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SMCC honor society project introduces African culture to young children

SMCC students have brought African masks, music and culture to the College as part of an effort to introduce young children to new cultures and reduce racial stereotyping. For this year’s Honors in Action project, students in the SMCC chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society organized a hands-on presentation that treated preschool children… More »

Culinary students prepare 4,560 dinner rolls for Thanksgiving food drive

Culinary Arts students and faculty prepared thousands of dinner rolls — 4,560 to be precise — and donated them to a nonprofit for food baskets for the Thanksgiving holiday. About a dozen students and four faculty members took part in making the dough, forming and baking the rolls, and then bagging the final product in… More »

Alumni Spotlight: Kat Pyburn-Wilson

Kat Pyburn-Wilson first dreamed of becoming a scientist at age 16 during a high school field trip to a salt marsh in southern Maine. Earning a biotechnology degree at SMCC served as the launch pad to fulfill that ambition. Following high school, Pyburn-Wilson earned an associate degree in health studies at another community college, but… More »

First-Generation Celebration: Exhibit features artwork from first-gen students

First-generation SMCC students, employees and supporters put their artwork on display at this week’s opening of the TRIO program’s first-generation art exhibit. The show was organized by the TRIO program as part of the National First-Generation College Celebration. First-gen students, employees and supporters were invited to submit artwork and a few words about what it… More »

Congressman Jared Golden speaks at annual veterans appreciation breakfast

Congressman Jared Golden told dozens of people attending the annual SMCC-USM veterans appreciation breakfast that his time in the military was the “best collective experience” of his life. Golden was the keynote speaker at the event, which was held virtually Wednesday morning, the day before Veterans Day. SMCC and the University of Southern Maine have… More »

SMCC opens virtual welding lab to enhance workforce and skills training

BRUNSWICK, Maine — Southern Maine Community College has opened a new virtual welding lab that allows students to perform welding exercises on simulators while learning valuable skills to advance or launch their careers. The simulation lab, located on SMCC’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick, allows students to practice their welding skills virtually on any of 10… More »

SMCC launches new mentoring program to ensure student success through graduation

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College has launched a new mentoring program where students will receive guidance and support via text from other college students as part of SMCC’s commitment to student success. The program is offered in partnership with Let’s Get Ready (LGR), a nonprofit organization that provides support with its near-peer… More »

Student Senate: Meet the leaders

The Student Senate is an important student organization at SMCC, serving as the College’s student government and as an advocate for the student body. The Senate’s mission is to provide responsive and effective leadership for the student body, promote the general welfare and the engagement of students in the life of the college and the… More »

Faculty Spotlight: Nathan Kolosko

Nathan Kolosko began teaching guitar when he was in high school, giving lessons in his parents’ basement. Hundreds of students and several decades later, he continues to teach guitar at SMCC. Kolosko developed a love for music at a young age, learning the violin at age 3 while growing up in a home rich with… More »

Advising Month keeps students on track to academic success

There’s no better way to reach your academic goals, while saving time and money, than by meeting with an SMCC advisor during Advising Month. SMCC faculty and staff are boosting efforts to encourage students to meet with an advisor during Advising Month, which kicks off Nov. 1 and runs all month. Students are encouraged to… More »