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SMCC names Jeff Schools as new communications director

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is pleased to announce it has hired Jeff Schools as its new Director of Communications. Schools is a seasoned digital media director with years of experience as a newsroom manager, leading the digital content team at the local NBC affiliate, NEWS CENTER Maine (NCM). During his… More »

In the News: Alum playing semipro basketball in Lewiston-Auburn

Another SMCC alum doing big things – Grace Fontaine returns to basketball. Check out Robbie Hodin’s profile of the former Seawolves guard, currently a team member of the Lewiston-Auburn Maples semipro women’s basketball team. LA Maples: Injury stalls but doesn’t deter Grace Fontaine’s return to hoops – Lewiston Sun Journal

Roger K Williams Foundation commits $170,000 to SMCC Foundation in support of student scholarships

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is pleased to announce that the Roger K Williams Foundation has committed to donating $170,000, creating a scholarship in the name of the Foundation’s founder and native Sanford, Mainer, Roger K. Williams. This scholarship will provide financial assistance over numerous years, allowing many students to access… More »

More than 1,000 students named to Spring Semester Dean’s List

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is proud to announce that more than 1,000 students have been named to the 2022 Spring Semester Dean’s List. Students completing 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 was lower than a C… More »

Lahaie Fund commits $15,000 to Peter L. Rines Memorial Scholarship for SMCC Maine Fire Service Institute Training

BRUNSWICK, Maine — The Lahaie Fund is announcing a commitment of $15,000 to the Peter L. Rines Memorial Scholarship for SMCC Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI) training. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to those looking to attend the MFSI Fire Instructor Program or Fire Officer Program/ Academy, held at SMCC’s Midcoast Campus…. More »

SMCC awards nearly 1,200 degrees and certificates to one the largest graduating classes its 76-year history 

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—Southern Maine Community College awarded nearly 1,200 degrees and certificates Sunday when hundreds of students were joined by family and friends at the College’s 75th commencement. In all, 1,102 students earned 1,170 degrees and certificates during the past academic year, with hundreds receiving their degrees during Sunday’s graduation ceremonies at Cross Insurance Arena in… More »

SMCC to offer free tuition for 2020-2023 high school graduates  after Legislature approves Free Community College initiative

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College will offer two years of free community college to high school graduates most affected by the pandemic under the state’s new Free Community College initiative. Maine lawmakers on Tuesday, April 19 adopted the state’s supplemental budget for the coming fiscal year, which included a proposal from Gov…. More »

Alumni Spotlight: Spencer Simoneau, Criminal Justice

SMCC provided Spencer Simoneau both the classroom learning and real-world training he needed to launch his career as a police officer. Simoneau arrived at SMCC in 2013 directly out of high school and enrolled in the Criminal Justice program. He was also in the Public Safety live-in program, where he worked and lived at a… More »

Suzanne Hanvey named SMCC Student of the Year for her leadership, academic excellence and passion

Suzanne Hanvey has been selected as SMCC’s Student of the Year for her leadership, academic excellence and passion in helping others and the environment. Hanvey, who is earning a degree in Liberal Studies-Science, is president of both the Community Service Club and the Hiking and Foraging Club. She serves on the Student Senate and the… More »

Alumni Spotlight: Anthony Balko, Criminal Justice

Anthony Balko learned the ins and outs of the Westbrook Police Department during an internship while earning his Criminal Justice degree at SMCC. Now he’s a full-time officer there, thanks to the connections he made during the internship and his discovery that he had a passion for municipal police work. Balko knew in high school… More »