Twelve of 13 high school students who took classes and experienced college life at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) last spring through a new early college program have enrolled in college this fall. Thirteen seniors from Portland’s Deering High School, Falmouth High School and Greely High School in Cumberland participated in the inaugural Spring Ahead… More »
Transfer Fair to feature over 20 colleges and universities Nearly two dozen colleges and universities in Maine and beyond will be represented at the annual Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m-1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, in the South Portland Campus Center. The… More »
Student Spotlight Ralph Houanche, changing paths Ralph Houanche was on a path to become a pharmacist when he realized he wanted a career where he would provide more direct care to patients. That’s when he decided to enroll in SMCC’s nursing program. Now he’s on track to earn his nursing degree and become a registered… More »
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-noon Where: SMCC South Portland Campus, 2 Fort Road, South Portland Prospective students and families can learn about Southern Maine Community College’s academic programs, meet faculty and staff, tour the College’s South Portland campus and apply for free at SMCC’s Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Open House,… More »
Preliminary enrollment figures at Maine’s community colleges show a 6.3 percent increase in enrolled students this fall compared to the same time last year. The increase is in sharp contrast to a nationwide trend of declining enrollments at two-year public colleges over the last several years. The strong showing is due in part to a… More »
Commemorating Constitution Day SMCC celebrated Constitution Day with a film screening, class discussions, and pocket-sized copies of the Constitution, while two SMCC students originally from Somalia became U.S. citizens. Constitution Day is held September 17 each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The document established the framework of… More »
Student Spotlight Maggie Chipman, finding her calling Maggie Chipman came to SMCC to explore her interests and find her passion. She’s done just that and now hopes to build a career as a political organizer. Maggie came to SMCC in 2018 straight out of high school and is enrolled in the Liberal Studies program. She… More »
The Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI) has been awarded a federal grant to purchase new fire training equipment that will allow it to enhance its training capabilities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency notified MFSI this month that it has been approved for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of $92,980 for equipment used in hazardous… More »
Four-year colleges schedule visits to SMCC Interested in transferring after graduation? Admissions reps from colleges and universities in Maine and elsewhere in New England will be a common sight at SMCC in the coming months. Throughout the Fall Semester, representatives from four-year institutions will visit to answer questions and provide information about their schools. Each… More »
Student Spotlight Sierra Firley, a love for learning Sierra Firley nearly flunked out of high school. But at SMCC, she has attained a near-perfect academic record with a goal of becoming an English as a Second Language teacher overseas. Growing up in a poor and troubled household, Sierra says she nearly dropped out of Ellsworth… More »