Freshman Corbin Grubb Wins Math Prize at MWCC

Freshman Calculus student Corbin Grubb achieved the highest score out of all MWCC participants on a math test sponsored by the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC).  The optional test was part of the AMATYC’s national competition for community college students. Corbin received a $100 prize for his performance from the MWCC Foundation. […]

MWCC Nursing Students Volunteer 1,528 Hours

Forty Mount Wachusett Community College Practical Nursing students recently completed 1,528 volunteer hours as part of their semester-long Service Learning Projects with area nonprofits. “These projects are a win-win with our students getting experience out in the field while assisting area nonprofits,” said Shelley Errington Nicholson, the Director of the Brewer Center for Civic Learning and […]

MWCC Winter Coat Drive Distributes Warmth to Students

The winter chill is here, but over 100 winter coat drive items will help keep Mount Wachusett Community College students warm. The free items have been donated by caring faculty, staff, students and community members for MWCC student. The free items include winter jackets, dress jackets, gloves, scarves, hats, and boots for students in need. […]

Panel Talks Peace and Hope at MWCC

Mount Wachusett Community College hosted a panel exploring different perspectives on war, peace, prayer and growth at the Hope and Moving Forward symposium on November 28. The symposium guests shared their perspectives with a crowd of college students and community members. The wide-ranging discussion explored the current state of the world, the importance of finding […]

A Statement from Mount Wachusett Community College President James Vander Hooven on the passing of Arthur F. Haley, Founding President

While I never had the chance to meet President Haley, I feel as though I did each and every day. His passion for education, our community and building our college is clearly seen even today. The main academic building of the Gardner campus is named in his honor in recognition for his exemplary service of […]

MWCC Hosting Discussion of Peace and Prayer

Mount Wachusett Community College will explore different perspectives on war, peace, prayer and growth at the Hope and Moving Forward symposium on Wednesday, November 28. “I really hope people take away a message of inspiration and motivation. By having these community leaders speak with us I want people to remember that there is always something […]

Early College Summit – POSTPONED

In an abundance of caution, and with an eye on the icy forecast for tomorrow morning, we are POSTPONING the North Central Massachusetts Early College Summit that was scheduled for tomorrow, November 16 at Devens Common Center. Stay tuned. We will be rescheduling the Summit, and will alert you as soon as we have a […]

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Vietnam Veterans Donate $2K to MWCC Veteran Students

Members of Gardner-based Chapter 907 of the Vietnam Veterans of America recently donated $2,000 to the Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation’s Veterans Memorial Scholarship. The donation is part of the group’s annual giving with the funds primarily being raised during the group’s Vietnam Veterans of America Memorial Ride that takes place on the Sunday before […]

Everything You Need to Know About a Dental Assisting Career

What Is a Dental Assistant? For starters, let me give you a better understanding of what a dental assistant is.  In technical terms, “A dental assistant is a dental health professional who works closely with or under the supervision of a dentist.”  They provide efficiency to the dental office and carry out a number of […]

MWCC Faculty to Discuss Sexuality and Gender at Winchendon’s Beals Library

Fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and 1984 will have an opportunity to explore the topics of sexuality and gender raised in those books during a discussion at the Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon on November 27 at 6:30 p.m. “This is a chance to talk about some of the challenging issues of our time by […]