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SMCC’s Communications & New Media Studies program Proudly Presents the Thirteenth Annual Maine Mayhem Student Film Festival

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is thrilled to present the thirteenth annual Maine Mayhem Film Festival. Created 13 years ago by Communications & New Media Studies Professor Corey Norman and student Jimmy Crocco, the festival is designed to spotlight the fantastic work done by CNMS students at SMCC. Students get the unique, real-world experience of… More »

Jessica Clark selected as SMCC’s 2023 Student of the Year

Jessica Clark of East Waterboro, Maine has been selected as SMCC’s Student of the Year for her hard work and dedication to excellence during her time at SMCC. Clark will be recognized at the Maine Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell Wednesday, April 26 in an event hosted by the Maine Community College System (MCCS) Board… More »

SMCC/USM Culture Fest highlights vibrance of student communities

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) and the University of Southern Maine (USM) recently collaborated to host Culture Fest 2023 on Thursday, Wednesday, April 19, an event showcasing various cultures worldwide that contribute to both communities. The festival included international fashion and talent shows, art activities, and international cuisine. Dr. Carmen Moreno-Díaz, Director of the Intercultural… More »

SMCC community honors life of instructor Kevin Fahrman, greater Portland’s Valentine’s Day Bandit

The SMCC community is saddened to hear about the passing of Communications & New Media Studies instructor, Kevin Fahrman. Kevin touched the lives of so many southern Mainers by secretly playing Valentine’s Day Bandit, putting up hearts across our area to remind us that love is a vital part of our lives. Here at SMCC,… More »

SMCC students named to All-Maine Academic Team

AUGUSTA, ME  (MCCS) – Twenty-one Maine community college students have been named to the All-Maine Academic Team in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service. The students receiving the award and a $500 scholarship from the MCCS Board of Trustees, are: Joseph Agostino, Saco, Southern Maine Community College in South Portland/Brunswick; Felicity Brewer,… More »

SMCC Campus Connections: April 20, 2023

Check out the latest edition of the Southern Maine Community College Campus Connections Newsletter. Read More…

SMCC Foundation creates student Emergency Housing Assistance fund

The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Foundation announces the creation of an SMCC Emergency Housing Assistance Fund for students with emergency housing needs. The fund opened with a $10,000 donation from the SMCC President’s Fund and a matching $10,000 gift from the SMCC Foundation. The Foundation has set a $40,000 match challenge funding goal. “We… More »

SMCC Communications and New Media program events bring real-world experience and connections to students

SMCC’s Communications & New Media Studies (CNMS) program will be on full display during the month of May. First, CNMS will hold a Portfolio Show & Reverse Job Fair highlighting “some wicked good graphic design, illustration, photography, animation, and journalism portfolios.” The event, which will be a little bit art show and a little bit… More »

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visits SMCC as part of “Investing in America” tour

South Portland, Maine – First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, alongside U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, visited Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Wednesday, April 5, as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Investing in America” tour to highlight how the current administration’s economic policies are benefiting hard working Americans across the country. Other notable figures in attendance… More »

Governor Mills Welcomes First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to Maine

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” Tour to Spotlight Free Community College Initiative Proposed by Governor Mills Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement welcoming First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to Maine today: “While I am unable to join our visiting dignitaries in person, I am excited… More »