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¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Speaker Series Continues with Immigration and the Undocumented Student

Whether their relatives relocated to the U.S. generations ago or arrived just recently, participants in Mount Wachusett Community College’s dialogue on immigration realized their family histories share a common theme: Their parents, grandparents, ancestors or even they themselves emigrated for the hope of a better life and greater opportunity. More than 80 students, faculty, staff […]

Mentors Honored During ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s Women’s Appreciation Day

Faculty and staff members who play an instrumental role in the lives of ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ students were recognized on March 24 during the college’s annual Women’s Appreciation Day. The celebration capped a month-long of activities and events in celebration of Women’s History Month. For the eighth year, students in Professor Susan Goldstein’s Journalism I class have […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ and Northeastern University Establish Transfer Agreement

Mount Wachusett Community College and Northeastern University have established a new transfer agreement that allows eligible ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ graduates to seamlessly transfer associate degree credits into Northeastern University College of Professional Studies to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Northeastern University College of Professional Studies offers bachelor’s degree completion programs in fast-growing fields such as information technology, health management, […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Participates in 9th Annual Alternative Spring Break

A group of ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ students and staff members spent part of spring break as home builders with Habitat for Humanity of North Central Massachusetts to benefit a family in Ayer. The day-long volunteer effort on March 16 marked ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s 9th annual Alternative Spring Break, organized by the office of Student Life and the Center for Civic Learning and Community […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s Annual Juniors Symposium Preps Teens for College

Nearly 200 area high school juniors were welcomed to Mount Wachusett Community College’s annual Juniors Symposium this week to gain insight into applying to colleges and universities, seeking financial aid and scholarships, and related topics to help them succeed. Over 90 juniors from Fitchburg, Athol, Murdock and Gardner high schools attended the half-day symposium on March 15, while another […]

Visions & Rx Programs Host Etiquette Luncheon for Rising Professionals

In today’s job market, it is becoming more common for employers to seek ideal candidates through a series of interviews. One of these interviews could be over lunch or dinner with one or more members of the search committee. This type of environment can be extremely stressful for a candidate who is trying to put […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s Third Annual STEM Awareness Day Showcases Careers & Academic Programs

Aspiring scientists, medical professionals, engineers and mathematicians were among the crowd of area high school students who attended Mount Wachusett Community College’s third annual STEM Awareness Day promoting academic programs and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Nearly 90 high school seniors from Fitchburg, Leominster, Oakmont, Montachusett Reginal Vocational Technical, Gardner, […]

Let’s Talk About Race – Mount Wachusett hosts Men of Color panel discussion

GARDNER – In an effort to close out Black History Month with a healthy dose of food for thought, Mount Wachusett Community College hosted a well-attended panel discussion and luncheon titled Men of Color on Monday. A major theme of the event was listening to panelists as they described their experiences growing up and becoming […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Nursing Students Take on the CPR Community-Wide Challenge

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ nursing majors trained more than 150 students, staff and faculty members to administer the life-saving skills of Hands-Only CPR during a community-wide challenge that engaged college students from throughout Worcester County. ¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ’s chapter of the Student Nurses Association sponsored the event February 22 and 23 in partnership with the American Heart Association’s Central Massachusetts […]

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ Offering Free Workshops for Adult Learners

¿ªÔªÆåÅÆ is offering free workshops this spring for adult learners interested in earning a college degree. The  Adult College Experience (ACE) program features hands-on workshops designed to guide adult learners through the steps of applying for college and financial aid, selecting courses, managing coursework and balancing school with work and family life. Participants attending all […]