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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 […]

Healthy Minds: Lead with Love Youth Conference Empowers Over 400 Students in North Central MA

The Healthy Minds Youth Conference, supported by the Reliant Foundation, Main Street Bank, and the United Way of North Central MA’s Summer ASOST Grant, brought together over 470 youth and educators for a transformative two-day event on July 24th and 25th at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC). With the theme “Lead With Love,” the conference […]

Longtime Community Leader Appointed Chairperson of the MWCC Board of Trustees

On August 15, 2024, Leominster’s Claire M. Freda presided over her first Board of Trustees meeting as Chairperson after her appointment to the position by Governor Maura Healey. “I am very excited for Chairperson Freda and the College,” stated MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “I have enjoyed working with her on the board since her […]

Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Mount Wachusett Community College Announce Transfer Agreement

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have entered into a new transfer agreement to provide seamless pathways for students pursuing higher education in STEM fields. This agreement, effective immediately, aims to facilitate the transfer of MWCC students into WPI’s prestigious programs, fostering academic and career success. Under this partnership, MWCC students […]

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Awards Continuing Grant to MWCC for MassLINKS Adult Education Virtual School

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has received approval from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), pending state and federal appropriation, for the continuance of the highly successful MassLINKS Adult Education Virtual School. MassLINKS, launched by the Baker-Polito administration in 2022, is the first fully virtual educational option for Massachusetts adults statewide who are […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Receives Portion of Healey-Driscoll Administration $15 Million in Skills Capital Grants

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is one of 65 educational institutions to receive Skills Capital Grants supporting upgrading technology and instructional spaces to expand career programs for young people and adults and increasing capacity in workforce training programs across Massachusetts. The $425,000 grant will support MWCC’s Automotive Technology program with equipment to expand and upgrade […]

MWCC Child Watch Program Receives Support from the Elden E. Bjurling Charitable Foundation

The Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce an award from the Elden E. Bjurling Charitable Foundation. The award is made in support of the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Child Watch program, which provides enrichment for the children of MWCC students while they attend to their academic requirements. The Child Watch […]

MWCC Child Watch Program Receives Support from George R. Wallace Foundation

The Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce a generous award to support the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Child Watch program, which provides enrichment for the children of MWCC students while they attend to their academic requirements. The George R. Wallace Foundation grant of $30,000 will be split over the next […]

Early College Programs Awards Diplomas to 59 Students and Associate Degrees to 26 Students

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held the graduation ceremony for the Gateway to College and Pathways Early College Experience programs at the Theatre at the Mount. The 59 graduates represent over twenty cities and towns across central Massachusetts. “Tonight is one of the highlights of my year. To be able […]