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Welcome to the SMCC Spring Semester 2023. Everyone on campus is dedicated to supporting you and providing guidance throughout the school year. We’re excited to see the returning faces and new students, including those taking advantage of the Free College program. We know you may have questions, especially at the beginning of the semester. We are here… More »

Nearly fifty Maine high school students visited Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Wednesday for an orientation to the Spring Ahead program, a Maine Community College System (MCCS) early college initiative. The Spring Ahead program is for high school students who want to get a jump start on preparing for the educational opportunities available to them… More »

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-Díaz, the Director of the Intercultural Center and Intercultural Advisor Shona Workman, were on hand to cut the ribbon, officially opening the Center. Moreno-Díaz 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-Díaz, 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-Díaz 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 »