SMCC paid tribute to valued employees for reaching service milestones with the College during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 11. President Joe Cassidy and Vice President Paul Charpentier recognized employees who reached milestones or are retiring this year. Nearly 70 employees attained service milestones with SMCC, with twelve of them reaching 25 years or more… More »
South Portland, Maine – Reza Jalali, writer, educator, former refugee, and current Executive Director of the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center (GPIWC), will be the featured speaker at Southern Maine Community College’s (SMCC) 2023 Commencement to be held at the Cross Insurance Arena, Sunday, May 21 starting at 2 p.m. Jalali is an Iranian Kurd… More »
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is set to host the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) Baseball Championships at The Ballpark, Old Orchard Beach, Maine this Saturday, May 6. The Seawolves are the #1 seed in the tournament. Tournament Schedule 10:30 am GM1 Semi-Final #4 GBCC vs #1 SMCC 12:45-1 pm… More »
Southern Maine Community College’s (SMCC) Spring Ahead program students celebrated the successful end of the school year with a luncheon on campus on Thursday, May 4. Over forty of the nearly fifty Spring Ahead students were unquestionably excited to visit the College for a great meal while sharing stories of their year taking SMCC courses… More »
The Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza (CBBB), founded in 2018 after the previous annual tournament sailed off into the sunset, brings together skilled anglers from all over the northeast for a competition filled with camaraderie and fun. Right off the shores of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), fishermen, aspiring fishermen, and anyone who loves to be… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is thrilled to present the thirteenth annual Maine Mayhem Film Festival. Created 13 years ago by Communications & New Media Studies Professor Corey Norman and student Jimmy Crocco, the festival is designed to spotlight the fantastic work done by CNMS students at SMCC. Students get the unique, real-world experience of… More »
Jessica Clark of East Waterboro, Maine has been selected as SMCC’s Student of the Year for her hard work and dedication to excellence during her time at SMCC. Clark will be recognized at the Maine Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell Wednesday, April 26 in an event hosted by the Maine Community College System (MCCS) Board… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) and the University of Southern Maine (USM) recently collaborated to host Culture Fest 2023 on Thursday, Wednesday, April 19, an event showcasing various cultures worldwide that contribute to both communities. The festival included international fashion and talent shows, art activities, and international cuisine. Dr. Carmen Moreno-Díaz, Director of the Intercultural… More »
The SMCC community is saddened to hear about the passing of Communications & New Media Studies instructor, Kevin Fahrman. Kevin touched the lives of so many southern Mainers by secretly playing Valentine’s Day Bandit, putting up hearts across our area to remind us that love is a vital part of our lives. Here at SMCC,… More »
AUGUSTA, ME (MCCS) – Twenty-one Maine community college students have been named to the All-Maine Academic Team in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service. The students receiving the award and a $500 scholarship from the MCCS Board of Trustees, are: Joseph Agostino, Saco, Southern Maine Community College in South Portland/Brunswick; Felicity Brewer,… More »