MCCS in the News

Central Maine Community College President Scott Knapp to Retire in August

July 7, 2020

Dr. Knapp, the longest serving college president in the state, said some of his proudest moments have come in recent months. Read More

Nine Maine Community College Students Awarded The Leon A. Gorman Endowed Scholarship

June 10, 2020

Each of the Leon A. Gorman Scholars will receive an award equal to a full year of tuition at a Maine community college. Read More

Maine’s Community Colleges Offer Free Summer Courses for Graduates of Maine’s High School Class of 2020

May 18, 2020

The members of Maine’s high school Class of 2020 got an early graduation gift today from Maine’s community colleges. Read More

Maine Community College Graduates to be Honored in Virtual Graduation Ceremonies

May 7, 2020

College officials found ways to keep the “pomp and circumstance” while incorporating new ways to celebrate the graduates. Read More

Maine Community College Students Named to All-Maine Academic Team

April 29, 2020

Seventeen students have been named to the All-Maine Academic Team in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service. Read More

MCCS’ Students of the Year honored

April 23, 2020

Seven students chosen as the 2020 Students of the Year at Maine’s community colleges were honored April 22 in a special online presentation. Read More

MCCS Board of Trustees to honor Students of the Year

April 22, 2020

The seven students, selected for their academic success and campus and community involvement, will be honored via Zoom on April 22.   Read More

BDN Editorial: A little flexibility for Maine’s community colleges can go a long way as coronavirus upends workforce

April 3, 2020

Bangor Daily News Editorial

The individual community colleges are currently working to develop free online training programs, and expects new projects to be available in mid-April. Read More

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order to Fast Track Free Online Job Training at Maine’s Community Colleges

March 30, 2020

Office of the Governor Janet T. Mills

Order allows for greater flexibility to train workers online for critical jobs needed to address the effects of COVID-19. Read More

Mills Administration, Public Higher Education Systems Coordinating Response to COVID-19

March 25, 2020

Office of the Governor Janet T. Mills

Maine’s community colleges stand ready to help the state in any way possible in responding to the COVID-19 crisis. Read More