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 »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) hosted a celebration this week recognizing a $3,500 donation from We Work for Health in support of the College’s Accelerated Nursing Program. The event brought together College leadership, faculty, students, and state legislators to highlight the impact of the program on Maine’s healthcare workforce. Speakers included SMCC President Kristen Miller,… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) has been recognized by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as part of the accrediting agency’s inaugural cohort of high-quality noncredit program providers. The announcement, made following NECHE’s September 2025 Commission meeting, marks a major milestone for SMCC and Maine’s community college system in ensuring excellence and accountability… More »