Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is welcoming its largest Spring Ahead cohort to date, with 75 high school students from 12 partner schools enrolled in the early college program. Spring Ahead allows eligible Maine high school seniors to earn tuition-free college credits during their final semester of high school while gaining firsthand experience in a college… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) President Dr. Kristen Miller has been named the 2026 Community Leader of the Year by PROPEL, in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes President Miller’s leadership and her enduring impact on higher education, workforce development, and community collaboration across the greater Portland region. Under her… More »
Throughout 2025, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) advanced work that strengthened the institution while keeping student success at the center of every decision. Milestones include national recognition, strategic initiatives that support innovation and engagement, student success, and tremendous success from student-athletes. They reflect SMCC’s continued commitment to moving forward together. STRENGTHENING THE COLLEGE FOR STUDENT… More »
As a public college, SMCC welcomes community members to enjoy our beautiful campus year-round. With winter weather now upon us, we want to remind everyone—students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike—to take extra care while walking around campus. Slips and falls can happen quickly on icy or snow-covered surfaces and may result in injuries that disrupt… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is proud to announce that Residential Director Britt Couturier has been recognized with the Maine Outstanding New Professional Award at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region I Conference in November. The award honors exceptional early-career professionals in Student Affairs who demonstrate exemplary service, meaningful impact, and strong commitment to their institution… More »
With winter weather in the forecast, this is a good time to remind everyone how the College will notify you about delays, early releases, and campus closures. RAVE Emergency Notification System (Primary) As noted in our most recent RAVE email, RAVE is the first and fastest way we will communicate urgent weather-related updates. Please take a moment today to make sure your RAVE information is current: Sign… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Culinary Arts students rolled up their sleeves this week to support an important community effort — thanks to a meaningful collaboration with R.M. Davis, a local private wealth management firm with offices in Portland and Portsmouth. Each year, R.M. Davis closes its offices for a companywide Day of Service, selecting a charitable… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) unveiled the first of two advanced manufacturing training centers on Thursday, the latest addition to a statewide training network aimed at meeting the demand for more highly skilled workers in Maine’s manufacturing and defense industries. The Maine Advanced Technology & Engineering Center (MATEC) on SMCC’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick has… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Foundation proudly hosted the 2025 A Light on the Point on Friday, November 7, in the Oceanview Dining Hall on SMCC’s South Portland Campus. This signature annual event brought together alumni, faculty, staff, business leaders, and community partners for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, service, and the shared commitment to student… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Culinary Arts instructors Chef Tony Poulin and Chef Bo Byrne, alongside Culinary Arts students Emma Hajdasz and Joanna Rivera, recently took center stage in a friendly but fierce culinary competition featuring 11 chefs from restaurants across southern Maine. The team competed for bragging rights and the title of 2025 Lobster… More »