SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Fall enrollment at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is up 10.5% in headcount and 16.4% in credit hours, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Maine Community College System (MCCS), boosted by a new Free College scholarship. “Maine’s Free College initiative, our flexible and accessible programs, and our dedicated and talented… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – An investment of $60,000 from South Portland’s Pleasantdale Hose Company Three to the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Foundation will benefit SMCC full- and part-time students in the College’s public safety programs. Pleasantdale Hose Company Three established the endowed scholarship in memory of all who served the company from 1893-2015. The… More »
Southern Maine Community College is hosting its Fall Open House on Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the South Portland Campus. We invite students and families to visit and get a first-hand look and feel for all we offer. You can meet our supportive faculty and staff at Open House, learn about… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – In Her Presence (IHP), a Maine-based organization that supports New Mainer women and their families, held their Student Day at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on Friday, September 23. SMCC will provide classroom space for over 90 students and additional IHP programs. In Her Presence works with New Mainers, including Asylum… More »
Colleges and universities in Maine and from across New England will be on hand at the fall Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 in the Campus Center. The fair allows students to do… More »
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs annually from September 15 through October 15 and celebrates the Latino community and their histories, cultures, and contributions. During this month Southern Maine Community College will recognize and bring awareness to Latinx people, both past and present. Please look for a display in the South Portland Campus Center with photos… More »
The Southern Maine Community College Foundation is happy to announce the 2022 Light on the Point Award winners, which are listed below. The Foundation will host its annual Light on the Point fundraiser on Thursday, November 3 (view details here) to pay tribute to alumni, faculty, staff and the business community for contributions to SMCC… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is offering a 9-day, 8-night Global Healthcare Systems study abroad opportunity with partner CIEE (ciee.org) to help students gain the knowledge and skills to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Travel to Amsterdam, Netherlands Course: Global Healthcare – HLTH192 Dates: Offered during the Spring semester… More »
South Portland, Maine – Beverly and David Worthington, founders of the Worthington Scholarship Foundation (WSF), visited Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) recipients of the Worthington Scholarships on Monday, September 12. The WSF awards scholarships to resource-challenged students from all across Maine. Additionally, it provides in-person support services for students throughout their educational journey. David Worthington… More »
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