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April is Financial Awareness Month and focuses on smart money management

Opening doors to federal loans, grants and other sources of financial aid is as simple as filling out the FAFSA. That’s among the messages being put forth by the Financial Aid Office for Financial Awareness Month this April. During Financial Awareness Month, held in April, the Financial Aid Office is encouraging students to fill out… More »

SMCC men’s basketball team wins USCAA Division II national championship

The Southern Maine Community College men’s basketball team capped its season Thursday night by winning the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship title with a 79-75 victory over Johnson & Wales University Charlotte. The SeaWolves claimed the title after winning three games in the USCAA national tournament in Richmond, Va. The victory… More »

SMCC receives Military Friendly® School designation

Southern Maine Community College has been awarded the 2022-2023 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 evaluates colleges and universities using public data and responses from a proprietary survey. Institutions are graded… More »

Auto Technology job fair connects students with employers

Automotive Technology students met with representatives from area vehicle service centers at the annual Automotive Technology job fair that connects students with prospective employers. Nearly 20 companies set up tables on Tuesday in the Johnson Automotive Technology Center, the home of SMCC’s Automotive Technology program. There, they met and talked with a steady stream of… More »

SMCC dining services gets greener with reusable food containers

Sodexo Dining Services has gotten greener by utilizing reusable food containers as part of SMCC’s commitment to sustainability. Students and employees who place to-go orders from Oceanview Dining Hall now receive their food in green clam-shell containers that are made out of BPA-free polypropylene — a material that’s soft, light and easy to clean. When… More »

SMCC to host Open House on April 9

Southern Maine Community is hosting an in-person Open House on April 9 where students and their families can learn about academic programs, meet faculty and staff, and tour the college’s beautiful ocean-side South Portland Campus. The event provides prospective students and those who have already been accepted an opportunity to learn more about the college… More »

Alumni Spotlight: Steve Milton, Criminal Justice

Steve Milton knew he wanted to be a game warden before he was even in high school. SMCC provided him with the edge to succeed once he joined the law enforcement ranks. After returning from the start of his Army Reserve service following high school, Milton came to SMCC because it was affordable and the… More »

SMCC Stands in Solidarity With Ukraine

Southern Maine Community College stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and the rest of the world in denouncing Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. We are troubled by the images and news coming from Ukraine about the illegal invasion and the resulting violence, death and destruction. We can only imagine the despair being felt… More »

Registration begins March 1 for Fall Semester, time to prepare

With Fall Semester registration beginning March 1, now is the time to prepare. Advising Month, which kicks off March 1 and runs all month, is the time SMCC doubles down to help students succeed. Students should review their degree audit, meet with a faculty or staff advisor, ask questions about which classes to take, and… More »

Student Spotlight: Nicole Henry

Nicole Henry has known since a young age that she was interested in making a career in the hospitality industry. SMCC is giving her the knowledge and experience both in the classroom and in the field to reach her goals. After high school, Nicole attended a four-year college to study hospitality. But it wasn’t a… More »