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Seawolves Women’s Soccer team to play for USCAA DII National Championship

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 »

SMCC and USM join in honoring veterans at appreciation breakfast

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 »

SMCC’s Intercultural Center Grand Opening Monday, November 14

Southern Maine Community College invites you to the Grand Opening of our Intercultural Center. Carmen Moreno-DĂ­az, 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-DĂ­az 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 »

Gubernatorial candidates to visit SMCC encouraging students to get out and vote

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 »

Advising Month helps students stay on a path to academic success

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 »

Nearly 1,000 people visited SMCC during Fall Open House 2022

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 »

Fall enrollment up 10.5% at Southern Maine Community College

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 »

South Portland’s Pleasantdale Hose Company Three Memorial Scholarship to support SMCC Students

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – An investment of $60,000 from South Portland’s Pleasantdale Hose Company Three to the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Foundation will benefit SMCC full- and part-time students in the College’s public safety programs. Pleasantdale Hose Company Three established the endowed scholarship in memory of all who served the company from 1893-2015. The… More »

SMCC to host Open House Saturday, October 22

Southern Maine Community College is hosting its Fall Open House on Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at the South Portland Campus. We invite students and families to visit and get a first-hand look and feel for all we offer. You can meet our supportive faculty and staff at Open House, learn about… More »

In Her Presence organization holds Student Day at SMCC

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – In Her Presence (IHP), a Maine-based organization that supports New Mainer women and their families, held their Student Day at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on Friday, September 23. SMCC will provide classroom space for over 90 students and additional IHP programs. In Her Presence works with New Mainers, including Asylum… More »