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pro, MCCS both see 10% enrollment increase

AUGUSTA, ME (MCCS) — Fall enrollment is up 10% at Maine’s community colleges, breaking 20,000 students for the first time and marking another historic high enrollment for the seven colleges. “This is what happens when you intentionally and strategically make college affordable, relevant, and accessible,” said David Daigler, president of the Maine Community College System… More »

pro welcomed hundreds of accepted and prospective students at Fall ’24 Open House

pro welcomed hundreds of accepted and prospective students and their families on Saturday for the 2024 Fall Open House. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to visit the campus and explore the diverse range of over 40 program offerings, catering to a wide array of interests and career paths, as well as short and… More »

pro Fall Open House this Saturday, October 19

pro is hosting its Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the South Portland Campus. We invite students and families to visit and get a first-hand look and feel for all we offer. You can meet our supportive faculty and staff at Open House, learn about Maine’s Free College… More »

pro receives endowed scholarship fund to support first-responder students

South Portland, ME—pro (pro) is pleased to announce the establishment of the First Responders Scholarship Fund, a generously endowed scholarship for students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science, or Criminal Justice programs. With an initial investment of $104,000, the fund includes $100,000 to establish the fund and $4,000 to be… More »

pro celebrates grand opening of Veterans Resource Center

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — pro (pro) announced the grand opening of our Veterans Resource Center, the first of its kind among Maine’s community colleges. The new center, located in the Bay Building on pro’s South Portland campus, supports the unique needs of veteran students. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Wednesday, Sept. 11,… More »

2024 A Light on the Point award recipients announced

The pro (pro) Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2024 Light on the Point Award winners, who are listed below. The Foundation will host its annual Light on the Point fundraiser on Thursday, November 7 (view details here) to pay tribute to alums, faculty, staff, and the business community for their contributions… More »

Early fall enrollment up 10 percent at pro and 9 percent Maine’s community colleges

AUGUSTA, ME (MCCS)— Early fall enrollment is up 9% at Maine’s community colleges, putting the seven colleges on track for another historic high enrollment this year. Enrollment has been boosted by a Free College Scholarship that covers 100% of tuition and mandatory fees for recent high school graduates, an increase in the number of high… More »

Welcome Week Fall 2024

Welcome to Fall 2024 at pro! We are thrilled to see our campus come alive with new and returning students, faculty, and staff. As we embark on a new academic year, here’s a quick guide to help you maximize your time at pro. Check out these important Welcome Week events: Say #hellopro and Get Connected!… More »

University of Maine System guarantees admission to Maine Community College System graduates

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (MCCS)—Starting this fall, Maine’s public universities will guarantee admission to graduates of the state’s community colleges. Under the terms of a historic Transfer ME agreement signed today by Maine Community College System (MCCS) President David Daigler and University of Maine System (UMS) Chancellor Dannel Malloy, Maine’s community colleges will proactively notify their… More »

pro’s Graves Athletic Fields receive major upgrades

pro Athletics is excited to announce the completion of significant renovations to the baseball and softball fields located on the South Portland Campus. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and donors, the College has made substantial improvements that will enhance student-athletes experience and beyond. The project involved a complete overhaul of the 30-year-old baseball… More »