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91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ community continues stepping up during pandemic

The 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Science Department has loaned one of its laboratory freezers to the Maine Center for Disease Control for COVID-19 vaccines that need to be stored at ultra-cold temperatures. It’s the latest example of faculty, staff, students and the College stepping up and helping where they can during the coronavirus pandemic. The Maine CDC is… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation seeks nominations for Light on the Point awards

The 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation is accepting nominations for its virtual Light on the Point awards ceremony to pay tribute to an 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ employee, an alumnus and a business that have gone above and beyond during this challenging year. People can cast their votes through Dec. 10 using the online awards nomination form. The winners will be… More »

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Miriam Deauseault

When Miriam Deauseault was young, she envisioned that one day she would go to Smith College. She’s now living her dream at the prestigious liberal arts school, on track to graduate this spring with a degree in psychology. Miriam came to 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ in 2017 following graduation from Baxter Academy for Technology & Science in Portland…. More »

Virtual transfer information sessions available for 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ students

On-campus visits from colleges and universities have been canceled this fall due to COVID-19, but students can still meet virtually with admissions representatives to learn about academic programs, getÌýanswers to questions and gather other information. Schools from Maine and beyond are hosting virtual meetings that include: University of Southern Maine. USM has one-to-one meetings for… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ updates out-of-state travel protocols for students, employees

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ is requiring students and employees who travel outside of Maine to self-quarantine and be tested for COVID-19 before returning to campus. With COVID cases rising across the state and 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe College community, 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ has upgraded its safety protocols regarding out-of-state travel. Students and employees… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation launches virtual luncheon presentations

The 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Foundation is launching a series of monthly virtual luncheon presentations featuring interesting work done by 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ faculty, staff and students. The Light on the Point Luncheons series will kick off on December 2, from 12:15-1 p.m., with a talk by Jeff Badger, co-chair of the 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Fine Arts Department and coordinator of 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæâ€™s… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to offer online and limited in-person classes for Spring Semester with strengthened safety protocols

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ will offer most of its courses online during the Spring Semester, with a limited number of in-person classes for academic programs that require hands-on learning. The Spring Semester will be similar to the Fall Semester, with on-campus classes offered to limited numbers of students in designated trade programs where hands-on learning… More »

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ to offer virtual open houses, high school visits, informational sessions

Southern Maine Community is holding a series of virtual Open Houses, high school visits and informational sessions for prospective and accepted students to learn about 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ and its academic programs. The 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ Admissions Office will offer Virtual Open Houses grouped by academic division starting on December 1 and ending on December 8. The date and… More »

SeaWolves Unveil 2020 Hall of Fame Class

91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ (91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ) Athletics enshrined three individuals and one team as its Hall of Fame class of 2020 by video announcement on Friday, Nov. 6. After careful consideration of all nominees, the Hall of Fame Selection Committee named Nick Anagnostis, Ali Waterman, Jose Nouthanthavong and the 2007-08 Men’s Basketball Team to join an… More »

Student Spotlight: Meet Christina LeBel

A high school dropout at age 15, Christina LeBel is making up for lost time at 91¿ì»îÁÖ×îаæ. She’s earning a degree in Human Services, manages the student-run Captain’s Cupboard food pantry, and hopes to start a nonprofit organization down the road while also pursuing her dream of stand-up comedy. Christina grew up poor in Old… More »