Subscribe to MWCC News Mount Wachusett Community College held a traditional pinning ceremony for the graduates of its Associate Degree in Nursing program on May 19, 2022 with family and friends at the Mount Fitness facility. The Class of 2022 is the 49th class to earn their Associate Degree in Nursing. The class was made up of 96 students […]
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MWCC United Way Youth Venture 2nd Annual Health Minds Event
The Healthy Minds 2022 Event “Curiosity and Connection”, a virtual conference, is a collaborative effort of many youth-serving organizations in North Central Massachusetts. The event was on April 13, 2022 with over 400 students in attendance. The keynote speaker was Corey DePina, Youth Development and Performance Manager for the non-profit ZUMIX, which empowers young people […]
Medic to Paramedic – MWCC Assists Eligible Service Members and Veterans to Earn Paramedic Certification
Mount Wachusett Community College, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Army National Guard, is launching a bridge program for eligible service members and veterans to earn and maintain their National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification as a Paramedic. The program enables US Army Combat Medics to earn credit for their military training and experience, […]
MWCC Celebrates Dental Hygiene Graduates in Pinning Ceremony
Mount Wachusett Community College held a pinning ceremony for the eleven members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2022 on May 13, 2022. The pinning ceremony represents the passage from student to registered dental hygienist. “This is a challenging program even under the best of circumstances and we have had far from the best of […]
Mount Wachusett Community College Confers 638 Degrees and Certificates to 592 Students During Commencement Ceremonies
Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 57th Commencement on May 18, 2022. A total of 592 students graduated, with 474 associate degrees and 164 certificates being conferred. In addition to the 2022 graduates, eight students from the class of 2020 and twenty-eight from the class of 2021 […]
Mount Wachusett Community College Celebrates Graduates of Production Technician with Robotics Training
On May 12, 2022, Mount Wachusett Community College held its graduation ceremony for students who have completed the Production Technician with Robotics Training at the Devens campus. The MWCC Workforce, Access, and Education Department, in partnership with the MassHire North Central Career Center, offers the seven-week Production Technician with Robotics Training to prepare students for […]
Mount Wachusett Community College Holds Annual Evening of Excellence Award Ceremony
Mount Wachusett Community College recognized the achievements of its high-performing students in a virtual Evening of Excellence award ceremony on May 12, 2022. Welcoming graduates, families, faculty, and staff to the event was interim Vice-President of Student Affairs, Jason Zelesky. “We are here to recognize the incredible passion and possibility that resides within this community. […]
United Way Youth Venture Names 2021-2022 Scholarship Winners
The Mount Wachusett Community College-based United Way Youth Venture of North Central Massachusetts Program supports outstanding Venturers with annual scholarships for graduating seniors and college students who exemplify leadership and changemaking. This year, the Changemaker Award went to the Fab 5 Venture Team out of Ayer-Shirley Regional High School. Team members Lei Lani Harmon, Claire […]
Mount Wachusett Community College Holds Pinning Ceremony for Veterinary Technology Graduates
Mount Wachusett Community College welcomed fourteen students to the veterinary technology profession on May 11, 2022 in a traditional pinning ceremony. The group of students, some of whom started their program at the former Becker College, were welcomed by Dean Veronica Guay, Program Director Tara Novak, and President James Vander Hooven. “I am so thrilled […]
100 New Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
In a virtual ceremony held on Friday, May 6, 2022, the Phi Delta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed 100 new members to its ranks. Founded in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) recognizes the academic achievement of community college students and provides members with the opportunity for personal, academic, and professional growth […]