GARDNER — The path to citizenship is being hotly debated around the nation, with some presidential candidates swearing to build walls against illegal immigrants, while others promise not to deport children brought here illegally. On Wednesday, at their naturalization ceremony, some of America’s newest citizens weighed in on the issue, and their feelings were mixed. […]
GARDNER – In an effort to close out Black History Month with a healthy dose of food for thought, Mount Wachusett Community College hosted a well-attended panel discussion and luncheon titled Men of Color on Monday. A major theme of the event was listening to panelists as they described their experiences growing up and becoming […]
Four MWCC Upward Bound Math and Science students took part in a regional conference focused on helping students access college and reach their academic goals. The students attended a series of workshops on planning and preparing for college, toured of area colleges, participated in a variety of activities, had the opportunity to meet Vermont Senator […]
This is the time of year when families have financial matters on their mind. During the IRS tax season, parents with college-aged children are also busy filing for financial aid to secure assistance in paying for the tuition bill for the upcoming academic year. For the first time in recent memory, the federal process has […]
GARDNER – The Fitness and Wellness Center at Mount Wachusett Community College is a busy place, from early morning through the evening hours. Every day, members flock to the facility, with its modern equipment, six-lane swimming pool, accessible weight-training and cardiovascular workout areas, plus basketball and racquetball courts. Soon, however, in three weeks to be […]
Mount Wachusett Community College has partnered with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office to bring education and workforce training to inmates. It’s an effort to give inmates direction — well away from jail — once they’re out.”Providing post-secondary correctional education as well as workforce training is the most effective path to reducing recidivism and keeping ex-offenders […]
GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College has been designated one of the country’s best two-year colleges for veterans, service members and their families in the newly released “Best for Vets 2016: Colleges” list released Monday by Military Times Media Group. MWCC was ranked sixth among two-year schools, moving up a notch from last year. This […]
Mount Wachusett Community College has been designated one of the country’s best two-year colleges for veterans, service members and their families in the newly released Best for Vets 2016: Colleges list released Nov. 9 by Military Times Media Group. MWCC ranked sixth among two-year schools, moving up a notch from last year. This is the […]
Narrow Gateway: Undocumented Students Get Access, But Most Don’t Get Aid View and listen to WGBH’s series on Massachusetts’ community colleges, including MWCC. Click here
Nearly half of the country’s 20 million college students attend community colleges, and that should come as no surprise. Undeniably, community colleges provide the most cost-effective, high-quality option available in higher education. A community college education is affordable, transferable and accessible, making it an excellent educational value for students of all ages and backgrounds, whether […]
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