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Beyond Critique: Director of Assessments Amanda Henrichs’ Mission to Cultivate Joyful Learning

Amanda Henrichs has been the Director of Assessments at the Mount for about 2 years and uses they/them pronouns. Originally from Oregon, Henrichs reflected on how different their life was in the Beaver State, mentioning that they were “milking goats and making porridge.” They explained the geographical distinctions between Oregon and Massachusetts, noting that Oregon […]

What Can You Do With an Environmental Science Degree?

If you are fascinated by ecosystems and the earth’s atmosphere, you may be considering pursuing an environmental science degree. In this field, you can help organizations put practices in place that can preserve our environment for the future. Keep reading to learn more about career paths and the average pay for environmental science. What Is […]

Meet Mercy Aryee

Meet Mercy Aryee, a twenty-nine-year-old computer science major at Mount Wachusett Community College. She began her journey at MWCC in January of 2022 and has since excelled towards her educational goals. She has undergone leadership training as part of the SUCCESS Scholar Mentorship Program and now works to help other students become successful. “I went […]

New Scholarship Opportunity from the Mass. Commission on the Status of Women

The State Women’s Commission announced today the launch of a new scholarship program that aims to support emerging leaders of the Commonwealth to continue their education journey to leadership and economic empowerment. Designed to support woman-identifying students already enrolled in a Massachusetts Public Higher Education Institution, scholarships will be available to help an individual complete […]

SUCCESS Scholar’s Participate in Wreath-Laying Ceremony

On December 15, 2023, National Wreaths Across America Day, Mount Wachusett Community College’s SUCCESS Scholar Program took part in the annual wreath-laying ceremony hosted by Wreaths Across America at the Winchendon Veteran’s Cemetery. The mission of Wreaths Across America is to help communities Remember, Honor, and Teach generations not to forget the sacrifices made by […]