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Temporary parking lot closures for snow removal 9 p.m. Friday

To allow for snow removal, a So. Portland Campus parking ban will be in effect for Lots C, D, E, and N (the dorm parking lots) at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. We recommend relocating vehicles to Lot A, the large parking lot off Broadway. Once snow removal is complete, you may return your vehicle to its… More »

SMCC and USM selected for Aspen-AASCU Transfer Student Success Intensive 

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 »

Boost your professional presence with SMCC career development events

SMCC is excited to announce two upcoming events designed to help you elevate your professional brand, both online and in person. Sponsored by SMCC Career Development & Partnerships and the SMCC Business Club, these events are a must-attend for students preparing to step into the professional world. Creating a LinkedIn Profile: Expert Panel Discussion Tuesday,… More »

SMCC Summer Internship & Job Fair connects nearly 200 students with top employers 

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 »

2025 Black History Month celebrated at SMCC

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 »

Tea & Tides returns with a special Valentine’s-themed high tea

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 »

Nearly 1,600 students named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List

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 »

Students from SMCC explore research opportunities at the MDI Biological Laboratory 

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 »

Casco Bay Bluefin Bonanza fully endows SMCC scholarship honoring Lindsay Withers

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 »

SeaWolves coach and player assist in life-saving effort at women’s soccer game  

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 »