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¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Receives $573,600 Grant From U.S. Department of Education to Continue Talent Search Programs in Area School Districts

The U.S. Department of Education will award two grants totaling $573,600 to Mount Wachusett Community College through its Talent Search Program, Congressman Jim McGovern announced on July 21. The program supports efforts on campuses in Massachusetts and across the country to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in higher education. “Every student deserves access […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Selected for Second Chance Pell Pilot Program

Mount Wachusett Community College is one of 67 colleges and universities selected by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the Second Chance Pell pilot program, which is part of a national effort aimed at reducing recidivism and strengthening communities by providing education and job training to eligible inmates. The pilot program will allow […]

Theatre at the Mount Receives $49,600 MA Cultural Facilities Fund Grant for Renovations

Mount Wachusett Community College’s Theatre at the Mount is the recipient of a $49,600 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund to update its sound system. The Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund, administered through a partnership between MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, fosters the growth of the creative economy by supporting building projects in the nonprofit […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Students Promote Early Childhood Literacy with 1,000+ Book Donation

For the second year, hundreds of kindergarten and first grade students at Waterford Street School will end the school year with fun summertime reading, thanks to a donation of over 1,000 books from a group of Mount Wachusett Community College students. Otaku United, a club that celebrates Asian culture, raised $1,390 in April by conducting […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Students Experience Life-Changing Volunteer Trip to Costa Rica

Over the past two decades, civic engagement and volunteerism have become a hallmark of a Mount Wachusett Community College Education. As part of this experiential learning philosophy, a group of student volunteers traveled to Costa Rica for a week of service they describe as a life-changing experience. ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ students Cathy Teague, Jana Murphy, Chelsea Garrity, […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s ESL Program Celebrates Students’ Achievements

Jose Mangual, academic counselor for students enrolled in ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s English as a Second Language program, has a ready answer for prospective students who feel they are too busy, too old or not ready to enroll in courses. He introduces them to students who once had the same concerns, but now are succeeding not only in […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Summer Youth Programs Blend Learning & Adventure

Each summer, nearly 800 children and teenagers from throughout the region participate in Mount Wachusett Community College’s Adventure Academy. This year, the college is offering more than 30 classes and sports programs between June 27 and Aug. 5. Classes include Legos, beginning veterinary medicine, American Girl, theater, pottery, painting, sculpture, forensic science, dinosaurs, rockets, basketball, […]

Baker Administration, Higher Education Leaders Announce New Commonwealth Commitment Plan to Increase Affordability, Drive Degree Completion

Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito joined public higher education leaders on April 21 to announce the Commonwealth Commitment, an innovative college affordability and completion plan to help more students achieve the dream of a college degree. The Commonwealth Commitment commits every public campus to providing 10% rebates at the end of each […]

Dual Enrollment Partnership Marks 10th Anniversary; Pathways and Gateway Information Sessions Underway for Fall 2016 Enrollment

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ is marking the 10th anniversary of its dual enrollment partnership programs for teenagers and young adults. The Pathways Early College Innovation School and the Gateway to College program, run in partnership with the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District, allow students to complete requirements for their high school diploma while also earning credits toward a college degree. School choice […]

Week of the Young Child Art Exhibit Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Mix paintings, sculptures and other assorted artwork created by dozens of children, add cupcakes, some glitter, and heaping scoops of commitment and enthusiasm from ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s Early Childhood Education faculty, students and community partners, and what do you get? The 10th anniversary celebration of the Week of the Young Child Art Exhibit at ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s Garrison Center for […]