MCCS in the News

KVCC program at Hinckley campus puts early education, families, science together

February 19, 2017

Morning Sentinel

Discovery Groups held in the KVCC Family Lab and Nature Exploration Center aim to put parents and children together in the classroom. Read More

MCCS Board of Trustees votes to name new academic building at YCCC in recognition of aerospace innovator, longtime community supporter

January 12, 2017

MCCS Board to name new building at YCCC for Pratt & Whitney for the company’s long-term support of the college. Read More

Movers & Shakers: Finkelstein leads YCCC’s journey into the future

December 28, 2016

Seacoastonline.com

YCCC President Barbara Finkelstein has been named a 2016 Mover & Shaker for helping meet the growing needs of individuals and businesses. Read More

Sustainable construction on the syllabus at Kennebec Valley Community College

November 11, 2016

Bangor Daily News

KVCC’s sustainable construction program is the only one of its kind in New England that emphasizes timber-framed carpentry and sustainable construction techniques. Read More

Maine’s Community Colleges win major grant to support student success

October 28, 2016

The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges has been awarded an $810,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to help more students achieve a college degree. Read More

Workers get second chance through NMCC and Federal Program

September 29, 2016

WAGM TV

“I want to be in charge of my own future.” Says student on why he is enrolled at NMCC. Read More

Bangor Savings Bank Gift Supports Access to Higher Education in Midcoast

August 3, 2016

A recent $200,000 gift to The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges will fund capital improvements for SMCC’s Midcoast campus in Brunswick. Read More

Hannaford Charitable Foundation invests in new academic building at York County Community College

July 5, 2016

$500,000 gift supports expanded educational access for York County SOUTH PORTLAND, ME – A $500,000 gift from the Hannaford Charitable Foundation to The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges will support a new academic building at York County Community College (YCCC) in Wells and increase access to higher education for residents… Read More

Community college trustees authorize five new academic programs

July 5, 2016

The MCCS Board of Trustees approves new programs and elects new new chair and vice chair for 2016-2017. Read More

Community colleges produce Maine’s workforce

June 7, 2016

WCSH/WLBZ

Bill Green profiles our graduates and their contributions to the Maine economy in this piece on WCSH/WLBZ. Read More