SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College commemorated the anniversary of the opening date of its South Portland Campus in a ceremony Wednesday that included video tributes, personal stories, and remarks about SMCC’s storied history. SMCC was founded in 1946 as the Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Augusta. When it outgrew its space in… More »
More than 20 colleges and universities in Maine and beyond will be represented at the fall Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Campus Center. “Students can do some one-stop shopping and learn about the offerings of… More »
Daniel Tillias is earning a Human Services degree not just for himself, but also — and most importantly — for the children of his homeland of Haiti. Haitian children, he says, need help with more than things like food, clothing and other basic essentials. Growing up in an impoverished nation, young Haitians also need support… More »
Bo Byrne has prepared everything from five-course white-tablecloth cuisine to gourmet hot dogs in his culinary career. As an SMCC instructor, he is now passing his know-how and expertise onto the next generation of Maine chefs. Bo knew at a young age that he wanted to be a chef — he even took a cooking… More »
SMCC’s health science simulation center has become more diverse with computerized manikins and other learning tools that reflect the diversity of real patients that students will care for upon entering the workforce. The center, often called the “sim lab,” is used for hands-on training by students in SMCC’s health science programs. In the past couple… More »
SMCC will welcome alumni, families, students and others for alumni mixers, a Casco Bay cruise, a lobster bake and a full slate of other activities during the College’s inaugural Family & Friends Weekend. The event provides an opportunity for parents to join students and experience SMCC’s campuses first-hand, and for alumni to visit, meet with… More »
The newly created Lisa Gorman Language Learning Center has opened its doors to English Language Learners at Southern Maine Community College. The Center will offer specialized individual and small group tutoring sessions and access to support to improve writing and math skills that are crucial for their overall academic success. The Lisa Gorman Language Learning… More »
When Ben Clifford decided to change his career direction out of the retail technology sector, he turned to SMCC. Now he’s enjoying a new pathway in science that he could only have imagined a few years ago. Ben was making a decent living working for T-Mobile and Best Buy, but as he approached 30 he… More »
Welcome to the Fall Semester at SMCC! We’re excited to have students on campus and in residence halls, for athletics to be in full swing, and for our community to feel connected through various student life opportunities. Rest assured that we have safety protocols in place protect everyone’s health and well-being this semester. If you… More »
Andy Serfes is not only the first generation of his family to attend college, he was the first to even complete high school. Now on track to earn his associate degree in the spring, he plans to continue his education after SMCC with the aim of eventually becoming a lawyer. Andy grew up poor, raised… More »