Graduates of MWCC’s Dental Hygiene program were welcomed into the profession during the department’s sixth annual Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony in the Raymond M. Lafontaine Fine Arts Center theatre. Dr. Melissa Fama, vice president of Academic Affairs, and Anne Malkasian, program director, congratulated the graduates on their achievement. “The recipe for success is using courage, […]
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Largest Nursing Class in MWCC History Recognized During Traditional Pinning Ceremony
Whether they came to MWCC directly out of high school, as a career-changer or transferred from another college, 140 area residents reached the extraordinary achievement of completing the academic requirements needed to become Registered Nurses. The largest class in the history of MWCC’s nursing program was recognized during a traditional pinning ceremony on May 18 […]
Evening of Excellence
MWCC honored the academic achievements of outstanding students at the annual “Evening of Excellence” ceremony May 10 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Leominster. “We’re here to recognize the achievements of our students, and they are many,” President Daniel M. Asquino said. The ceremony showcased the accomplishments of numerous students from the region, ranging from […]
North Quabbin Entrepreneurship Center
Dozens of area business leaders and local officials joined representatives from Mount Wachusett Community College for a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 9 to officially launch the new North Quabbin Entrepreneurship Center in Athol. The center, located at 80 Freedom Street, is a partnership between the town of Athol and its Community Development Block Grant […]
State House Celebrations
MWCC student leaders Caroline Horvitz and Isaac Matson were honored as members of the All-Massachusetts Academic Team during a recognition ceremony at the State House on May 8. The Phi Theta Kappa honor society, community college presidents and the Massachusetts Community College association sponsored the event. The ceremony included remarks from Department of Higher Education […]
Commencement 2012
Service to community and to others was a central theme during Mount Wachusett Community College’s 47th Commencement, held May 17 in the Fitness & Wellness Center. More than 700 associate degrees and academic certificates were awarded. “My soul was inspired by heroes who guided my values,” state Senator Stephen M. Brewer, chair of the Senate […]