200-plus veterans attending SMCC An estimated 200 or more military veterans are attending SMCC this fall to learn and strengthen skills that will provide them bright futures after the military. SMCC has taken several steps to make veterans welcome. Of those on campus, about 175 are receiving benefits through the GI Bill. The College held… More »
Student Spotlight Troy Hudson, future in publishing Troy Hudson wasn’t sure what to expect when he arrived at SMCC. What he found was an education that gives him diverse skills for a bright future. Troy grew up in South Carolina and attended the University of South Carolina for three years before dropping out because he… More »
Academic: Monday, Sept. 11 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open 5 p.m., Add/drop period ends for 50 percent refund Tuesday, Sept. 12 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open 11 a.m.-1 p.m., USM Admissions Office representative visit, Campus Center (one-on-one meetings available by appointment the rest of the day) Wednesday, Sept. 13 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning… More »
Welcome to the Fall Semester The Fall Semester has kicked off with the arrival of thousands of students who will find a renovated Oceanview Dining Hall, new academic offerings, new faculty and a new study-abroad opportunity that includes travel to the Dominican Republic. The South Portland and Midcoast campuses came alive on Aug. 28 with… More »
Alumni Spotlight, Matthew Beckmann, ciao from Rome Most students who transfer after graduating from SMCC go to schools in Maine and elsewhere in New England. Not Matthew Beckmann. He went to Italy. After finishing high school in 2009, Matthew attended a small liberal arts college for a semester before deciding he wasn’t ready for college…. More »
Academic: Monday, Aug. 28 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open 8 a.m., Add/drop period begins for 100 percent refund Tuesday, Aug. 29 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Wednesday, Aug. 30 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Thursday, Aug. 31 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Learning Commons open Friday, Sept. 1 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Learning Commons open… More »
Southern Maine Community College and Kaplan University have signed new agreements that ensure graduates from select SMCC academic programs enjoy a smooth transition to correlating programs at Kaplan that will prepare them for successful careers in high-demand industries. SMCC President Dr. Ron Cantor and Kaplan University, Maine President Dr. Christopher Quinn recently signed 10 transfer agreements… More »
Southern Maine Community College is helping the state’s construction industry with a new program that provides Mainers a flexible pathway to grow their skill sets and advance their construction careers. SMCC’s new Construction Institute, which launches this fall, was developed in collaboration with members of Maine’s construction industry to provide training that is essential to… More »
New this fall: Construction Institute (funding available) SMCC is offering a new program this fall that provides Mainers a flexible pathway to learn vital skills to start or advance their careers in the construction industry. SMCC’s Construction Institute launches this fall with five short-study courses that are offered in the late afternoon and early evening…. More »
Staff Profile David Balberchak, building supervisor SMCC has dozens of buildings. When the roofs don’t leak, the lights turn on and the water keeps flowing, you can thank David Balberchak and his staff. As the Building and Trades Supervisor in the Facilities Maintenance Department, Balberchak oversees anything to do with SMCC’s buildings and the staff… More »