When Nicholas Glendenning was looking for a practicum to complete his associate degree in Natural Resources at Mount Wachusett Community College, he didn’t realize a life-changing experience that was about to set sail. While researching academic opportunities that related to his interest in marine biology, the 26-year-old Leominster resident discovered the Sea Education Association for […]
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MWCC Biotechnology and Access & Transition Programs Featured During 10th Annual Mass. STEM Summit
Mount Wachusett Community College’s biotechnology and access and transition programs were among the featured topics during the 10th annual Massachusetts STEM Summit. More than 1,000 people attended the Nov. 13 event at Gillette Stadium. Throughout the day, panel presentations and the lunchtime plenary session addressed the goals, plans and progress of STEM education, bringing leaders […]
Early Childhood Education Program Hosts Annual Reunion
Nearly 100 alumni, students and faculty of MWCC’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program gathered November 19 at the Garrison Center for Early Childhood Education to celebrate the ECE program’s annual alumni gathering. The theme for this year’s event was Planting the seed of leadership in others. Harvesting the leadership in yourself. “We love our fall […]
MWCC Student Competing in Miss Massachusetts Teen USA Pageant
When Ketheny Dutka was 11 years old and living in Brazil, she could not imagine what it would be like to live in the U.S. Now, she cannot envision being anywhere else. “I’m here and I love it,” said Dutka, 18, a business administration major at Mount Wachusett Community College, who will be competing this […]
Military Times Announces Best Colleges for Vets
Mount Wachusett Community College has earned national recognition for its support for veterans from several military-focused organizations over the past several years. On Veterans Day, Military Times again named MWCC to its Best for Vets: Colleges 2014 rankings. Best for Vets provides service men and women a gauge by which to judge whether a school or degree […]
Peace Pole Dedication Concludes MWCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Marks Start of Next Half Century
By Chelsea Quinn Students, faculty and staff of all ages gathered at the Gardner campus on Nov. 7 for a Peace Pole dedication. The pole, engraved “May peace prevail on earth” in eight languages, is a gift to the college from students in honor of MWCC’s 50th anniversary. The dedication was spearheaded by The Green […]
Theatre at the Mount Announces 2014 Season
Theatre at the Mount announces its 2014 season of plays, which includes the Tony Award-winning musicals Les Miserables, Chicago and Annie. The 1920’s are roaring with hot jazz and cold-blooded killers in the drop-dead musical Chicago. Nominated for eightTony Awards, Chicago is a sexy musical extravaganza that tells the story of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly […]
MWCC Joins DHE for Go Public! Event
Student Trustee Jillian Johnson and biotechnology students David Boivin and Michelle Despres helped showcase Mount Wachusett Community College at the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education’s Go Public! event on Nov. 12 at North High School in Worcester. GO PUBLIC! gives Massachusetts high school students a chance to discover the programs and opportunities available at the […]
Area Legislators Wish MWCC a Happy 50th Anniversary
Area lawmakers traveled to Mount Wachusett Community College for a legislative breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Following the meeting, the North Central Massachusetts delegation presented a resolution congratulating the college on its 50th anniversary. The resolution notes MWCC’s growth and academic excellence over the past five decades, as well as its leadership in the areas […]
The Mount Players to Debut with Wilder’s “The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden”
Those who appreciate Thornton Wilder’s, Our Town, will love to experience The Mount Players’ production of his one-act play, The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden. As per Wilder’s forte, this play is filled with honest human interaction set in a relatable setting to everyone: a long road trip with the family. Originally performed in […]