MCCS in the News

Early Fall Enrollment Up 9 Percent at Maine’s Community Colleges

August 27, 2024

Enrollment has been boosted by Free College, high school students taking early college courses, more nights and weekend classes, and increased capacity in popular programs. Read More

University of Maine System Guarantees Admission to Maine Community College System graduates

July 31, 2024

Maine’s public universities will guarantee admission to graduates of the state’s community colleges starting this fall. Read More

Northern Maine Community College President Tim Crowley to Retire in August

July 3, 2024

Crowley has worked at the Presque Isle college since 1985. Read More

Harold Alfond Foundation Investing $75 Million in Maine’s Community Colleges; Largest Grant in MCCS History

June 27, 2024

Five-year grant will fund 70,500 short-term workforce students. Read More

MCCS Board of Trustees to meet

June 21, 2024

The Board will meet Wednesday, June 26 at SMCC in South Portland. Read More

MCCS Board of Trustees Finance Committee to Meet

June 14, 2024

The finance committee will meet via Zoom on Monday, June 17, 2024. Read More

MCCS Board of Trustees Executive Committee to Meet

June 14, 2024

The executive committee will meet via Zoom on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Read More

Maine Community College Grads Guaranteed Transfer Paths to Six Maine Independent Colleges Under New Agreement

June 5, 2024

The Maine Transfer Guarantee takes the guesswork out of higher ed planning for many Maine students and families. Read More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro at the podium at commencement address at York County Community College.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Keynote Speaker at YCCC Graduation

May 18, 2024

SANFORD, ME – York County Community College (YCCC) graduates got a rousing send-off at graduation from Secretary of the Navy Carolos Del Toro. “Don’t let anybody tell you you can’t do something.” Del Toro told the Class of 2024 graduates. “I congratulate each and every one of you, but today is not the end of your journey. Indeed, it is the beginning.” Read More

2024 Commencement Ceremony Schedule for Maine’s Community Colleges

May 7, 2024

Thousands of students graduating from Maine’s seven community colleges will be honored at commencement ceremonies over the next two weeks. Read More