Connecting alumni and students Dozens of SMCC business students and alumni came together for a get-together where alumni spoke about their life and work experiences, offered pointers to current students and gave thanks to all they got out of SMCC. Students and alumni packed the McKernan Center for the October 24 event, organized by the… More »
Student Profile Tetty Collins, big things ahead Tetty Collins didn’t enjoy high school; she had poor grades and lacked confidence. But SMCC has helped change that. Here, she has excelled in the classroom and taken on leadership roles with the long-term goal of becoming a lawyer. After graduating high school in 2015, Tetty joined AmeriCorps… More »
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) has awarded generous scholarships to two SMCC students for the current academic year. Caleb Johnson and Benjamin Grubb are two of 14 community college students in Maine to receive $1,250 scholarships from MEREDA. Johnson and Grubb will graduate next spring with degrees in Plumbing and Heating. MEREDA… More »
Student Profile Celina Simmons, exploring her interests When Celina Simmons arrived at SMCC, she thought journalism might be a good career choice. But through her work as managing editor at The Beacon student newspaper, she’s discovered that her true passion lies in graphic design. Celina completed high school in New Hampshire and learned of SMCC… More »
Captain’s Cupboard approaches 6th anniversary The Captain’s Cupboard opened in November 2013, giving students a place to turn for food assistance. Six years later, it’s still going strong. Through the years, the Captain’s Cupboard’s food selection has grown ― as has the number of people it serves. Last month, the food pantry distributed food that… More »
Twelve of 13 high school students who took classes and experienced college life at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) last spring through a new early college program have enrolled in college this fall. Thirteen seniors from Portland’s Deering High School, Falmouth High School and Greely High School in Cumberland participated in the inaugural Spring Ahead… More »
Transfer Fair to feature over 20 colleges and universities Nearly two dozen colleges and universities in Maine and beyond will be represented at the annual Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, in the South Portland Campus Center. The… More »
Student Spotlight Ralph Houanche, changing paths Ralph Houanche was on a path to become a pharmacist when he realized he wanted a career where he would provide more direct care to patients. That’s when he decided to enroll in SMCC’s nursing program. Now he’s on track to earn his nursing degree and become a registered… More »
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-noon Where: SMCC South Portland Campus, 2 Fort Road, South Portland Prospective students and families can learn about Southern Maine Community College’s academic programs, meet faculty and staff, tour the College’s South Portland campus and apply for free at SMCC’s Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Open House,… More »
Preliminary enrollment figures at Maine’s community colleges show a 6.3 percent increase in enrolled students this fall compared to the same time last year. The increase is in sharp contrast to a nationwide trend of declining enrollments at two-year public colleges over the last several years. The strong showing is due in part to a… More »