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The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Foundation announces the creation of an SMCC Emergency Housing Assistance Fund for students with emergency housing needs. The fund opened with a $10,000 donation from the SMCC President’s Fund and a matching $10,000 gift from the SMCC Foundation. The Foundation has set a $40,000 match challenge funding goal. “We… More »

SMCC’s Communications & New Media Studies (CNMS) program will be on full display during the month of May. First, CNMS will hold a Portfolio Show & Reverse Job Fair highlighting “some wicked good graphic design, illustration, photography, animation, and journalism portfolios.” The event, which will be a little bit art show and a little bit… More »

South Portland, Maine – First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, alongside U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, visited Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Wednesday, April 5, as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Investing in America” tour to highlight how the current administration’s economic policies are benefiting hard working Americans across the country. Other notable figures in attendance… More »

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” Tour to Spotlight Free Community College Initiative Proposed by Governor Mills Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement welcoming First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to Maine today: “While I am unable to join our visiting dignitaries in person, I am excited… More »

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is honored to announce the Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza (CBBFB) group, along with friends and family, have created the Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza Lindsay Withers EMS/Paramedicine Scholarship to honor the legacy and spirit of a much-loved community member, and help students discover their passion at SMCC…. More »

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SMCC’s Commencement Ceremony for 2023 will be held on Sunday, May 21 at the Cross Insurance Arena at 45 Spring Street in Portland, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Commencement is an incredibly important milestone for students and their supporters, and we couldn’t be more honored to share in their celebration, SMCC President Joe Cassidy… More »

JACKSON, Mississippi (Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society) – Hirruy Hagos, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) student, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000… More »

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is pleased and proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation, given to institutions for their commitment and dedication to students who have served in the military. SMCC received a Silver Award designation from Military Friendly®, which grades colleges and universities on student retention,… More »