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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) Culinary Arts students rolled up their sleeves this week to support an important community effort — thanks to a meaningful collaboration withÌýR.M. Davis, a local private wealth management firm with offices in Portland and Portsmouth. Each year, R.M. Davis closes its offices for a companywideÌýDay of Service, selecting a charitable… More »

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) unveiled the first of two advanced manufacturing training centers on Thursday, the latest addition to a statewide training network aimed at meeting the demand for more highly skilled workers in Maine’s manufacturing and defense industries. The Maine Advanced Technology & Engineering Center (MATEC) on SMCC’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick has… More »

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) Foundation proudly hosted the 2025 A Light on the PointÌýon Friday, November 7, in the Oceanview Dining Hall on SMCC’s South Portland Campus. This signature annualÌýevent brought together alumni, faculty, staff, business leaders, and community partners for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, service, and the shared commitment to student… More »

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) Culinary Arts instructors Chef Tony Poulin and Chef BoÌý Byrne, alongside Culinary Arts students Emma Hajdasz and Joanna Rivera, recently took center stage in a friendly but fierce culinary competition featuring 11 chefs from restaurants across southern Maine. The team competed for bragging rights and the title of 2025 Lobster… More »

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) hosted a celebration this week recognizing a $3,500 donation from We Work for Health in support of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Accelerated Nursing Program. The event brought together ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ leadership, faculty, students, and state legislators to highlight the impact of the program on Maine’s healthcare workforce. Speakers included SMCC President Kristen Miller,… More »

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) has been recognized by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) as part of the accrediting agency’s inaugural cohort of high-quality noncredit program providers. The announcement, made following NECHE’s September 2025 Commission meeting, marks a major milestone for SMCC and Maine’s community college system in ensuring excellence and accountability… More »

Six ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) students and two faculty members spent a week this summer at the University of Maine in Orono, taking part in a Biology Research Experience Short Course designed to give community college students real-world laboratory experience and exposure to advanced research techniques. The five-day course was led by Dr. Karissa… More »

November is Advising Month at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, which means it’s time to plan, prepare, and register for the Spring and Summer semesters. Whether you’re continuing your studies, completing your degree, or just getting started, SMCC’s advising team is here to help you make a plan that fits your goals, schedule, and pathway. Registration… More »

SOUTH PORTLAND, MaineÌý— Hundreds of prospective students and their families visited ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) on Saturday, Oct. 25, for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s annual Fall Open House, where visitors explored academic programs, toured the scenic oceanfront campus, and met the faculty and staff who help students launch rewarding careers. The event showcased SMCC’s more than… More »

Fall enrollment is up 3 percent at Maine’s community colleges, marking another historic high for the seven colleges. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) saw enrollment rise 5.8 percent this fall, with nearly 6,500 students enrolled. Growth at SMCC reflects flexible scheduling options designed to fit students’ busy lives, the ongoing success of Maine’s Free ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½… More »