MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine (SMCC) – Ten Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) students and two faculty members spent one week of their January winter break at Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) in Salisbury Cove, participating in an intensive course. The SMCC Biology Research Experience Short Course focused on a form of contagious cancer that… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is paying tribute to Black History Month with a series of events to honor the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans who have helped shape our country. Black History Month is held each February to recognize African Americans’ central role in the history of the United States. Its origins go… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (SMCC) – Kiwibot, those cute sidewalk robots wandering around the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) campus, are ready to affordably deliver food to you this semester. “Kiwibot has been a fantastic addition to tools we offer and help people manage their valuable time a little bit better,” said SMCC Dean of Students… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (SMCC) – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is pleased to announce that Dayna and Sean Riley of Maine Course Hospitality Group (MCHG) have created an endowment to establish the Riley Family Scholarship. The scholarship will provide financial assistance and support to SMCC Hospitality Management students annually. Dayna and Sean Riley have spent… More »
Southern Maine Community College is proud to announce that more than 1,200 students have been named to the 2022 Fall Semester Dean’s List. Students completing at least nine credit hours with a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 are named to the Dean’s List, provided no grade was lower than a C and… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Southern Maine Community College Athletics and its Hall of Fame Selection Committee named four to join an elite group of 43 individuals and two teams for their accomplishments on the playing surface and in the college community. After careful consideration, the committee will enshrine Hannah Fields, Dan French, Patrick Haviland, and… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will receive over $1.75 million in federal funding to help train Maine’s workforce in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Repair and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industries. Both industries have a significant impact on Maine’s economy as well as seeing enormous growth in workforce needs. SMCC’s Electric Vehicle… More »
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Welcome to the SMCC Spring Semester 2023. Everyone on campus is dedicated to supporting you and providing guidance throughout the school year. We’re excited to see the returning faces and new students, including those taking advantage of the Free College program. We know you may have questions, especially at the beginning of the semester. We are here… More »
Nearly fifty Maine high school students visited Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Wednesday 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 the educational opportunities available to them… More »