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Veterans Day Observance at MWCC

Each year our Veterans Services department hosts a Veterans Breakfast to honor all of the students, staff, and faculty who served. This year had a special twist when our Director of Veterans Services, Robert Mayer, was invited to be the speaker at the Fitchburg Veterans Day Ceremony at the Fitchburg Armory. Former Staff Sargeant Mayer […]

MassTransfer Program

It’s no secret that higher education can be expensive, especially in the United States. For the 2022-2023 school year, the average yearly tuition and fees required to attend a public university amount to more than $10,000. The costs for a private university are nearly quadruple that. To make earning a degree more financially reasonable, many people […]

FAQ’s for Parents and Supporters

What type of college is MWCC? As a small community college, MWCC offers small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff.  Mount Professors know their students’ names and care about their success. Our student services are readily available whether your student needs academic support, transfer or career counseling, or job placement assistance. In […]

Senior Success Program Visits Boundless Adventures

On October 1st, a wet and chilly Saturday, a small group of students from the Senior Success Program (funded by the Shannon Grant) ventured onto the ropes courses at Boundless Adventures in Bolton. They challenged their limitations, used their physical and mental capacities, and conquered their fears. On the ride home, exhausted and elated, the […]

Brewer Center Hosts Ballot Question Dialogue with Senator Steve Brewer

The Brewer Center for Civic Learning & Community Engagement hosted a dialogue led by Senator Steve Brewer on October 25. Senator Brewer reviewed the four ballot questions Massachusetts voters will be presented with on November 8th. Additional analysis by the Tufts University Tisch College Center for State Policy Analysis. Click here to review the “Voters’ […]