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QCC Police Academy Holds Second Graduation CeremonyQuinsigamond Community College’s Police Academy held its second graduation ceremony of the Academy’s extended format program on April 27, 2023, and already the entire graduating class of 17 officers have all secured employment. “We are delivering highly skilled officers to communities… Read More |
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Men's Basketball Finishes a Stellar Season with End of the Year LuncheonThe men's basketball team wrapped up an amazing season with an end-of-the-year luncheon, that celebrated every member of the team and staff. "It's been so fun to watch the team this season and they made us very proud," commented Assistant Director of Athletics & Fitness Center … Read More |
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Psychology Student Excels at QCCAustin Schacht started at QCC in the spring of 2020, with a strong interest in psychology and helping his community. Spring 2020 turned out to be one of the most challenging semesters to start college, but he didn't let the disruption stop his progress as he continued… Read More |
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Dental Hygiene Students Collaborate with Seven HillsFirst-year dental hygiene students at QCC have been performing a service learning activity with Seven Hills ASPiRE!, an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation. The ASPiRE! program offers innovative and creative programming that provides opportunities for people with intellectual and… Read More |
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Interactive Media Students Design NECHE Self Study CoverAs part of the NECHE accreditation process, a team led by Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs: Assessment, Curriculum Development and Academic Success, Kevin Li and Professor of Psychology, Judy Colson, have been creating a… Read More |
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Student Trustee Election Results Are InQCC students have voted and the new 2023-2024 Student Trustee is Maria Mikhaeil. Maria is in her first year at QCC. Maria's statement: "Hello everyone, My name is Maria Mikhaeil and I am your newly elected Student Trustee. Most… Read More |
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Get Vocal, Vote Local Discussion Raises Voting AwarenessOn April 20, 2023, Student Life and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted the Get Vocal, Vote Local discussion for students to learn more about local elections. Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Kevin Lovaincy, started the event by… Read More |
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Children Were the Spotlight in AprilShowing support of the children who are on our campus was the focus in April. The Children’s School: Early Childhood Education Lab School put on an art exhibit, which took place in room 101A in the Administration building on QCC's West Boylston Street campus. The art show… Read More |
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Invasive Species on Earth DayIn honor of Earth Day, QCC's Environmental Science program once again hosted a talk to celebrate the day, which occurs each year on April 22. The day was developed to spread awareness of the need to protect the earth's natural resources. On April 20, guest speaker Teresa Wolcott spoke… Read More |
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STEM Deans Announce STEM Students of the SemesterScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Deans Betty Lauer (School of Business, Engineering & Technology) and Ben Benton (School of Mathematics and Science) have announced the names of QCC students being recognized for the Spring 2023… Read More |
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Hospitality Program Hosts Etiquette DinnerOn April 5, the Hospitality and Recreation Management program held an etiquette dinner to show off the skills that QCC students learned throughout the semester in four different HRM courses. Students guided guests through an expertly prepared five-course meal in topics such as… Read More |
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QCC Safety CornerThe Safety Committee is continuing to answer questions and comments it has received through the Wyvern Guardian newsletter. Below please find the answers to several more questions. Make sure to check back each month as additional questions and answers… Read More |
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Wrapping Up the Year For StudentsPhi Theta Kappa PTK has been busy getting ready for the upcoming induction on May 8, where almost 200 new students will be inducted. The new officer team will be getting ready to come on board after induction, where they will focus on… Read More |
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Early College Heads to Statehouse to Advocate for FundingQCC and Early College Worcester made a visit to the Massachusetts Statehouse last month to advocate for an increase in Early College funding. Students and representatives from the Early College Worcester Partnership, QCC, Worcester State University and Worcester Public Schools met… Read More |
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In the NewsApril, 2023
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn April 24, 2023, Administrative Services welcomed Angel Jackson as IT Project Manager. Angel brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she worked as Senior Business Analyst at QCC through Kforce Staffing. Angel earned a Bachelor… Read More |
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Wrapping up Women's History Month with Womxn in Leadership LuncheonOn Monday, March 27 the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion along with the Office of Student Life and Leadership gathered a group of phenomenal women in leadership for a compelling discussion and luncheon. Worcester community member and entrepreneur Joyce Augustus gave the… Read More |
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QCC and Central Mass. Agency on Aging Find Success in Senior Dental ProgramQuinsigamond Community College and The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging (CMAA) have partnered to offer free dental care to seniors, finishing off the first year of its partnership with an increase in seniors coming to QCC for dental care. QCC’s Dental Clinic offers culturally sensitive,… Read More |
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QCC Students Offer Free Tax Assistance to the Worcester CommunityQuinsigamond Community College is offering free tax assistance through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Certified volunteers and QCC students provide assistance with preparing tax returns for people who make $60,000 or less and people with limited English language skills… Read More |
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Alum Hits Stride With Research PositionQCC alumna T'Leah McQuade spoke to the QCC community on Monday, March 20 about her educational and professional journey into the world of clinical research. McQuade graduated from QCC in 2022 with an associate degree in liberal arts. She had a… Read More |
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High School Students Get Free Manufacturing Certification from STEM Starter AcademyLast month, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School students came to QCC for a CNC certification. This was the first time high school students have come to QCC to receive a credential. Thanks to funding from the STEM Starter Academy, this certification, which would… Read More |
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSexual Assault Awareness Month is about both awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment and abuse. This April, Campus Police, the Office of Student Life, QCC Athletics, and the Title IX Office are asking the QCC community to encourage students to attend these events.… Read More |
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QCC Safety CornerQCC's Safety Committee The Safety Committee's primary purpose is to provide a conduit to give the community direct input in the creation and sustainability of a safe working environment. It will give the community, identified as faculty, staff, and students, a voice to bring safety… Read More |
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QCC Raises Money for American Cancer SocietyLast month, QCC acknowledged World Cancer Day by holding a fundraiser. Student Life, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Health Consultant Heather Lukas collaborated on a bake sale that raised over $450. Lukas reached out the American… Read More |
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Upcoming EventsChildren's School Art Exhibit Monday, April 3, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | 107A Celebrate the Week of the Young Child by taking a stroll through the Administrative Building hallway and through room 107A. There you will find a collection of… Read More |