On May 30, 2025, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) celebrated the achievements of its Early College Program graduates. The Gateway to College and Pathways Early College Experience programs have played an integral role in shaping the futures of fifty-one exceptional students, twenty-four of whom earned an associate degree. Gateway to College, which is completing 19 […]
Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 60th Commencement on May 14, 2025. A total of 662 students graduated, with 424 associate degrees and 310 certificates being conferred. MWCC President James Vander Hooven welcomed graduates and guests, “To Commence means to begin, to move forward. While your educational […]
Five MWCC students presented at the 31st Annual Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference, held at UMass Amherst on April 16, 2025. The conference brought together students and their faculty mentors from twenty public colleges and universities throughout the state, and included almost 800 presenters and 1,400 attendees. The conference halls at UMass were filled with students […]
Mount Wachusett Community College held its annual awards ceremony on May 12th, recognizing the hard work and achievements of both graduating and continuing students in the TRIO Visions and Rx Programs. Through personalized guidance, mentorship, and academic support, TRIO Programs play a vital role in empowering underrepresented students, fostering their academic achievement, and preparing them […]
On May 15, 2025, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) celebrated the accomplishments of its Class of 2025 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates at their traditional pinning ceremony. The pinning ceremony, held at Mount Fitness on the Gardner campus, marks a significant milestone in the journey of these dedicated nursing students as they transition from academic […]
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held a pinning ceremony for the ten members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 on May 13, 2025. The pinning ceremony represents the passage from student to registered dental hygienist. “It is with great pride and heartfelt enthusiasm that I stand before you today to represent these incredible women […]
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) students Nathaniel Soucy of Monson and Keila Mejia of Clinton have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) All-Massachusetts Academic Team and were honored with their peers in a ceremony at the Massachusetts State House on May 9, 2025. “These students are excellent examples of student leaders on campus,” […]
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) welcomed nine students to the veterinary technology profession on May 9, 2025, in a traditional pinning ceremony. “Congratulations to our seventh veterinary technician class!” said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “We are so proud of you. This is a challenging program, and you have overcome every obstacle to get here […]
The Graphic and Interactive Design program at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held its annual showcase of work by students in the Portfolio Preparation and Production capstone course for the associate degree program. The showcase serves as a platform for students to exhibit the artistic and technical skills honed throughout their academic journey. From digital […]
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held its annual Evening of Excellence award ceremony on Thursday, May 8th at the Theatre at the Mount. The Evening of Excellence recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and scholarly accomplishment throughout the academic year. Students were honored with both academic awards and scholarships, made possible by the […]
