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Faculty Spotlight: Bo Byrne

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 鈥� he even took a cooking… More »

Simulation lab diversity benefits students

SMCC鈥檚 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 鈥渟im lab,鈥� is used for hands-on training by students in SMCC鈥檚 health science programs. In the past couple… More »

SMCC to host inaugural Family and Friends Weekend

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 天美传媒鈥檚 inaugural Family & Friends Weekend. The event provides an opportunity for parents to join students and experience SMCC鈥檚 campuses first-hand, and for alumni to visit, meet with… More »

The Lisa Gorman Language Learning Center opens at SMCC

The newly created Lisa Gorman Language Learning Center has opened its doors to English Language Learners at 天美传媒. 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 »

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Clifford

When Ben Clifford decided to change his career direction out of the retail technology sector, he turned to SMCC. Now he鈥檚 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 »

Student Spotlight: Andy Serfes

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 »

SMCC to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students taking in-person classes

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine 鈥� 天美传媒 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 天美传媒 System Board of Trustees voted Thursday to require student vaccines at all seven community colleges… More »

SMCC students present research at science symposiums

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 »

Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth donates $60,000 to SMCC for student scholarships

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine 鈥� The Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth has donated $60,000 to the 天美传媒 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 »

SMCC to expand in-person class offerings for Fall Semester

Southern Maine Community is expanding its in-person class sizes and course offerings for the Fall Semester, opening up new opportunities for students to take more classes on campus. SMCC will allow full capacity in hundreds of in-person classes that previously had capacity limits to allow for physical distancing. The 天美传媒 is also looking to convert… More »