We want to take a moment to recognize and honor Transgender Day of Remembrance, which occurred over the weekend this Sunday, November 20. Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance that honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. This is unfortunately painfully relevant given the recent… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) has been provided with a donation in excess of $1 million from a longtime, anonymous donor to benefit students in hands-on trade programs looking to enter the workforce after graduating. SMCC President Joe Cassidy announced the anonymous donation at the 2022 A Light on the Point… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) held the Grand Opening for the Intercultural Center Monday, November 14. Carmen Moreno-DÃaz, the Director of the Intercultural Center and Intercultural Advisor Shona Workman, were on hand to cut the ribbon, officially opening the Center. Moreno-DÃaz was excited about the growth opportunities at the Center. “Our… More »
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (SMCC Athletics) – The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Seawolves Women’s Soccer team has advanced to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Women’s DII National Championship game. The Seawolves punched their ticket to the championship game by beating the NHTI Lynx in the Pool A Final Sunday 2-0. The Seawolves got… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) and the University of Southern Maine (USM) joined in honoring veterans at the 5th SMCC/USM Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. Attendees of the November 10 event in the Culinary Arts dining room were treated to a fantastic breakfast prepared by student volunteers from SMCC’s Culinary Arts program before hearing from SMCC President… More »
Southern Maine Community College invites you to the Grand Opening of our Intercultural Center. Carmen Moreno-DÃaz, Director of the Intercultural Center and Shona Workman, Intercultural Advisor, are excited to share the exciting new Center with the SMCC community. What is the Intercultural Center? Director Moreno-DÃaz describes the Center best, “We are slowly crafting a deliberate space of belonging among New Mainers, intercultural students, and students who have English as their… More »
South Portland, Maine – The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Student Senate is hosting candidates ahead of Tuesday’s Election Day 2022 to encourage students to get out and vote. Governor Janet Mills will visit SMCC Monday at 12:30 p.m. on the back porch of Howe Hall. Independent candidate Sam Hunkler will also visit Monday at… More »
It’s that time of year again to start focusing on the future. Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) advisors are ready to help you reach your educational goals while saving you precious time and money during Advising Month 2022. SMCC faculty and staff encourage students to meet with an advisor during Advising Month, which kicks off… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Mother nature played along this past Saturday, helping highlight the beautiful Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) campus during the Fall 2022 Open House event. Nearly 1,000 people including hundreds of prospective students came to campus to meet SMCC faculty and staff and explore the exciting opportunities at the College. During the… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Fall enrollment at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is up 10.5% in headcount and 16.4% in credit hours, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Maine Community College System (MCCS), boosted by a new Free College scholarship. “Maine’s Free College initiative, our flexible and accessible programs, and our dedicated and talented… More »