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is delighted to announce that it will host the 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows on Wednesday, November 15, at 6 p.m. This animation festival will take place at the Jewett Auditorium on the South Portland Campus and showcase a selection of 16 animated shorts from… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) held the 2023 A Light on the Point celebration on Thursday, November 2, recognizing those who have positively impacted the greater SMCC community. This year, the SMCC Foundation celebrated Alum of the Year, Jon Smith of Great Falls Construction, Co-Staff Members of the Year Wendy Laverdiere and… More »
Did you know? As of Wednesday, November 1 at 6 a.m., all current students can sign up for Spring 2024 classes! Monday, October 30 (starting at 6 a.m.): Spring 2024 Degree-seeking students with 30+ credits & veterans Wednesday, November 1 (starting at 6 a.m.): Spring 2024 Degree-seeking students with less than 30 credits Monday, November… More »