MCCS in the News

Through My Lens: Higher education accessibility a boon for immigrants

March 13, 2023

Portland Press Herald

Fortunately, Maine has joined several other states in making community college free for recent high school graduates. Read More

MCCS President Daigler hears feedback from NMCC trade students

February 10, 2023

WAGM

Students and faculty spoke about course structure, campus improvements, scheduling, and online courses. Read More

MCCS Board ends student COVID-19 vaccine requirement

February 8, 2023

Colleges to strengthen wellness education and encourage students to get vaccinated. Read More

Nationwide, college transfer students hit roadblocks. Maine found solutions.

January 24, 2023

Bangor Daily News

Students can transfer to a Maine university with half of their course work completed to earn a bachelor’s degree at a fraction of the cost. Read More

More than $8M Invested in Maine’s Community Colleges in Federal Funding Bill

January 13, 2023

The funding was included in the federal omnibus funding bill, led by a $2.2 million investment for a new wind turbine safety training program at NMCC. Read More

Gov. Mills proposes $900 million budget increase, without raising taxes

January 11, 2023

Portland Press Herald

Gov. Mills proposed budget includes funding to continue offering free community college for high school graduates over the next two years. Read More

Collaborative Firefighter Training Services

November 3, 2022

Maine Town and City

With assistance from the Maine Fire Service Institute within the SMCC, municipalities can access much needed advanced training programs. Read More

How one college is tackling the rural nursing shortage

October 31, 2022

Hechinger Report

The nursing program at the EMCC, partners with rural hospitals to provide nursing education close to home. Read More

CMCC offers real-world training, degrees for high-demand jobs in Maine

October 31, 2022

Lewiston Sun Journal

It’s no secret that Maine needs skilled tradespeople desperately, and the pay is better than it’s ever been. Read More

Governor Mills: Building the workforce that Maine needs in the decades ahead

October 24, 2022

Office of Governor Janet T. Mills

I joined graduates from EMCC to celebrate an important milestone in their lives and careers…It takes courage to be willing to learn a new skill. Read More