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Mount Wachusett Community College to Host Screening of Shattered Ice to Raise Awareness of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, All Proceeds Benefit LUK, Inc.

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC), in collaboration with the Reliant Foundation and TaraVista Behavioral Health Center, will host a special screening of the award-winning film Shattered Ice followed by a conversation with special guests on Tuesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. at Theatre at the Mount in Gardner. The event aims to spark important conversations […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Honors Class of 2026 Veterinary Technology Pinning Ceremony

On May 20, 2026, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) celebrated the accomplishments of its Class of 2026 Veterinary Technology graduates. “You have spent a lot of time working toward this goal and it hasn’t been easy,” MWCC President James Vander Hooven said. “One thing that is for sure is the fact that you are sitting […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Honors Class of 2026 Associate Degree in Nursing Pinning Ceremony

On May 20, 2026, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) celebrated the accomplishments of its Class of 2026 associate degree in nursing graduates at their traditional pinning ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Theatre at the Mount, following the School of Nursing and Health Sciences Commencement exercises. The pinning ceremony marks a significant milestone in […]

Celebrating Perseverance and Achievement: MWCC Honored Graduates from Dual Language Program

Mount Wachusett Community College hosted a special gathering on Tuesday, April 28, on the Leominster Campus to celebrate the accomplishments of students in the Dual Language (Spanish) Program. The event recognized 20 Latino graduates who completed the Early Childhood Care and/or Early Childhood Foundational Certificate this May. The evening honored not only academic achievement, but […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Celebrates Dental Hygiene Graduates in Pinning Ceremony

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held a pinning ceremony for the twelve members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 on May 20, 2026. The pinning ceremony represents the passage from student to dental hygiene professional. “I stand before you with great pride and joy as we celebrate these wonderful women. They have worked so […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Celebrates Graduates of Gateway to College and Pathways Early College Programs

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) celebrated the accomplishments of students graduating from its Gateway to College and Pathways Early College programs during a special ceremony held Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Gardner campus. The ceremony recognized students who completed high school requirements while simultaneously earning college credits through innovative Early College opportunities designed to […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Celebrates 850 Graduates During 61st Commencement Exercises

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) celebrated the academic achievements of its 61st graduating class on May 20 at the college’s Gardner campus. A total of 850 students graduated, with 430 associate degrees and 553 certificates conferred. Many graduates earned multiple credentials, reflecting the college’s emphasis on stackable pathways and workforce-ready education. As a result of […]

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

The Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recognized 137 students for their volunteerism in the 2025-2026 academic year during their annual Civic and Service-Learning Celebration on May 13. Volunteers included 21 students who contributed over 300 hours each, 23 who contributed over 200 hours each, and 32 who contributed over 100 hours. Through […]

Thirty Local Credit Union Employees Graduate from Leadership Program at MWCC

Workforce Training Fund supports regional investment in frontline leadership Thirty employees from All One Credit Union (Leominster) and GFA Credit Union (Gardner) have successfully completed Mount Wachusett Community College’s (MWCC) 75-hour First Line Supervisor training program, strengthening leadership capacity across the region’s financial services workforce. Designed for newly promoted supervisors, the intensive program equips participants […]