Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation Hosts “Dinner and a Show” Fundraising Gala

The Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) Foundation is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated fundraising gala, “Dinner and a Show,” featuring the timeless musical “Into the Woods.” The event will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm at the Gardner campus, offering a magical evening of fine dining and captivating theater to […]

Mount Wachusett Community College President’s, Dean’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for Fall 2024 Semester

Mount Wachusett Community College is pleased to announce our Dean’s, President’s, Distinction, and Excellence Lists for the fall 2024 semester. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 semester hours are eligible for the Dean’s and President’s Lists. The Dean’s List requires a 3.30 to 3.99 grade point average while the President’s List requires a […]

MWCC Graduates Join the Nursing Profession in Traditional Pinning Ceremony

by Courtney Darling, Communications Specialist  Mount Wachusett Community College held a traditional pinning ceremony for the graduates of its Practical Nursing program on December 13, 2024 at the Theater at the Mount. “You have chosen a caring profession, you have chosen a vocation to help others in their times of need, and that I believe […]

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 […]

Tips to Help You File the FAFSA

Whether you need financial aid to help pay for college or not,  you need to fill out the FAFSA form. Filling out your FAFSA can seem daunting, but in actuality, applying can be easy if you go into it with the right information and a basic understanding of the process. Step #1: Create your StudentAid.gov […]

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 […]