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Student Life HappeningsWelcome WeekStudent Life is pulling out all the stops for Welcome Week 2022, September 7 - September 16
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Wyvern Sports CornerCoaches Go ProCampQCC Men's Head Basketball Coach John Preziosa and Assistant Coach Bruce Marchand had a ball last month at the ProCamps basketball clinic in Foxborough with Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum. The two-day clinic served… Read More |
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A Message from Strategic CommunicationsThe Strategic Communications department has gone through many recent changes and we want to thank QCC Family for the continued support throughout this process. We are excited to kick off the 2022 Fall semester with renewed energy and vision! Our QCC community does so many amazing things… Read More |
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In the NewsSeptember, 2022
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn August 14th, 2022 Strategic Enrollment Development & Student Engagement welcomed Barbara Zawalich as Dean of Enrollment and Registrar. Barbara brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Registrar here at QCC. Barbara earned a… Read More |
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QCC Awarded $735,000 Workforce Training GrantOn July 11, 2022, Quinsigamond Community College was awarded a $735,000 workforce training grant from the Baker-Polito Administration. A total of $15 million in workforce training grants were awarded to the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges in support of the creation and expansion of training… Read More |
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Quinsigamond Community College Recognized as Best Community College in MassachusettsQuinsigamond Community College (QCC) was ranked best community college in Massachusetts in 2022 by Intelligent.com, an online source for program rankings and higher education planning. The research identifies… Read More |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Achieves 100% SuccessQuinsigamond Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program achieved a 100% pass rate in 2021 for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. All 13 students in QCC’s OTA program passed the certification, which allows them to apply for state… Read More |
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Dean Ben Benton Attends BIO International ConventionDean of the School of Math & Science, Dr. Ben Benton, recently participated in the 2022 BIO International Convention in San Diego, California. The BIO International Convention gathers thought leaders from around the globe to address various topics involving science… Read More |
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Collaboration Creates Shared Learning for Manufacturing and Respiratory StudentsManufacturing Technology and Respiratory Care have been working together on a project that mutually benefits both departments with the most up-to-date and hands-on learning possible. A few years ago, Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care Amy Hogan… Read More |
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Judge Guzman Donates Portrait by Renowned ArtistIf you attended the Quinsigabration Gala in May of this year, you would surely remember the stunning performance by inspirational artist Rob Surrette. Mr. Surrette is a speed painter and completed four large-scale portraits during the gala. One of the paintings from… Read More |
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Campus ConnectionsWith so much going on at QCC, it's easy to feel lost in the shuffle. Because of this, President Pedraja wants to keep our community connected and will soon be rolling out a new feature called Campus Connections. This monthly video series will cover a range of… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerNew Women's Basketball CoachThe QCC Wyverns Women's Basketball team has a new head coach, Andy Lynch. Coach Lynch has been involved with basketball since the mid-1980s, coaching at all age levels. He has served as a board member and coach for the Chelmsford… Read More |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn July 1, 2022, Academic Affairs welcomed Joanne Harrington as Clerk IV- Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education. Joanne brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Clerk IV/Adult Basic Education Professional… Read More |
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In the NewsJuly, 2022
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QCC Receives $500,000 Biotechnology GrantQuinsigamond Community College (QCC) was awarded $500,000 in state funding to train and help place over 70 participants into biotechnology jobs. Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, along with Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, Rosalin Acosta, visited QCC’s Healthcare and Workforce… Read More |
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Award Winning Gateway to College Program Celebrates 10 Years of SuccessStaff, faculty, and students gathered on Wednesday, June 22 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Gateway to College program at Quinsigamond Community College (QCC). Gateway to College is an early college program that helps students who are experiencing barriers in obtaining a high school… Read More |
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Police Academy Graduates First Class of Extended ProgramQuinsigamond Community College’s (QCC) Police Academy made history recently when the first class of 12 officers graduated from the Academy’s new extended format program. The Academy’s new format runs courses during the evenings and on weekends. Graduates from the program are eligible for entry-… Read More |
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Veteran Affairs Participates in Veterans Inc. Annual Stand DownVeteran Affairs and Admissions represented QCC at the 17th Annual Stand Down event on June 17, 2022, which was hosted by Veterans Inc. Veterans Inc. is a national leader in homelessness prevention for veterans and is headquartered in Massachusetts. The Stand Down event is a chance for… Read More |
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Perseverance is Key for HiSET/GED GraduatesQCC held a graduation ceremony for students receiving their HiSET/GED on June 13, 2022 in the Hebert Auditorium, on QCC's main campus. Director of Testing Laura Tino led the event and noted how special it was to hold the ceremony in person for the first time since the… Read More |
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Worcester Celebrates 300th AnniversaryWorcester celebrated its birthday in a big way this year and QCC joined in on the fun! Worcester, Massachusetts was established as a town on June 14, 1722, making this summer the 300th anniversary of New England's second biggest city. The city put on a three-day Tercentennial Weekend which… Read More |
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QCC NISOD Recipients Accept Awards for ExcellenceEight members of Quinsigamond Community College were 2022 recipients of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. Recipients are nominated for demonstrating an outstanding commitment and contribution to QCC's students and colleagues. This year,… Read More |
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Student Life Monthly HappeningsSummer Summit DaysSummer Summit Days are starting soon! This new initiative allows new incoming students to get some of the initial preparation for college out of the way, so they can focus on creating a sense of belonging during New Student Orientation in August. Wednesday,… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerMen's BaseballThe QCC Wyvern's Baseball team made it to the playoffs with only 10 players this season! They were led by Head Coach John McLaughlin and Assistant Coach Paul Goodwin. In addition, three of the players received… Read More |
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In the NewsJune, 2022
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