December 2024
Green Career Fair

Green Careers: Opportunity Meets Purpose

QCC's recent Green Career Fair was a resounding success, bringing together innovative organizations committed to environmental protection and exciting career opportunities for students. Attendees enjoyed the fair for its diverse range of opportunities and the chance to connect directly with… Read More

ACE Gala

QCC at the African Community Education Gala

Quinsigamond Community College had full representation at the 18th annual ACE (African Community Education) Gala last month with guests including QCC staff, students, alumni and President Pedraja. The event included its yearly student fashion show, live drumming and dance performances, in… Read More

A huge slam dunk at the 2024 QCC Alumni Basketball game

Wyvern Sports Corner

Men's Soccer

The following players from the Men's Soccer team were recognized as All-Region 21 for their outstanding athletic and academic performance this year.

First Team All-Region 21

Jason Job

Diego Pinto

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In the News

November 2024

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QCC Welcomes New Staff

On October 28, 2024, QCC welcomed the following: 

Thomas Vail - Maintainer I (Second Shift) - Administrative Services. Thomas holds several years of experience. Most recently, he was a Splice Service Technician for Verizon.

In the month of November QCC… Read More

November 2024
QCC alum Anthony Barbosa

From QCC to Community Leader: Summer Jam Creator Reflects on Journey

Like Quinsigamond Community College, former student Anthony Barbosa lives and breathes community. Barbosa, a QCC alum, is the creator of the Summer Jam Classic, an event that showcases local basketball talent and promotes small… Read More

QCC will use a Greater Worcester Community Foundation grant for its Bridges to College program

QCC Receives Grant from Greater Worcester Community Foundation

Quinsigamond Community College has received a $12,500 grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation (GWCF). QCC will use the funds for its Bridges to College program, a support program to prepare students for college-level math and English courses.

“I’m excited that the college has… Read More

Nicholas Cherry

Student of the Month: Nicholas Chery

Nick Chery is the eternally inspired type. As an Interactive Media Game Design major, with a passion for film, music and graphic design, he has leveraged QCC as the place to let his imagination soar while increasing his entrepreneurial skills.

Nick’s creative persona, Read More

VP of Academic Affairs Kathy Rentsch speaking at the Managers Academy

First Managers Academy Celebrates Graduates

Last month, Human Resources and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion celebrated the first group of graduates from its Managers Academy. The Managers Academy is a six-week program to ensure employees in a supervisory position are equipped with the necessary skills and cultural knowledge… Read More

Executive Director of Advising, Testing, Career & Transfer Amy Carmack

Get to Know Advising!

As one of the most frequented departments on campus, the College Advising Center serves as a crucial touchpoint in a student's academic journey. 

"We see every single student who comes through the college," explained Amy Carmack, Ed.D., executive director of Advising,… Read More

(front) Campus Police Officer Nick Yacuzzi with Community Resource Dog Siggy and (back, from left) Deputy Chief of Police Operations Mike Vigeant, Deputy Chief of Administration Reynaldo Rodriguez and Chief of Police Stephen DiGiovanni with a truckload of supplies for pets of hurricane victims.

QCC Community Holds Pet Supply Drive for Hurricane Victims

The Quinsigamond Community College community is coming to the aid of pets affected by the recent hurricanes in several Southern states, through a recent Pet Food Drive sponsored by the QCC Police Department. Over a hundred pounds of food and several boxes of supplies and toys have been donated… Read More

Tips to improve meetings

Think Meetings Can be More Efficient? Lunch and Learn Says Yes!

October's Lunch and Learn tackled a universal workplace challenge: how to improve meetings. Led by Coordinator of Transfer and Articulation Beth Fullerton, this session provided a wealth of information and strategies to transform your meetings from time-draining obligations to… Read More

(from left, back) Career & Transfer Services Counselor Oscar Chavez, Clerk IV Career Services Brenda Kuchnicki, Career and Transfer Services Counselor Emily Green, (from left, front) Coordinator of Transfer/Articulation Beth Fullerton and High School/Chapter 74 Articulation Specialist Nicole Fortin

Transfer Fair Empowers Students on Navigating Next Steps

QCC's recent Transfer Fair proved to be a remarkable success, drawing approximately 130 students, who had the opportunity to connect with representatives from 47 universities and colleges and gain information for the next step of their academic journeys.

