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Wyvern Sports CornerThe Athletic Center is gearing up for a fantastic fall with fitness classes running weekly and a robust student athletics program that will start with soccer and baseball. Faculty, staff and community members are welcome to attend games (for free!) and support our student athletes! … Read More |
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In the NewsAugust 2024 |
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Historic MassEducate Plan Provides Free Community CollegeOn July 29, Governor Healey signed a budget that includes $93.5 million for the creation of MassEducate, a new financial aid program making community college free for all students who do not currently have a bachelor’s degree, regardless of age or income. Expanding on the success of… Read More |
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Get Ready for the Start of the SemesterThat familiar feeling is in the air...the start of the Fall semester is coming and we are all excited to welcome our new and returning students on the first day of classes, Wednesday, September 4! Get in the spirit by attending All College Day, wearing blue or a QCC-branded item on September 4… Read More |
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Respiratory Care Program Receives National Excellence AwardQuinsigamond Community College’s Respiratory Care program was recently honored with the President's Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). QCC was one of only 10 colleges in the country to earn this recognition. “… Read More |
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New Deputy Chief of Police Sworn In at QCCOn Monday, July 15, 2024, Quinsigamond Community College swore in its new Deputy Chief of Operations for Campus Police, Michael "Mike" Vigeant. The role had been vacant since former Deputy Chief of Operations Stephen DiGiovanni became Chief of Police earlier… Read More |
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QCC Votes: Increasing Registration and EngagementWe are excited to announce QCC Votes, a new initiative aimed at increasing voter registration and engagement within our QCC community. In partnership with The Office of Community Engagement, the ACLU, Third Act, Student Services, and Alumni Services, this initiative will be kicking… Read More |
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Centering Intersectionality: An Imperative for Higher EducationLast month, the QCC community had the privilege of attending an enlightening workshop on intersectionality and its crucial role in higher education. Led by Dr. NTG, professor of Practice in Higher Education and Social Justice Education and Coordinator for Social Justice Education at UMass… Read More |
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Practical Nursing Students Achieve 95% Pass Rate for LicensureQuinsigamond Community College’s Practical Nursing program recently received word that graduates of the 2023 program achieved a 95% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a nationally recognized exam required to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Dean of the… Read More |
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Campus Police Adds Female Officers to its DepartmentQuinsigamond Community College has increased the diversity of its Campus Police department with the hiring of two new female officers, Nicole Maffei and Cheyenne Walker. Maffei and Walker were sworn in earlier this summer and have been completing QCC’s six-week… Read More |
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Computer Science Professor on Cover of Living the Photo Artistic Life MagazineFor Professor of Computer Information Systems Robert Desilets, programming and databases aren't the only things he can do on the computer. Desilets is an accomplished digital artist and was recently chosen as the featured artist for the… Read More |
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Disability Pride MonthA message from Kristie Proctor, Director of Student Accessibility Services July was Disability Pride month, and this celebration is the same age as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The first Disability Pride Parade was… Read More |
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Safety CornerIf you haven’t started Step One of the Active Threat/Run, Hide, Fight Training program, you can still attend. Step One features a PowerPoint introduction to the Active Threat/Run, Hide, Fight program to begin building more awareness. This training is available for all faculty, staff and students… Read More |
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Wyverns Sports CornerBleacher Ribbon Cutting On Monday, July 15, former Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) President Kimberly Lindsey and Men's Baseball Coach Corey Coleman had the honor of cutting the ribbon for a new set of bleachers at QCC's baseball field. PTK raised… Read More |
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In the NewsJuly 2024 |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn July 8, QCC welcomed the following: Krista Piazza - Project Manager, Apprenticeship Degree Initiatives - Academic Affairs. Krista brings several years of experience. Most recently she was Vice President of Worcester Advisors.… Read More |
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QCC Awarded $500,000 for Healthcare Workforce ProgramsQuinsigamond Community College has been awarded a $500,000 Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration. The grant is part of $15.9 million in workforce development initiatives throughout the state and is funded by the Executive Office of Labor and… Read More |
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Skills Capital Grant Provides $171K for Healthcare EquipmentQuinsigamond Community College was awarded $171,016 from the state’s Skills Capital Grant program to purchase industry-standard lab equipment for its Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate program and Surgical Technology associate degree program. “This funding will be instrumental in helping… Read More |
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Faculty and Staff DEI Certificate Program in Progress at QCCQuinsigamond Community College was recently awarded $51,968 from the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF). The state awarded more than $1.3 million in HEIF grants to higher education institutions for projects that advance racial equity. QCC is using its HEIF… Read More |
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QCC Launches New Automation Robotics Manufacturing CertificateQuinsigamond Community College has created a new Automation Robotics Manufacturing Technology (ARMTech) certificate, thanks to funding from the National Science Foundation. The certificate program, which will start in the Fall 2024 semester, will prepare students for immediate entry into… Read More |
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Alum Exceled Through Support and ScholarshipGrowing up in Worcester with a passion for engineering, Ronald Quijada's educational journey led him from Worcester Technical High School to Quinsigamond Community College and culminated with a transformative scholarship from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and a transfer to UMass… Read More |
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Bridging Histories, Shaping Futures: A Multisensory Journey Through AANHPI HeritageIn celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a captivating event took place at the end of May, offering attendees a multisensory journey through history and personal stories. The gathering, led by speakers DEI Program Administrator-Office of… Read More |
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Cooking for Wyvern WellnessStudents stirred up a feast of knowledge and flavor at last month's Cooking for Wyvern Wellness event, sponsored by the Office of Health and Wellness. The interactive workshop took place in the Test Kitchen at the Worcester Senior Center, led by Instructor Catherine Kling-Nourse… Read More |
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High School Equivalency Students CelebrateEach June, a ceremony is held for students who receive their High School Equivalency (HSE). At this year's ceremony there were 20 graduates in attendance, but close to 100 individuals who completed their HSE. The graduation ceremony is a way to congratulate these adult learners for the hard work… Read More |
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Pride Month at QCC: Discussion, Education, and Community Perspectives Highlight LGBTQIA+ IssuesQCC celebrated Pride Month throughout June with a series of events and initiatives that highlighted the importance of LGBTQIA+ history and ongoing community understanding. Academic Counselor Christina Tzortzinis, President's Assistant for Engagement & Initiatives… Read More |