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Civic Learning & Community Impact

Mount Wachusett Community College Holds Annual Civic and Service-Learning Celebration

The Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recognized 148 students for their volunteerism in the 2024-2025 school year during their annual Civic and Service-Learning Celebration on May 7th. Volunteers included more than 30 students who contributed over 300 hours each, eight who contributed over 200 hours each, and 14 who contributed over 100 […]

MWCC Presents “Operation Comedy” – A Night of Laughter Supporting Veterans Services

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is proud to present Operation Comedy, a stand-up comedy show in support of the MWCC Veterans Services. The event will take place on April 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Theater at the Mount in Gardner. Hosted by comedian Andrew Mayer, the night will feature an exciting lineup of talented […]

David Thibault-Muñoz Appointed Director of the Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Thibault-Muñoz as the new Director of the Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement (Brewer Center). David brings over two decades of experience in education, community organizing, and civic engagement to the Brewer Center. Since 2013, he has served as an […]

Healthy Minds: Lead with Love Youth Conference Empowers Over 400 Students in North Central MA

The Healthy Minds Youth Conference, supported by the Reliant Foundation, Main Street Bank, and the United Way of North Central MA’s Summer ASOST Grant, brought together over 470 youth and educators for a transformative two-day event on July 24th and 25th at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC). With the theme “Lead With Love,” the conference […]

Brewer Center Holds Annual Civic and Service-Learning Celebration

The Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recognized 181 graduating students for their volunteerism in the 2023-2024 school year. Volunteers included 9 students who contributed over 200 hours each and 20 who donated over 100 hours. MWCC students gave over 80,000 hours of service to the community during the academic year. MWCC President […]

Inspirational Youth Changemakers Share the Spotlight During the Annual United Way Youth Venture Spring Showcase Event

The United Way Youth Venture (UWYV) program of North Central Massachusetts will celebrate student community-service projects with the return of the annual UWYV Spring Showcase event which will be held on May 2, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, MA. The UWYV Spring Showcase event is open to […]

MWCC Dental Hygiene Students Offer Free Cleanings at Burbank Clinic

The Mount Wachusett Community College dental hygiene students are providing free dental care to individuals and families at the Dental Hygiene Clinic located at the Community Health Connections Family Health Center in Fitchburg (Burbank Hill). Patients treated in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art clinic can receive comprehensive oral assessment, dental cleaning, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, deep […]

MWCC Hosts Meet & Greet with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

Mount Wachusett Community College hosted a meet and greet with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) on its Leominster Campus Tuesday December 19, 2023. Kimberly Shea, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences at MWCC and current MCSW Commissioner proposed the central Massachusetts event. The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women was […]

United Way Youth Venture at Mount Wachusett Community College Receives Youth Mental/Behavioral Health Grant

The United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) has granted the Mount Wachusett Community College United Way Youth Venture (UWYV) program with a grant of $10,000 to address mental and behavioral health issues experienced by young people throughout the North Central region of Massachusetts. The UWYV program is a partnership between the United Way of […]

Statement on the passing of Congressman John Olver from President Vander Hooven

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman John Olver. He was a giant in our region and a valued friend and partner of Mount Wachusett Community College. He was a strong voice in both the Massachusetts State Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives, serving with incredible integrity. Representing the First Congressional […]