Following the main event, eight… Read More

ICW

Breaking Down Barriers with Barbells: Psi Beta and Psych Club Speaker Series

In a compelling presentation for the Psi Beta & Psychology Club Speaker Series, Inner City Weightlifting (ICW) founder Jon Feinman, alongside program participants Tiyreek MacFee and Daiquan Rice, shared how a unique approach to physical fitness is reshaping lives and challenging… Read More

QCC's interactive robot at the STEM Spectacle

STEM Spectacle Showcases Local Ingenuity and Workforce

Last month, QCC hosted its annual STEM Spectacle event, bringing together local manufacturers, workforce development programs and technical high schools to showcase the exciting world of STEM careers.

"This event is a great chance for high school and college students to learn more… Read More

An Empty Place at the Table display at QCC's Downtown campus

An Empty Place at the Table

Each October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is recognized across the country. To contribute to the education and prevention of this national issue, an exhibit titled An Empty Place at the Table was on display at QCC, at both the West Boylston Street and Downtown campuses.

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Halloween

QCC's Halloween Celebration: Costumes, Candy and Good Cheer

Spirits were high and creativity soared during QCC's Halloween celebration and Office Trick or Treat Program! Students, staff and their families transformed the campus into a festive Halloween haven, complete with a costume contest that showcased everything from clever pop culture references to… Read More

Men's Soccer

Wyvern Sports Corner

Men's Soccer

A big congratulations is in order for the QCC Wyvern’s Men’s Soccer Team who competed in the NJCAA Region XXI Finals! On Wednesday, October 30, they beat Springfield Tech 1-0 in the play-off game, securing their spot in the semi-finals. Their 1-0 victory on… Read More

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QCC Welcomes New Staff

In the Month of October QCC welcomed the following:

Rebecca Francoeur - Teacher - Children's School (Grade 2)  Academic Affairs. Rebecca has several years of experience and most recently, she was a Part-Time Teacher at QCC. Rebecca holds a bachelor's degree from… Read More

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In the News

October 2024
All College Day 2024

All College Day Brings Higher Ed Commissioner to QCC

All College Day 2024 was one for the books. With historic enrollment, a look at the future of higher education and reconnecting with colleagues in the newly renovated Hebert Auditorium, September 3rd was an energizing and enlightening day for the QCC community.

QCC President Dr.… Read More

QCC was awarded $239K for its re-entry culinary program

Re-entry Workforce Development Program Awarded $239K

Quinsigamond Community College was recently awarded a $239,216 Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration and administered by the Commonwealth Corporation, a quasi-public agency within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The… Read More

A volunteer from Third Act Massachusetts helps a QCC student register to phone with their phone.

QCC Votes: Registration Initiative Engages Community

Quinsigamond Community College held a voter registration drive, QCC Votes, on National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17. The nonpartisan event registered close to 100 people and included informational workshops to increase awareness of the voting process.

“We want to… Read More

QCC student Ashley Lester sang the national anthem at the 2024 commencement ceremony.

Student of the Month: Ashley Lester

If you happen to run into a campus tour at QCC, you might hear the melodic voice of Ashley Lester, a student ambassador and singer of the national anthem at QCC’s 2024 commencement ceremony. This Jamaican-born Criminal Justice major exemplifies the spirit of QCC with her… Read More

QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja speaking at the TRIO Breakfast

First Gen Students Gain Insights From QCC Staff at TRIO Breakfast

TRIO Student Support Services held a breakfast last month where staff members and students came together to share their experiences and offer valuable advice for first-generation college students, a phrase used to describe those who don't have an immediate family member who attended college. As… Read More