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SMCC Campus Connections: March 20, 2023
SMCC to hold 76th commencement on May 21 at Cross Insurance Arena
SMCC’s Commencement Ceremony for 2023 will be held on Sunday, May 21 at the Cross Insurance Arena at 45 Spring Street in Portland, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. “Commencement is an incredibly important milestone for students and their supporters, and we couldn’t be more honored to share in their celebration, SMCC President Joe Cassidy… More »
Hirruy Hagos Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar
JACKSON, Mississippi (Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society) – Hirruy Hagos, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) student, has been named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000… More »
SMCC receives 2023-24 Military Friendly® School designation
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is pleased and proud to announce that we have been awarded the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation, given to institutions for their commitment and dedication to students who have served in the military. SMCC received a Silver Award designation from Military Friendly®, which grades colleges and universities on student retention,… More »
SMCC and Saint Joseph’s come together to create Community², a unique and seamless transfer opportunity for students
SOUTH PORTLAND and STANDISH, Maine – The Presidents of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) and Saint Joseph’s College of Maine announced a new partnership to benefit students at both institutions and strengthen the collective community. Today, SMCC and Saint Joseph’s finalized the creation of the Community² program allowing students in selected programs to start their… More »
Registration begins March 6 for Fall Semester, time to prepare
With Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Fall Semester registration beginning March 6, now is the time to prepare. Advising Month, which kicks off March 1 and runs all month, is the time SMCC doubles down to help students succeed. Students should review their degree audit, meet with a faculty or staff advisor, ask questions about… More »
SMCC Campus Connections: February 17, 2023
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Over twenty schools to attend SMCC Transfer Fair on March 1
Over twenty colleges and universities in Maine and across New England will be on hand at the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) spring Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at the Noisy Lounge in the Campus Center. The… More »
MCCS announces changes to student vaccination protocols
AUGUSTA, Maine (MCCS) – Maine’s community colleges have ended a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for on-campus students, effective immediately. The student vaccine protocol had required all on-campus students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Maine Community College System (MCCS) President David Daigler cited better access and range of preventative and treatment options for COVID-19, strong vaccination rates… More »
SMCC students take part in an intensive clam cancer research project
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine (SMCC) – Ten Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) students and two faculty members spent one week of their January winter break at Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory (MDIBL) in Salisbury Cove, participating in an intensive course. The SMCC Biology Research Experience Short Course focused on a form of contagious cancer that… More »