SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is excited to announce our selection to participate in Cohort 4 of the Transfer Student Success Intensive, in partnership with the University of Southern Maine (USM). This prestigious initiative is led by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and the American Association of State Colleges and… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) welcomed nearly 200 students to the Summer Internship and Job Fair on January 30, where they connected with more than 20 employers offering paid internships, seasonal jobs, and professional development opportunities. Held in the Campus Center, the event featured employers from various industries, including health care, finance, engineering, environmental advocacy,… More »
In honor of Black History Month, SMCC is hosting a series of events that aim to pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by Black Americans in shaping our country’s history. Since 1915, Black History Month has been observed each February to acknowledge the central role played by African Americans in the United States’… More »
McKernan Inn & Events is bringing back its beloved Tea & Tides series with a special Valentine’s-themed high tea on February 15, 2025. This elegant afternoon offers a traditional British high tea experience featuring an array of handcrafted savory bites, freshly baked scones, and indulgent sweets, all paired with hand-selected teas to complement each course…. More »
SMCC proudly announces that nearly 1,600 students have been named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Students who complete at least nine credit hours with a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 are named to the Dean’s List, provided no grade is lower than a C and the student is not on probation…. More »
Twelve SMCC students and two faculty members spent their winter break diving into hands-on scientific research at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) in Salisbury Cove. The immersive short course, held from January 5-10, 2025, focused on using fruit flies as a model for understanding human disease. Led by MDIBL researcher Dr. Travis Carney,… More »
SMCC is proud to announce that the Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza (CBBB), alongside friends and family, has successfully fully endowed the Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza Lindsay Withers EMS/Paramedicine Scholarship by raising $30,000. Family and friends of Lindsay Withers visited SMCC on Wednesday, Jan. 22, to mark two years since her passing after a courageous battle… More »
It was a crisp autumn day at Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, where the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) SeaWolves soccer teams faced off against the Word of Life Huskies. The match brought students, families, and fans together. But the day took an unexpected turn during halftime of the men’s game when… More »
AUGUSTA, ME — (MCCS/UMS/MMA) Leaders of the University of Maine System (UMS), the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) are praising the commitment to public higher education in the biennial budget proposal released by Gov. Janet Mills today. Together, UMS, MCCS and MMA enroll 46,695 students and educate tens of thousands… More »
Welcome, students. We’re so excited to see new and returning faces at the College and to start the Spring semester. Everyone on campus, including faculty, staff, and peers, is dedicated to supporting you and providing guidance throughout the school year. We know you may have questions, especially at the beginning of the semester. We are… More »