Artificial Intelligence continues to make waves on college campuses around the country with Southern Maine Community College being no exception. Constant conversations and research into the capabilities of AI point to its […]
Libby, A Last Name Mainers Know
If you grew up in Maine, chances are you know someone with the surname ‘Libby.’ Maybe you even know multiple people with this last name all claiming to be unrelated to each […]
There’s an App for That!
The eclectic posting on the SMCC App These days, every college and university has their own mobile app; SMCC is no different, with an app that shows all sorts of useful information […]
Free Community College, But Not For Everyone?
Graduates from the class of 2022-2025 are eligible for free community college in Maine, but other classes aren’t offered this benefit. How is this fair? If this benefit extended to more students, […]
Black Bear Advantage or Disadvantage Program?
Moving from a two-year associate’s degree to a four-year bachelor’s degree is a huge transition and can be very challenging for students. Many struggle with figuring out how to keep all their […]
Madawaska, Where French Remains
If you venture as far as Madawaska, Maine – the most Northeastern town in the United States – the first thing you’ll notice is the welcome sign that greets you in French. […]
Free Community College: Is It Here To Stay?
The fate of free community college in Maine is uncertain. Advocates for the program are currently fighting hard to make it permanent. When Maine announced the free community college program in 2022, […]
Gen Z’s Surprising Shift Towards Blue-Collar Work
Whether or not one should go to college is a question that has been crossing the minds of Generation Z a lot in recent years. Younger people, many of whom are now […]
CNMS: Remembering Kevin Fahrman
“If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart—I’ll stay there forever” -A.A Milne, Winnie The Pooh This quote could never be more true than […]
Closing out National Poetry Month with SMCC
April is National Poetry Month. The English department on the SMCC South Portland campus hosted their annual poetry reading and open mic at the chapel. Every Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30pm, staff, […]