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MWCC Confers 798 Degrees and Certificates to 771 Students

Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 54th commencement on May 23. A total of 771 students graduated from MWCC, with 604 Associate’s Degrees and 213 certificates being conferred for a total of 798 degrees and certificates. The 2019 graduates include: Colorado  Aurora Associates: Evan James Silverberg   […]

Cassparina Carlson Receives 29 Who Shine Award

Mount Wachusett Community College student Cassparina “Cassie” Carlson has been named one of the Bay State’s 29 Who Shine in recognition of her strong academic performance and commitment to her fellow college students and community as shown through her ongoing volunteerism. “Cassie is a standout student who goes out of her way to support those […]

MWCC Psychology Class Holds Mental Health Awareness and Anti-Stigma Events

Students in an Abnormal Psychology class at Mount Wachusett Community College have been holding mental health awareness and anti-stigma events on campus as part of a semester-long, service learning project to help raise awareness about mental health diagnoses and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Students organized four awareness events on campus with educational […]

MWCC Students Inducted into Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society

Nine Mount Wachusett Community College students were inaugurated last week into the Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society recognizing high-achieving college and university students with disabilities. “We all have our own struggles. Having a disability has shown me that it’s not always easy but with perseverance I can overcome any challenge with the help of my […]

MWCC Students Inducted into Alpha Beta Gamma Honor Society

Eleven students from Mount Wachusett Community College were inducted into the Chi Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Beta Gamma international business honor society last week. The honor society recognized the hard work and effort of the students at an induction ceremony on Friday, April 19. The ceremony was attended by Gardner Mayor Mark Hawke who […]

MWCC Celebrates Week of the Young Child

Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated this year’s Week of the Young Child with activities, a movie and other special events. The annual event took place this year between April 8 and the 12. It is organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children to spotlight early learning, young children, their teachers, families, […]

MWCC Receives $42K Grant to Boost Automotive Program

Mount Wachusett Community College has received a $42,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education that will boost technological integration in the college’s automotive technology courses while funding a free class this summer to introduce people to the program. “Mount Wachusett Community College is committed to providing programs that prepare our students to enter […]

MWCC Students Honored at MA State House; Named to PTK Academic Team

Two Mount Wachusett Community College students were honored at the Massachusetts State House earlier this week with medallions and certificates for being named to Phi Theta Kappa’s All-Massachusetts Academic Team. “Ceremonies like this are an important opportunity to recognize our students’ achievements. But the real accomplishment here is the hard work that Cassie and Nick […]

MWCC Student Cassparina Carlson Receives National Newman Civic Fellows Award

Mount Wachusett Community College Student Cassparina “Cassie” Carlson has been recognized for her dedication and commitment to serving others by being named one of Campus Compact’s national 2019 Newman Civic Fellows Award winners. “Cassie is a true leader on campus and in her community. She is always finding new ways to get involved and improve […]

Should You Get a Degree in Graphic Design from a Community College?

Does a career in graphic design make sense for you personally? And if so, where should you go to learn graphic design in Massachusetts? Starting Your Graphic Design Journey at a Community College Your start at a community college will give you hands-on, practical experience as a designer. Not only will you be ready to […]