Southern Maine Community College has been awarded the 2022-2023 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 evaluates colleges and universities using public data and responses from a proprietary survey. Institutions are graded… More »
Automotive Technology students met with representatives from area vehicle service centers at the annual Automotive Technology job fair that connects students with prospective employers. Nearly 20 companies set up tables on Tuesday in the Johnson Automotive Technology Center, the home of SMCC’s Automotive Technology program. There, they met and talked with a steady stream of… More »
Sodexo Dining Services has gotten greener by utilizing reusable food containers as part of SMCC’s commitment to sustainability. Students and employees who place to-go orders from Oceanview Dining Hall now receive their food in green clam-shell containers that are made out of BPA-free polypropylene — a material that’s soft, light and easy to clean. When… More »
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 »