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Mount Wachusett Community College Receives Scholarship Donation from Vietnam Veterans of America Massachusetts State Council

Mount Wachusett Community College President James Vander Hooven and Veterans Services Director Robert Mayer welcomed Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 907 member Jim Benton, on March 13, 2025 who presented MWCC a donation from the Vietnam Veterans of American Massachusetts State Council. “Chapter 907 of the Vietnam Veterans of America has been supporting Mount Wachusett […]

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 […]

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Awards MWCC Grant to Expand Child Watch Program on Campus

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts (CFNCM) awarded the MWCC Foundation $20,000 in funding to support the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC)’s Child Watch: Experiential Learning Program. The CFNCM grant has allowed MWCC to fund a parenting student to work as a part-time person as the Child Watch Team Leader within the Child Watch […]

MWCC Awarded $874,420 U.S. Department of Education Grant to Address Basic Needs Insecurities

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded an $874,420 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program. This significant funding will support the implementation of the MWCC Village Project, a comprehensive initiative designed to address basic needs insecurities among MWCC’s diverse student population. The Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students […]

New State-of-the-Art Audio Studio

Mount Wachusett Community College has added a sixth audio studio to its Dr. Vincent S. Ialenti Media Arts and Technology Center.  After years of planning and design, the new control room is was dedicated on February 7, 2025 in honor of Chief Engineer of Media Services, Athur Collins, who originally proposed the studio and its […]

Paramedic Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Achievements of Graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College

Mount Wachusett Community College held a Paramedic Pinning Ceremony on January 23, 2025. The ceremony honors the achievements of the eleven students who make up its latest cohort of paramedic graduates, recognizing their dedication and commitment to serving the community. Family, friends, faculty, and colleagues of the students were in attendance to celebrate the students’ […]

Mount Wachusett Community College President’s, Dean’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for Fall 2024 Semester

Mount Wachusett Community College is pleased to announce our Dean’s, President’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for the fall 2024 semester. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 semester hours are eligible for the Dean’s and President’s Lists. The Dean’s List requires a 3.30 to 3.99 grade point average while the President’s List requires a […]

MWCC Graduates Join the Nursing Profession in Traditional Pinning Ceremony

by Courtney Darling, Communications Specialist  Mount Wachusett Community College held a traditional pinning ceremony for the graduates of its Practical Nursing program on December 13, 2024 at the Theater at the Mount. “You have chosen a caring profession, you have chosen a vocation to help others in their times of need, and that I believe […]

East Wing Gallery at MWCC Welcomes Jenny Vogel

The Mount Wachusett Community College East Wing Gallery is thrilled to announce the arrival of an exhibit by renowned artist Jenny Vogel. Opening October 9th, Vogel’s installation promises to captivate audiences with its innovative blend of digital art and interactive experiences. Jenny Vogel, a distinguished artist known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary art, brings […]

Two Students Named First Literacy Scholars for 2024/2025

Mount Wachusett Community College is celebrating the achievements of two of its students selected as First Literacy Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year. These students were awarded scholarships that support adult learners in advancing their education. Sabrina Alonso and Khadija Charafi Maechaoui from Mount Wachusett Community College have been recognized for their dedication to literacy […]