SMCC Foundation

🎓 Congratulations, Graduates!

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

Congratulations!🎉

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!

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

✨Giving Week is a wonderful time to contribute to SMCC and support our students. 💙

Annual Giving Week at Southern Maine Community College is a time to reflect on the real and lasting impact of community support.

Gifts to the SMCC Foundation help students afford college, complete their programs, and gain the skills needed to contribute to Maine’s workforce and economy. Every contribution supports learning environments where students can thrive and move forward with confidence.
We invite you to be part of that impact. To learn more and give, visit www.smccME.edu/givingweek

𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝑶𝑷𝑬𝑵
Timothy D. Hagerman Alumni Event 🐺

Tickets are $10 and includes appetizers + an official Seawolves pint glass!

Activities:
🎯 Co****le tournament
🍽️ Food | Cash bar

Auction Items:
🏀 2 tickets to the Boston Celtics (April 7)
⛳ Golf for four w/ carts at Val Halla
🦞 A dozen Maine lobsters
🚢 Dinner for two at Diamond’s Edge + Casco Bay Lines tickets
🏝️ Inn at Peaks Island gift card + ferry tickets
more auction items to come!

All proceeds support the Timothy D. Hagerman Memorial Fund - benefiting scholarships and SMCC Athletics capital improvements.

👉 Registration & auction: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/hagermanevent/

A warm meal, handcrafted art and a great cause. 🥣✨

Join us on Friday, February 27 at the South Portland Culinary Arts Center for our first Empty Bowls Dinner! For just $25, you’ll enjoy a hearty meal of soup, chili, or chowder and get to take home a beautiful, handmade bowl as a reminder of the "empty bowls" in our community.

All proceeds go directly to the Captain’s Cupboard Food Pantry, helping the 1 in 5 SMCC students currently facing food insecurity. Let’s fill bowls and hearts together! ❤️

We offer a variety of priced plans, including special options for youth. Don't miss out—get your early bird tickets to save on admission! Please note that tickets purchased at the door will be priced higher. Learn more and get your early bird tickets: https://www.smccME.edu/emptybowls

Happy Holidays from the SMCC community! 🎄Your support helps open doors for our students and strengthens the mission of the college—thank you for being part of this important work.

🎁Give today: https://www.smccme.edu/business-community/foundation-smcc/

Foundation SMCC - Southern Maine Community College The SMCC Foundation supports the mission of the College by building community relationships and expanding access to educational resources.

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Ed Gilman

Board Co-Chair, SMCC Foundation | Associate VP at Northern Light Health

We’re proud to highlight Ed Gilman, a dedicated leader and advocate for education and community engagement.

Ed serves as Associate Vice President of Communications, Marketing, and Government Affairs at Northern Light Health, based at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine. A Maine native, Ed’s career path took him to Washington, D.C., where he earned his graduate degree and spent 16 years in government—serving three members of Congress, two congressional committees, and the Obama Administration.

Now back in Maine, Ed calls Cape Elizabeth home and continues to make an impact locally. He serves on the board of the South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber of Commerce and volunteers actively throughout the region. Ed’s passion for collaboration and education drives his work with the SMCC Foundation, helping us create opportunities for students and strengthen our community.

👉 Learn more about the SMCC Foundation and how you can support student success: https://lnkd.in/etvyu-3Y

✨This Giving Tuesday: Your Annual Fund gift fuels SMCC!

It provides emergency assistance, classroom resources, campus building upgrades, and student success initiatives across the College.

📘 One gift. Endless impact. Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/afsmcf