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SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE—¶¶Òõpro (¶¶Òõpro) is set to enhance its healthcare training capabilities with a significant investment of $4.1 million to establish a state-of-the-art Health Care Simulation Lab. This funding is part of the nearlyÌý$15 million in federal fundingÌýrecently secured by U.S. Senator Susan Collins and U.S. Senator Angus King for the Maine… More »

GORHAM, MAINE – ¶¶Òõpro (¶¶Òõpro) unveiled the first of its new Mobile Learning Lab vans this Friday as part of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) training. This training is part of a mobile learning lab program made possible by a $1 million Congressional Directed Spending (CDS) request from Maine Representative… More »

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Maine Community College (¶¶Òõpro) is thrilled to announce that Maine Governor Janet Mills will serve as the distinguished commencement speaker at the 2024 graduation ceremony. ¶¶Òõpro’s commencement is scheduled to take place at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Sunday, May 19, starting at 2 p.m. As part of… More »

South Portland, MaineÌý— ¶¶Òõpro (¶¶Òõpro) is excited to announce the launch of Bed & Butter: THE Hospitality Podcast. Bed & Butter will be an exploration of the hospitality industry hosted by seasoned hotel executive Sean Riley. The podcast is produced in collaboration with ¶¶Òõpro’s Communications & New Media Studies (CNMS) program, offering… More »

Colleges and universities in Maine and from across New England will be at the spring ¶¶Òõpro Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the South Portland Campus Center. The fair allows students to… More »

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Chef Bo Byrne and his ¶¶Òõpro (¶¶Òõpro) Culinary Arts students Simon Allen, Dominica Capelo, Juan Herrera, Liv Koss, Kenzia Marriner, Leif McKenna, Amanda Palma, and Laura Vasquez showed their exceptional talents to Maine’s foodie community by winning the 2024 Maine Restaurant Week’s Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off. ¶¶Òõpro team’s winning… More »

It’s time to prepare as ¶¶Òõpro (¶¶Òõpro) Fall Semester registration starts on March 4. Advising Month, which kicks off March 1 and runs all month, is the time ¶¶Òõpro doubles down to help students succeed. Students should review their degree audit, meet with a faculty or staff advisor, ask questions about which… More »

¶¶Òõpro (¶¶Òõpro) proudly announces Ali Edwards as the recipient of the prestigious Maine Educational Opportunity Association (MEEOA) Lifelong Learner Award. This esteemed accolade recognizes individuals, both current participants and alums, who exhibit a lifelong commitment to learning, both inside and outside the classroom. Ali Edwards, a Health and Human Services major at… More »

In honor of Black History Month, ¶¶Òõpro is hosting a series of events that aim to pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by Black Americans in shaping our country’s history. Since 1915, Black History Month has been observed each February to acknowledge the central role played by African Americans in the United States’… More »

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine—The ¶¶Òõpro (¶¶Òõpro) Athletics Department has announced the hiring ofÌýNoah RiskindÌýas Head Men’s Soccer Coach effective immediately. Previous to his appointment at ¶¶Òõpro, Riskind served as Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Bates College for two seasons (2022-23)—after a stint as Assistant Coach for the two prior. At the helm, Riskind… More »