Bo Byrne has prepared everything from five-course white-tablecloth cuisine to gourmet hot dogs in his culinary career. As an SMCC instructor, he is now passing his know-how and expertise onto the next generation of Maine chefs. Bo knew at a young age that he wanted to be a chef — he even took a cooking… More »
SMCC’s health science simulation center has become more diverse with computerized manikins and other learning tools that reflect the diversity of real patients that students will care for upon entering the workforce. The center, often called the “sim lab,” is used for hands-on training by students in SMCC’s health science programs. In the past couple… More »
SMCC will welcome alumni, families, students and others for alumni mixers, a Casco Bay cruise, a lobster bake and a full slate of other activities during the College’s inaugural Family & Friends Weekend. The event provides an opportunity for parents to join students and experience SMCC’s campuses first-hand, and for alumni to visit, meet with… More »
The newly created Lisa Gorman Language Learning Center has opened its doors to English Language Learners at Southern Maine Community College. The Center will offer specialized individual and small group tutoring sessions and access to support to improve writing and math skills that are crucial for their overall academic success. The Lisa Gorman Language Learning… More »
When Ben Clifford decided to change his career direction out of the retail technology sector, he turned to SMCC. Now he’s enjoying a new pathway in science that he could only have imagined a few years ago. Ben was making a decent living working for T-Mobile and Best Buy, but as he approached 30 he… More »
Welcome to the Fall Semester at SMCC! We’re excited to have students on campus and in residence halls, for athletics to be in full swing, and for our community to feel connected through various student life opportunities. Rest assured that we have safety protocols in place protect everyone’s health and well-being this semester. If you… More »
Andy Serfes is not only the first generation of his family to attend college, he was the first to even complete high school. Now on track to earn his associate degree in the spring, he plans to continue his education after SMCC with the aim of eventually becoming a lawyer. Andy grew up poor, raised… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College will require all people taking any type of class or training on SMCC property or at off-site education centers to submit proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The Maine Community College System Board of Trustees voted Thursday to require student vaccines at all seven community colleges… More »
Eight SMCC students and alumni recently presented the findings of their scientific research at two prestigious science institutions in Maine. Six students presented posters of their research projects online during an Aug. 5 symposium at MDI Biological Laboratory, located in Bar Harbor. The students conducted their research while working in paid fellowships this summer at… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth has donated $60,000 to the Southern Maine Community College Foundation to fund annual scholarships for SMCC students. The Rotary Club issued a check to the SMCC Foundation on July 30 to establish the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Vocational Scholarship fund. The goal is to… More »