The Brewer Center for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recognized 148 students for their volunteerism in the 2024-2025 school year during their annual Civic and Service-Learning Celebration on May 7th. Volunteers included more than 30 students who contributed over 300 hours each, eight who contributed over 200 hours each, and 14 who contributed over 100 […]
Mount Wachusett Community College is honored to announce Rutland, MA resident Lia Gomez as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2025. Gomez, a dedicated student and advocate, embodies the spirit of perseverance and growth that defines the MWCC community. After nearly three decades away from education, Gomez made the decision at the age of […]
In a ceremony at Fitchburg State University on April 30th, MWCC President James Vander Hooven and Fitchburg State University President Donna Hodge signed an agreement launching a new Housing Program which will enable students in search of a residential collegiate experience to live on the Fitchburg State campus. Learn more on the Fitchburg State University […]
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is thrilled to announce a new chapter in its school spirit with the unveiling of the new mascot, Monty the Mountain Lion. Monty made his first appearance on April 29th at a mascot reveal party. Students gathered to welcome Monty with food and entertainment. On May 6th the Leominster campus […]
Mount Wachusett Community College proudly announces the induction of outstanding students into the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for the 2024 – 2025 year. The ceremony, held on April 17th, recognized seventy-three exceptional students for their exemplary academic achievements, leadership, and commitment to community service. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year […]
The Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation, Inc. has been awarded a grant of $8,070 from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. The grant will provide scholarships to 15-30 children of MWCC students for the Equity in Summer Adventures Program this summer at the MWCC Gardner campus. The Equity in Summer Adventures Program, led by […]
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is pleased to announce a generous donation of $274,212 from the residual endowment assets of Becker College, which closed its doors in 2021. This donation will support MWCC’s Veterinary Technology Program, which welcomed former Becker College students and acquired equipment when the college closed its veterinary programs. The financial gift […]
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. This grant will support Phase I of a three-phase expansion of the Automotive Technology Center, which will allow MWCC to continue its growth and innovation in training the next generation of automotive technicians. The grant will cover 29% […]
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is pleased to announce Lawrence NFOR as the newest member of its esteemed Board of Trustees. NFOR brings a wealth of experience in finance, community leadership, and educational administration to the Board. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Finance and Administration at the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg […]
The Douglas & Isabelle Crocker Foundation has awarded the MWCC Foundation $5,000 in funding to support the Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC)’s Child Watch Program. “We are immensely grateful for the amount of support we have received for this essential service,” notes MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “Supporting student-parents in their educational journey not only […]
