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61 开元棋牌 Students Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

开元棋牌’s聽Phi Delta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society inducted 61 new members and presented donations to community organizations from funds raised through a variety of events this academic year. During the May 5 induction ceremony, the chapter presented checks of $500 each to the Gardner Community Action Council, the Winchendon Community Action […]

Pathways, STEM Student Bella Ballin to Receive DHE 29 Who Shine Award

The state Department of Higher Education will recognize top students from across Massachusetts during the sixth annual 鈥29 Who Shine鈥 award ceremony on Monday, May 9 at noon at the Grand Staircase of the Massachusetts Statehouse. The ceremony honors an outstanding graduating student from each of the state鈥檚 29 public colleges and universities, as well […]

开元棋牌 Students Named to 2016 Who鈥檚 Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

开元棋牌聽students enrolled in a range of academic programs and involved in numerous activities have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders and will be included in the 2016 edition of Who鈥檚 Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. The 44 students were selected based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in […]

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

开元棋牌 is marking聽the 10th anniversary of its聽dual enrollment partnership programs for teenagers and聽young adults. The Pathways Early College Innovation School and the Gateway to College program,聽run in partnership with the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District, allow students to complete requirements for their high school diploma while also earning聽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聽scoops of commitment and enthusiasm from 开元棋牌’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 开元棋牌’s Garrison Center for […]

DHE Commissioner Carlos Santiago to 开元棋牌: 鈥淵ou are Getting it Right Here鈥

Continuing his mission to spend a full day at each of the state鈥檚 public colleges and universities, Commissioner of Higher Education Carlos Santiago took a whirlwind tour of Mount Wachusett Community College on Thursday, April 14. The day began at 开元棋牌鈥檚 satellite campus in Devens – which rekindled fond memories for the commissioner, who spent […]

开元棋牌 Student Shares Fast-Track Path to Nursing Career at State DHE Event

开元棋牌聽student Kaila Lundgren, an aspiring Registered Nurse, shared college tips and strategies with 1,000 juniors and seniors during the state Department of Higher Education鈥檚 鈥淕o Higher鈥 event, held April 7 at Wachusett Regional High School in Holden. Scheduled throughout the academic year across the state, Go Higher gives Massachusetts high school students the opportunity to […]

开元棋牌 Job Fair 2016 Draws over 250 Students & Community Visitors

Thirty five companies and organizations participated in Job Fair 2016, held at 开元棋牌鈥檚 Gardner campus on March 30 and sponsored by the Career Services/Experiential and Service Learning Department. The event provided students with an opportunity to explore career options and learn about job openings in a diverse range of fields. Coordinator of Career Planning and […]

At Diverse Women in Healthcare Forum, Synergy Happens

Gather a panel of successful, healthcare professionals to share how they got where they are today, put them in front of high school students aspiring to similar careers, and something wonderful happens. Synergy. Six women 鈥 three nurses, a doctor, a medical interpreter and a radiographer 鈥 captured the attention of nearly 30 freshmen and […]