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Class of 2026 Demonstrates Strength and Resolve at 61st CommencementQuinsigamond Community College celebrated over 1,400 graduates at its 61st commencement ceremony last month. Keynote speaker Dr. Matilde Castiel, a physician, public health leader and former commissioner of Health and Human Services for the City of Worcester, commended graduates for their… Read More |
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From the Desk of President PedrajaMay is always one of the most meaningful months of the academic year, and this year was no exception. It was filled with moments of celebration, achievement, and connection paired, for me personally, with a time of reflection and transition. On June 1, 2026, I shared with our community my… Read More |
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Defining What It Means to Be a QCC Student at Honors & AwardsQCC recognized its exemplary students last month at the 2026 Honors & Awards Ceremony. Proud loved ones cheered on veterans, departmental award recipients, and those who received special memorial and service awards. Students were also recognized for their participation in QCC's honors… Read More |
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Student of the Month: Shaynaya RodriguezShaynaya Rodriguez is blossoming at Quinsigamond Community College. She has found an advisor she truly connects with, a program that inspires her, and a work-study position that is preparing her for a professional future. After graduating from Burncoat High School in… Read More |
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PTK Has Award Winning YearThe Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society chapter at QCC recently earned international and regional awards, including being placed in the top 10% of chapters worldwide. At the international level, QCC’s Alpha Zeta Theta chapter was named a Top 100 Chapter, an honor based on equally weighted… Read More |
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Alumni Spotlight: Alyssa CorazziniAlyssa Corazzini How did QCC impact your journey? |
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Learn About Our New Alumni TrusteeFlorence LeClair has been appointed by the governor as the newest alumni trustee on the Board of Trustees, after being voted in by the Alumni Association. LeClair, a lifelong Worcester resident, credited QCC for laying out the foundation of her nursing career, which… Read More |
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Bridges to College Gets $38K in Grant FundingQCC was recently awarded $38,208 by the Healey-Driscoll Administration for its Bridges to College program, which helps low-income and entry-level adults transition to higher education. Bridges to College is a free summer program that prepares participants for math and English… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerAthletics CeremonyThe annual Athletics Ceremony celebrated the dedication, teamwork, and achievements of our student-athletes over the past year. Coaches, families, and peers gathered to recognize outstanding performances both on and off the field, highlighting the perseverance and… Read More |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffQCC is pleased to announce the following full-time staff updates: On May 4, 2026, Academic Affairs welcomed: Olanike “Nike” Ojelabi - Assistant Director of Testing Services.… Read More |
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In the NewsMay 2026 |
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QCC Makes Debut at WooTank Pitch CompetitionFor the first time, QCC participated in the WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition, marking a major milestone for student entrepreneurship at QCC. WooTank is part of StartUp Week Worcester, the multi‑day celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation in Central Massachusetts hosted by… Read More |
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Student of the Month: Lina UnSome students come to QCC to explore their options and find a direction. Others, like Lina Un, come ready to fulfill their calling. Lina is pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse through QCC's Practical Nursing Apprenticeship Degree Program. Growing up, she spent countless… Read More |
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Celebrating Co-Op StudentsQCC recently celebrated its cooperative education program, through which more than 50 students complete placements across multiple fields of study during the 2025–26 academic year. Ten academic areas currently require co-op participation, including computer information systems, manufacturing,… Read More |
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Leading the Way in Apprenticeship DegreesQCC has been developing apprenticeship degrees that combine paid work experience with academic credentials in multiple industries. This includes the first practical nursing apprenticeship degree program in Massachusetts, which launched earlier this year. QCC also offers a medical assistant… Read More |
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A People's History With Dr. Stefan BradleyAs part of QCC’s Sankofa Lecture Series, historian and author Dr. Stefan Bradley visited QCC last month to discuss his book If We Don’t Get It: A People’s History of Ferguson, which centers the voices most often left out of traditional historical narratives. Bradley is a nationally… Read More |
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Alumni Spotlight: Isabella CorazziniIsabella Corazzini How did QCC impact your journey? I started college in Baltimore, but returned home during COVID due to job loss, housing instability, and isolation, which forced me to start… Read More |
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Humanitarian Work Fuels Sociology ProfessorFor Adjunct Instructor of Interdisciplinary Studies Sandra Hinds, a lifelong commitment to helping others began with an example set at home. Her earliest influence was her mother, who is of East Indian and Jamaican descent and deeply committed to… Read More |
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Auto Tech Revs Up Campus ConnectionsPresident Luis G. Pedraja meets with Associate Professor John Diethelm to discuss QCC's Automotive Tech lab and how the program helps students enter a career in vehicle servicing and repair. We also hear the experiences of two current students in the program. … Read More |
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Applications Open for Foundation ScholarshipsDo you know a student who could use financial assistance this fall? Encourage them to apply for a QCC Foundation scholarship at qccfoundationscholarships.awardspring.com. QCC Foundation… Read More |
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From the Desk of President PedrajaApril has once again been filled with meaningful opportunities to connect with both our internal and external communities, represent the college, and advance key strategic priorities. It is also a time when the college shifts into high gear with preparations for commencement. Earlier… Read More |
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Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Graduates Second CohortQCC and UMass Memorial Medical Center recently celebrated their second class of medical assistant apprenticeships. Apprentices are able to continue earning a salary and benefits while advancing their career through the apprenticeship program. "I knew I wanted to grow my career and make a… Read More |
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Summit Campus and QCC Announce Summer College Readiness ProgramSummit Campus and QCC’s Student Accessibility Services recently announced the Summer College Prep Program, a new collaborative summer program designed to help rising high school juniors and seniors develop self-advocacy, strengthen academic skills and prepare for meaningful post-secondary… Read More |
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In the NewsApril 2026 |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffQCC is pleased to announce the following full-time staff updates: On February 24, Academic Affairs welcomed: Dr. Dennis Dean - Dean for School of Computing & Applied… Read More |