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Early College Programs Awards Diplomas to 59 Students and Associate Degrees to 26 Students

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held the graduation ceremony for the Gateway to College and Pathways Early College Experience programs at the Theatre at the Mount. The 59 graduates represent over twenty cities and towns across central Massachusetts. “Tonight is one of the highlights of my year. To be able […]

MWCC Confers 450 Degrees and 229 Certificates to 620 Students at 59th Commencement Ceremony

Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 59th Commencement on May 15, 2024. A total of 620 students graduated, with 441 associate degrees and 234 certificates being conferred. MWCC President James Vander Hooven welcomed graduates and guests, “Welcome to this celebration of our students. You have all accomplished […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Celebrates Dental Hygiene Graduates in Pinning Ceremony

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) held a pinning ceremony for the ten members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 on May 14, 2024. The pinning ceremony represents the passage from student to registered dental hygienist. “The path you chose for your higher education and career was not an easy one. You have chosen to […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Confers 638 Degrees and Certificates to 592 Students During Commencement Ceremonies

Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 57th Commencement on May 18, 2022. A total of 592 students graduated, with 474 associate degrees and 164 certificates being conferred. In addition to the 2022 graduates, eight students from the class of 2020 and twenty-eight from the class of 2021 […]

Mount Wachusett Community College 57th Commencement to be held on May 18, 2022

Keynote Speaker Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Chairman Chris Gabrieli Mount Wachusett Community College will be holding its commencement ceremonies in person for the first time since 2019 on May 18, 2022 at six in the evening. In addition to the graduating class of 2022, members of the 2020 and 2021 classes have also been […]

MWCC Confers Degrees and Certificates to the Class of 2020

Mount Wachusett Community College Confers 772 Degrees and Certificates to 727 Students Gardner – May 20, 2020 – Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 55th commencement, held virtually via live stream, on May 20. A total of 727 students graduated, with 564 associate degrees and 208 certificates […]

Mount Wachusett Community College Announces Commencement Speaker, Maria Milagros

Local author and TEDx speaker Maria Milagros will deliver the keynote address during the Mount Wachusett Community College Virtual Commencement on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. “In her work as an author, life coach and storyteller, Maria is known for finding hope in situations that are not particularly hopeful, for finding gratitude every day – even […]

MWCC’s 2019 Commencement Celebrates Student Achievement

Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated it’s 2019 graduates during the college’s 54th commencement on May 23, which featured a keynote address from U.S. Congresswoman Lori Trahan. Congresswoman Trahan encouraged students to seek out meaning in their lives and pursue their passions. No matter what, she told students, get in the game and put yourself out […]

MWCC Confers 798 Degrees and Certificates to 771 Students

Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated the academic achievements of its graduates during the college’s 54th commencement on May 23. A total of 771 students graduated from MWCC, with 604 Associate’s Degrees and 213 certificates being conferred for a total of 798 degrees and certificates. The 2019 graduates include: Colorado  Aurora Associates: Evan James Silverberg   […]

Michelle Dunn to be Recognized with MWCC’s Service Above Self Award

Michelle Dunn is set to be recognized as Mount Wachusett Community College’s 2019 Service Above Self Award recipient for her ongoing work to support those recovering from addiction and those impacted by opiate addiction. “Michelle Dunn has committed herself to aiding those in opioid addiction recovery and providing support for those impacted. She has persevered […]