Newsletter

May 2026
	QCC Makes Debut at WooTank Pitch Competition For 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
	Student of the Month: Lina Un Some 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
	Celebrating Co-Op Students QCC 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
	Leading the Way in Apprenticeship Degrees QCC 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
	A People's History With Dr. Stefan Bradley As 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
	Alumni Spotlight: Isabella Corazzini Isabella Corazzini Grant Writing, Development, and Operations Consultant Class of 2025 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
	Humanitarian Work Fuels Sociology Professor For 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 was of East Indian and Jamaican descent and deeply committed to helping… Read More
	Auto Tech Revs Up Campus Connections President 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
	Applications Open for Foundation Scholarships Do 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
	From the Desk of President Pedraja April 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
	Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Graduates Second Cohort QCC 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
	Summit Campus and QCC Announce Summer College Readiness Program Summit 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
	In the News April 2026 Photos: Three Tantasqua alums star for Quinsigamond CC baseball team … Read More
	QCC Welcomes New Staff QCC 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

April 2026
	Career-Ready Students Thriving in Workforce at Harr Toyota Quinsigamond Community College students are proving once again that they are entering the workforce prepared, professional, and eager to excel. At Worcester’s Harr Toyota Service & Parts Department, recent graduate Mariam Abdelwahab and… Read More
	From the Desk of President Pedraja March certainly lived up to the old saying of coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb, as New England weather kept us guessing, with temperatures swinging from the 30s to over 70 degrees. The pace of the month matched that unpredictability, as it was filled with meaningful engagement,… Read More
	Helping the Community and Gaining Experience With VITA Tax Program Students at QCC are gaining hands‑on experience by providing free tax preparation services to community members through the federally supported Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. After in-class training, students perform weekly sessions preparing tax returns under… Read More
	Student of the Month: Jonathan Scott When Jonathan "Jon" Scott, a Computer Information Systems major and student veteran, runs into an obstacle, he tackles it head-on. “In my family, the attitude was if you have a problem, don’t complain about it - start a revolution,” Jon said. In this case, the… Read More
	EmpowerHER: Leading the Change At the EmpowerHER: Leading the Change panel, hosted by the Office of Access, Opportunity, and Institutional Compliance; the Mentoring Program, and Career & Transfer Services, local women leaders shared powerful stories of resilience, growth, and purpose. Their experiences… Read More
	Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Favreau Jessica Favreau Commercial Lending Officer, Vice President at Worker’s Credit Union Class of 2002 How did QCC impact your journey? QCC played a pivotal role in shaping both my confidence and my career direction. It offered me an environment where I could grow… Read More
	Campus Connections Chats With Health and Wellness Cold season may be wrapping up, but the Health and Wellness team never stops! Check out their conversation with President Pedraja in the latest Campus Connections. … Read More
	Rad Tech Students Get Behind the Scenes Look at Fusion Energy Students and faculty from QCC’s Radiologic Technology program recently had an extraordinary opportunity to visit Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) in Devens, MA, one of the world’s leading centers for fusion energy research and technology. During the visit, students were among the… Read More
	Stigma Research at the Eastern Psychology Conference QCC students and faculty recently represented the college at the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) conference, a major annual gathering that brings together psychology scholars from across the Northeast and beyond. The focus of QCC's three poster presentations was stigma… Read More
	Captain Hemo Thanks QCC for a Successful Blood Drive Captain Hemoglobin showed up on campus at the start of April to promote a blood drive and thank donors for their contributions to the Rhode Island Blood Center. Over 35 participants showed up, resulting in donations that will help to save as many as 90 lives. One of the donations was even… Read More
	Professor of History Shares Research on Gold Coast Journalism Professor of History Ben Wendorf recently shared long‑term research at QCC's Lunch and Learn series. Drawing on 19th‑century newspapers from what is now Ghana, Wendorf's research explores how local journalists documented infrastructure, commerce, and public life during a… Read More

April 2026