Southern Maine Community College

Top Stories: July 22 Campus Connections

SMCC professor goes Dutch Associate Professor Rachel Guthrie spent more than two weeks in The Netherlands to learn about the differences and similarities between SMCC and a comparable school in that country. Guthrie visited ROC Technovium, a technical-vocational college in the city of Nijmegen, from May 18-June 1 as part of a faculty-exchange program. For […] Read More

In the Spotlight: July 22 Campus Connections

Alumni Spotlight Pamela Almodovar, la dolce vita It’s a long way from Maine to Italy. But that’s where SMCC alumna Pamela Almodovar is now earning her bachelor’s degree after earning two degrees at SMCC. Pamela came to SMCC out of Bangor High School to study Culinary Arts. After earning her Culinary degree, she stuck around […] Read More

SMCC’s Summer Academy Kicks Off for Fifth Year

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Dozens of recent high school graduates are participating in Southern Maine Community College’s fifth annual Summer Academy student success program allowing them to get a jump start on their college careers. Fifty-five students are enrolled in Summer Academy, a three-week intensive prep program that introduces students to college life, prepares them […] Read More

SMCC’s On-the-Spot Acceptance Days offer simple solution for college admission

Southern Maine Community College is holding three On-the-Spot Acceptance Days allowing prospective students to complete the entire admissions process for the Fall Semester for free in a single visit. These On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will be held from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at SMCC’s South Portland Campus and Midcoast Campus in Brunswick on: Thursday, July 18 Tuesday, […] Read More

More than 1,200 students named to Spring Semester Dean’s List

Southern Maine Community College is proud to announce that more than 1,200 students have been named the 2019 Spring Semester Dean’s List. Students completing at least nine credit hours with a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 are named to the Dean’s List, provided no grade was lower than a C and the […] Read More

Top Stories: June 17 Campus Connections

Student-athletes attain academic success Four SMCC athletic teams made it to national championship tournaments this year. But student-athletes did more than shine on the playing field and court ― they also excelled in the classroom. For the Spring Semester, SMCC student-athletes had an overall GPA of 2.71 (compared to an average 2.55 GPA among all […] Read More

In the Spotlight: June 17 Campus Connections

Faculty Spotlight Linda Aldrich, Poet Laureate Former SMCC English instructor Linda Aldrich didn’t begin writing poetry until age 40. Now she serves as an ambassador of poetry for the Greater Portland region. Aldrich, who taught at SMCC for several years, was named Portland’s Poet Laureate in June of 2018. In her role, she helps promote […] Read More

A Light on the Point raises more than $70,000 for student scholarships, programs

The Southern Maine Community College Foundation raised more than $70,000 at its A Light on the Point fundraiser to benefit students and SMCC’s public safety programs. The event, held last month on SMCC’s South Portland Campus, celebrated SMCC’s Public Safety programs and the thousands of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and others […] Read More

SMCC, MaineHealth team up on new phlebotomy school to meet industry needs

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), in partnership with MaineHealth, is launching a new class to train people to become skilled phlebotomists and provide MaineHealth with the workers it needs for future growth while improving career opportunities for Maine residents. The NorDx Phlebotomy School begins June 17 and runs through July 19. Up to 15 people […] Read More

SMCC names Dr. Paul Charpentier as Vice President, Academic Dean

Southern Maine Community College has named Dr. Paul Charpentier as its Vice President and Academic Dean following a nationwide search. Dr. Charpentier has worked at SMCC for 24 years as a faculty member and administrator, and has served as interim Academic Dean for nearly two years. As Academic Dean, he is the College’s chief academic […] Read More