Southern Maine Community is hosting an in-person Open House on April 9 where students and their families can learn about academic programs, meet faculty and staff, and tour the college’s beautiful ocean-side South Portland Campus. The event provides prospective students and those who have already been accepted an opportunity to learn more about the college… More »
Steve Milton knew he wanted to be a game warden before he was even in high school. SMCC provided him with the edge to succeed once he joined the law enforcement ranks. After returning from the start of his Army Reserve service following high school, Milton came to SMCC because it was affordable and the… More »
Southern Maine Community College stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and the rest of the world in denouncing Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. We are troubled by the images and news coming from Ukraine about the illegal invasion and the resulting violence, death and destruction. We can only imagine the despair being felt… More »
With Fall Semester registration beginning March 1, 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 which classes to take, and… More »
Nicole Henry has known since a young age that she was interested in making a career in the hospitality industry. SMCC is giving her the knowledge and experience both in the classroom and in the field to reach her goals. After high school, Nicole attended a four-year college to study hospitality. But it wasn’t a… More »
Southern Maine Community College will hold its 75th commencement in person on May 22 to celebrate and recognize graduates of the Class of 2022 and their accomplishments. It will be the first in-person graduation ceremony since 2019, after the pandemic forced the college to hold virtual ceremonies the past two years. Graduates from the Classes… More »
Colleges and universities in Maine and from across New England will be on hand at the spring Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, in the Campus Center. The fair allows students to do some one-stop shopping by learning… More »
SMCC is paying tribute to Black History Month with a series of community forums, movies and other events to honor the contributions and sacrifices of Black Americans who have helped shape our country. Black History Month is held each February to recognize African Americans’ central role in the history of the United States. Its origins… More »
Shalor McKee discovered his love for metalworking at age 12 when he took a ring-making class. Years later, SMCC is now preparing him for a career making things out of metal materials. After that first class, he followed his passion by working as an intern at a metal arts studio and then going to a… More »
A dozen SMCC students spent a week at a renowned research institution in January studying flatworms, animals that are distinctive for their remarkable ability to regenerate lost body parts. The students and SMCC Science Professor Lareen Smith attended the weeklong course, Stem Cells and Regeneration in Planarians, held Jan. 9-14 at the MDI Biological Laboratory… More »