Graduate Profiles

Daniel Kidwell, of Orange MA, is heading into his second year at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst after being accepted into the prestigious Department of Astronomy and the Five College Astronomy Department. The Five College Astronomy Department (FCAD) is a collaborative program of the astronomers at Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, […]

At thirty-three, Nicole Flerra faced a crossroads. A single mother, two-time college dropout, domestic abuse survivor, and recovered addict, she was no stranger to adversity. “My decision to return to Mount Wachusett Community College after almost ten years was one of the best choices I have ever made,” Flerra says. “MWCC has been my second […]

Gardner resident Gwen Budzinski is a beacon of resilience, determination, and a testament to the transformative power of education and perseverance. Like many of our graduates, Gwen’s journey involved balancing the roles of a devoted mother, a loving wife, a supportive sister, and a diligent employee. Gwen began her pursuit of an associate degree in […]

At 61, Paula Morgan, of Holbrook, MA, earned her Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Degree, demonstrating for her family and friends the power of perseverance and a willingness to step outside of one’s comfort zone. She began her higher education journey 42 years prior, however, life had other plans. She married a […]

In an inspiring twist of fate, a mother and son duo found themselves graduating together, marking the culmination of their distinct but parallel academic journeys. Their story is one of perseverance, mutual support, and the deepening of an already close bond. The decision for Anne and Nathan Nash to pursue their degrees simultaneously was unplanned. […]