SMCC Foundation

10/15/2026

10/08/2026

10/02/2026

Southern Maine Community College will recognize five outstanding individuals and organizations during the 2026 A Light on the Point celebration on Friday, Nov. 6.

This year’s honorees are Michaela McVetty, Outstanding Alumnus Award; Jessica Conley, Outstanding Faculty Award; Jim Whitten, Outstanding Staff Award; Bring Back the Trades, Outstanding Business Award; and Dr. John Fitzsimmons, President’s Award.

A Light on the Point celebrates the people and organizations making an impact at SMCC while raising funds to support scholarships, emergency assistance and other resources that help our students succeed.

Learn more about this year’s honorees: https://www.smccme.edu/smcc-to-honor-2026-a-light-on-the-point-award-recipients/

09/24/2026

SMCC’s Fall Open House has a new date.

With the safety of our guests and College community as our top priority, and with severe weather forecast for this weekend, we've rescheduled the event originally planned for Saturday, Sept. 26.

📅 Saturday, Oct. 17
⏰ 9 a.m.-noon
📍 SMCC South Portland Campus

We're contacting those who registered for the Sept. 26 event directly with information about next steps. Registration also remains open for the new date.

Open House is your opportunity to explore SMCC’s more than 40 degree and certificate programs, meet faculty and staff, tour our waterfront campus, and learn about admissions, financial aid and student support services.

Please help us share the new date.

08/21/2026

📘 The SMCC Foundation 2025-2026 Annual Report is here!

We're proud to share the SMCC Foundation's Annual Report, highlighting the generosity, partnerships, and community support that helped create meaningful opportunities for Southern Maine Community College students throughout the year.

From scholarships and academic programs to student support initiatives, every contribution made a difference in helping students achieve their educational goals.

Thank you to our donors, alumni, volunteers, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends who continue to invest in student success. Together, we are transforming lives and strengthening our community.

📖 Read the full report here: https://issuu.com/smccme/docs/2025-2026_southern_maine_community_college_foundat?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw

The Southern Maine Community College Foundation Report 2025–2026 highlights the impact of philanthropy, scholarships and community partnerships at SMCC. Explore student and alumni success stories, don

08/18/2026

🌟Board Member Spotlight: Michael Moore

We are pleased to recognize Michael Moore, a valued member of the SMCC Foundation Board’s Executive Committee and Scholarship Committee.

Michael works in the Public Safety Division at Tyler Technologies, where he develops software solutions that support law enforcement professionals. Beyond his professional work, he volunteers with Preble Street Resource Center, helping to support individuals experiencing homelessness and hunger in Maine.

A resident of South Portland, Michael holds a degree in English and American Literature from Brown University. He brings a thoughtful, user-centered perspective to the Foundation's work and has been instrumental in supporting the implementation of our new scholarship application. Drawing on his background in user experience, Michael has helped ensure the process is intuitive and accessible for students, making it easier for them to connect with life-changing scholarship opportunities. The successful rollout of this software led to a fourfold increase in scholarship applications, and Michael was right there to read and assess hundreds of essays.

We are grateful for Michael's leadership, expertise, and commitment to student success. His service helps strengthen the Foundation's mission and expand opportunities for Southern Maine Community College students.

Thank you, Michael, for all that you do for SMCC and our community!

05/17/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Graduates!
SMCC Athletics is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 and all they’ve accomplished during their time at SMCC.

Congratulations!🎉

05/17/2026

Can’t make it to Commencement? Watch the livestream starting at 2 p.m. today as we celebrate SMCC’s Class of 2026!

Visit www.smccME.edu/commencement or watch directly on our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/smccme.

Congratulations to all of our graduates!

04/20/2026

Maine has made free community college permanent—and that means more opportunity for students across the state.

Beginning with the Class of 2026, eligible Maine students can attend community college tuition-free, continuing a program that has already helped thousands pursue degrees and careers without the burden of tuition.

At SMCC, we see that impact every day.

“Free college made it possible for me to be here at SMCC and gives me a real path forward.” — Yana Montell, SMCC student

Learn more: smccme.edu/freecollege