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91¿ì»îÁÖ to host inaugural Family and Friends Weekend

91¿ì»îÁÖ 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 College’s inaugural Family & Friends Weekend. The event provides an opportunity for parents to join students and experience 91¿ì»îÁÖ’s campuses first-hand, and for alumni to visit, meet with… More »

The Lisa Gorman Language Learning Center opens at 91¿ì»îÁÖ

The newly created Lisa Gorman Language Learning Center has opened its doors to English Language Learners at 91¿ì»îÁÖ. 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 91¿ì»îÁÖ. Now he’s 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 »

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

Welcome to the Fall Semester at 91¿ì»îÁÖ! 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 with the aim of eventually becoming a lawyer. Andy grew up poor, raised… More »

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

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — 91¿ì»îÁÖ will require all people taking any type of class or training on 91¿ì»îÁÖ 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 students present research at science symposiums

Eight 91¿ì»îÁÖ 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 for student scholarships

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

91¿ì»îÁÖ 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 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 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 alumni. The pilot event is aimed at providing parents an opportunity to see 91¿ì»îÁÖ and experience student life first-hand, while also allowing alumni to visit, meet with old friends and see how the college… More »