KVCC News

5/8/26
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Expands Access Across Maine

OTA Students promote Occupational Therapy at Maine State House during OT Week.

KVCC’s OTA program now features a flexible hybrid model that combines virtual classroom instruction with in-person lab experiences at three community college campuses —KVCC, EMCC, and YCCC. As demand for OT practitioners continues to rise, KVCC’s program is the only associate degree program of its kind in Maine, preparing students to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy in just two years.

See OTA Program Expansion Press Release

5/7/26
Spring Commencement Set for May 9, 2026

Kennebec Valley Community College will celebrate the Class of 2026 during its 56th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. A total of 445 graduates will be awarded associate degrees and academic certificates, with more than 265 students expected to participate in the ceremony.

See Spring Commencement 2026 Press Release

5/1/26
Jasmine Sanders Selected as Student Speaker for Spring Commencement

Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) has announced that Jasmine Sanders of Augusta, the College’s 2026 Student of the Year, will serve as the student speaker for its Spring Commencement Ceremony. KVCC will celebrate the Class of 2026 during its 56th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center.

See Jasmine Sanders Student of the Year and Commencement Speaker Release

4/10/26
Maine Free College Scholarship Becomes Permanent

Governor Mills and President Daigler and students celebrate free college

Governor Mills signed a supplemental budget on April 10, making the free college scholarship at all Maine Community Colleges, permanent. The Maine Free College Scholarship covers 100% of tuition for recent high school graduates who are Maine residents and are pursuing a degree or certification program.

See story from Maine Community College System

3/16/26
Sport Management Associate Degree Launches in Fall 2026

Men's Basketball hold off NHTI during game.

Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) expands its academic offerings with the launch of a Sport Management Associate Degree, set to begin in Fall 2026. The program will prepare students for entry-level careers in the growing sport, fitness, recreation, and event management industries, or for transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in a related field. The program will combine existing business coursework with discipline-specific classes focused on the unique demands of the sport industry.

See KVCC to Launch Sport Management Associate Degree in Fall 2026 Press Release

12/08/25
Dean’s List Released for Fall 2025

Kennebec Valley Community College is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. The following students have earned a place on the Dean’s List by achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 9 credit hours or more for the semester. KVCC congratulates these individuals for their outstanding academic accomplishments.

See the Fall 2025 Dean’s List

12/08/25
Momentum Continues in the Second Edition of KVCC Happenings

We are excited to share the release of the second issue of KVCC Happenings! This edition highlights the energy and progress across our campus, from new student lodging and athletics to community celebrations, student achievements, and alumni recognition.

Thank you for being part of the KVCC story. Together, we continue to build a college that is more than a place of learning; it is a community of opportunity.

Read the Fall 2025 Edition Here

08/05/25

Introducing KVCC Happenings: A Fresh Look Inside Our College and Community

We’re excited to share something new and meaningful with you: the inaugural edition of KVCC Happenings, our official community newsletter!

This twice-yearly publication offers a window into the heart of Kennebec Valley Community College, celebrating our students, faculty, programs, and the incredible impact we’re making together. Whether you’re a graduate, donor, partner, or community supporter, this newsletter is for you.

Read the Summer 2025 Edition Here

10/22/2024

KVCC Offers Student Lodging Beginning Fall 2025

FAIRFIELD, Maine – Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is excited to announce that for the first time in its 55-year history, lodging will be available for 50 first-time, full-time students beginning with the Fall 2025 semester. Student lodging will be located at the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, a two-mile, five-minute drive from the main campus, located in Fairfield. Read More>>