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President’s, Dean’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for Spring 2024 Semester

Mount Wachusett Community College is pleased to announce our Dean’s, President’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for the spring 2024 semester. Students who complete a minimum of 12 semester hours are eligible for the Dean’s List which requires a 3.30 to 3.99 grade point average and the President’s List which requires a 4.0 grade point average. […]

TRIO Student Support Services Program Annual Award Ceremony

The Visions and Rx Programs annual awards ceremony was held on May 13, 2024, hosted by the TRIO Student Support Services Program Director Guarav Khanna, Program Manager Gloria Correa, and Staff Assistant Kristine Barrameda. The Visions and Rx Programs are TRIO Student Support Services programs at Mount Wachusett Community College, funded by the U.S. Department […]

Brewer Center Holds Annual Civic and Service-Learning Celebration

The Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recognized 181 graduating students for their volunteerism in the 2023-2024 school year. Volunteers included 9 students who contributed over 200 hours each and 20 who donated over 100 hours. MWCC students gave over 80,000 hours of service to the community during the academic year. MWCC President […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Holds Pinning Ceremony for Veterinary Technology Graduates

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) welcomed eleven students to the veterinary technology profession on May 10, 2024, in a traditional pinning ceremony. The group of students were welcomed by President James Vander Hooven, Dean Kimberly Shea, and Program Director Tara Novak, CVT, LATG. “I am so proud of your accomplishments. It hasn’t been easy, but […]

MWCC Graduates Join the Nursing Profession in Traditional Pinning Ceremony

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held a traditional pinning ceremony for the graduates of its Associate Degree in Nursing program on May 16, 2024 with family and friends at the Mount Fitness facility. The Class of 2024 Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is comprised of students from either the day or evening ADN program, or […]

MWCC Confers 450 Degrees and 229 Certificates to 620 Students at 59th Commencement Ceremony

Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 59th Commencement on May 15, 2024. A total of 620 students graduated, with 441 associate degrees and 234 certificates being conferred. MWCC President James Vander Hooven welcomed graduates and guests, “Welcome to this celebration of our students. You have all accomplished […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Celebrates Dental Hygiene Graduates in Pinning Ceremony

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held a pinning ceremony for the ten members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 on May 14, 2024. The pinning ceremony represents the passage from student to registered dental hygienist. “The path you chose for your higher education and career was not an easy one. You have chosen to […]

MWCC Inducts 59 New Students into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Phi Delta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Mount Wachusett Community College welcomed 59 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 […]

Sara Leopaldi Honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Athol resident Sara Leopaldi has been named as a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education. Leopaldi is one of 142 students from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico to be named to the cohort. The Newman Civic Fellowship is […]

Subaru Donates 2024 Crosstrek to Enhance Education Opportunities at MWCC

Subaru, in collaboration with Patrick Subaru, North Reading Subaru, and Subaru of New England, has generously donated a brand-new 2024 Crosstrek to Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC).  This donation underscores Subaru’s commitment to fostering educational excellence and supporting the next generation of automotive professionals. “We have had a long partnership with Subaru and this generous […]