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#hello91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ! Welcome to the Fall Semester

Welcome to the Fall Semester at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ! We’re excited to have students on campus and in residence halls, for athletics to be in full swing, and for our community to feel connected through various student life opportunities. Rest assured that we have safety protocols in place protect everyone’s health and well-being this semester. If you… 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 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ with the aim of eventually becoming a lawyer. Andy grew up poor, raised… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students taking in-person classes

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ will require all people taking any type of class or training on 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ property or at off-site education centers to submit proof they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. The Maine Community College System Board of Trustees voted Thursday to require student vaccines at all seven community colleges… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ students present research at science symposiums

Eight 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ 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 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ for student scholarships

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth has donated $60,000 to the 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation to fund annual scholarships for 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ students. The Rotary Club issued a check to the 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation on July 30 to establish the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Vocational Scholarship fund. The goal is to… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ 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. 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ will allow full capacity in hundreds of in-person classes that previously had capacity limits to allow for physical distancing. The College is also looking to convert… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to host Family & Friends Weekend in October

Southern Maine Community will hold a Family & Friends Weekend in October to bring together students, their families, friends and 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ alumni. The pilot event is aimed at providing parents an opportunity to see 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ and experience student life first-hand, while also allowing alumni to visit, meet with old friends and see how the college… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ displays pride signs, flags to support LGBTQIA+ community

Rainbow signs and flags are showing up at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ campuses in support of 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s LGBTQIA+ community. The Rainbow League student organization has installed pride signs — wooden pallets that are painted with the colors of the Progress Pride flag and the Transgender Pride flag — in front of the Campus Center on… More »

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

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ is proud to announce that nearly 1,200 students have been named to the 2021 SpringÌýSemester 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 student… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to celebrate Pride Month throughout June

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ is paying tribute to and celebrating members of 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s LGBTQIA+ community throughout June. In honor of Pride Month, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the department of Student Life, and the Rainbow Club student organization have organized a number of programs and initiatives throughout the month. The College will also hang Progress… More »