Subscribe to MWCC News Massachusetts Secretary of Education Matthew Malone and Secretary of Veterans’ Services Coleman Nee paid a visit to MWCC on January 15 to discuss the college’s thriving Veterans Success Center and how to replicate it at public colleges and universities throughout the state. The two officials met with President Daniel M. Asquino, MWCC Veteran Services Director […]
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Access & Transition Alumni Share College Experiences
College students who participated in MWCC’s access and transition programs returned to their former high schools in January to share their insight into transitioning to college life. Panel discussions took place in several locations, including Fitchburg, Murdock, Gardner and Athol high schools. MWCC’s Division of Access and Transition sponsored the events in conjunction with the […]
MWCC & Fitchburg High School Partner on Student Leadership Program
As a group of 120 Fitchburg High School students energetically participated in a series of leadership training activities on Jan. 8, educator Richard Vaughn had this to say: “Two words – mentoring works.” “There are a lot of great kids out there. Helping them recognize the have the skills and potential to be great leaders […]
MWCC and Leominster High School Partner for Student Success in College Math
Mount Wachusett Community College has teamed up with Leominster High School in a pilot program designed to tackle a national issue: preparing high school graduates for success in college-level mathematics. More than half of incoming Massachusetts community college students require developmental math education, and 31 percent of those who complete the developmental course go on […]
Mount Wachusett Receives STEM Grant from Complete College America
Massachusetts has been awarded a grant from Complete College America (CCA) to aid the state’s efforts to increase the number of college students who complete degree and certificate programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The grant, announced on Nov. 26 by the U.S. Department of Higher Education, will allow nine Massachusetts public […]
MWCC Biotechnology and Access & Transition Programs Featured During 10th Annual Mass. STEM Summit
Mount Wachusett Community College’s biotechnology and access and transition programs were among the featured topics during the 10th annual Massachusetts STEM Summit. More than 1,000 people attended the Nov. 13 event at Gillette Stadium. Throughout the day, panel presentations and the lunchtime plenary session addressed the goals, plans and progress of STEM education, bringing leaders […]
MWCC Student Competing in Miss Massachusetts Teen USA Pageant
When Ketheny Dutka was 11 years old and living in Brazil, she could not imagine what it would be like to live in the U.S. Now, she cannot envision being anywhere else. “I’m here and I love it,” said Dutka, 18, a business administration major at Mount Wachusett Community College, who will be competing this […]
MWCC Joins DHE for Go Public! Event
Student Trustee Jillian Johnson and biotechnology students David Boivin and Michelle Despres helped showcase Mount Wachusett Community College at the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education’s Go Public! event on Nov. 12 at North High School in Worcester. GO PUBLIC! gives Massachusetts high school students a chance to discover the programs and opportunities available at the […]
Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association Event Focuses On STEM And Dual Enrollment
Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. Matthew Malone was the keynote speaker during the Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association’s 29 annual scholarship luncheon on Oct. 29 in Devens. Educators from MWCC’s Division of Access and Transition, including several who serve in leadership roles with the state organization, were among the participants. In his address to more than […]
Mount Wachusett Selected to Oversee $15.9 million, multi-state TAACCCT Grant
Mount Wachusett Community College will oversee a $15.9 million, multi-state grant to provide accelerated training and credentials to students pursuing careers or job advancement in advanced manufacturing. On Sept. 18, the U.S. Department of Labor announced 57 new grants totaling $475 million to community colleges and universities around the country for the development and expansion […]