01/2021

United Way Community Members Tour HomePlate Food Pantry and Resource Center

In mid-October, community members from the United Way of Central Massachusetts had the opportunity to preview QCC’s newly expanded HomePlate Food Pantry and Resource Center.

The HomePlate Food Pantry and Resource Center has more than doubled in size and can greatly increase its services, thanks in part to United Way’s grant, which was used to fund a state-of-the-art electronic software...

OER Resource a Gamechanger for Faculty and Students

Open Educational Resources (OER) may just be a game changer for college students who find themselves financially struggling to pay for college textbooks. OER enables faculty and students to access free educational materials that are in the public domain or released with intellectual property licenses that facilitate the free use, adaptation and distribution of resources. OER is starting to take hold across the...

Rising Above The Odds – QCC Alumna is in Full Bloom

QCC alumna Tiana Diaz knows firsthand what it’s like to be down on your luck and feel like there is nowhere to turn for help. A series of bad circumstances and bad choices had led her to a dark place and one that she was unsure she could rise above. For some, being told you are not good enough, you won’t amount to anything would keep many people down...but not Tiana Diaz.

Today the...

Equine Therapy Brings Joy to QCC Veterans and their Families

Approximately 32 of QCC's veterans and their families took part in an experience that they are hoping will be an annual event. On October 23, the group met at the Dare to Dream Ranch Military Retreat in Foster, Rhode Island for a day of multifaceted equine therapy, relaxation and some plain old fun.

Director of Veteran Affairs, Paula Ogden, learned about this incredible resource for...

Wyvern Sports Corner

QCC’s Men’s Soccer Team Has Stellar 2021 Season

The Wyverns began their 2021 season only two weeks after the College opened full-time (after being fully remote since March 2020). They practiced with tremendous heart, while continuing to work on recruiting more soccer players. Their hard work paid off and they landed in the playoffs. On October 28, they played their last game of the season...

QCC Welcomes New Staff & Faculty

We are pleased to announce the following full-time staff updates:

On October 3, 2021: Enrollment Management & Student Engagement welcomed Carlos Perez as Senior Financial Aid Counselor. Carlos brings to this position over 20 years of experience. Most recently, he was the Customer Care Supervisor at Better Business Bureau. Carlos earned a Bachelor’s Degree from...

QCC Welcomes New Faculty and Staff

We are very pleased to announce the following full-time staff updates:

On October 31, 2021 Strategic Enrollment Development & Student Engagement welcomed Olivia Nakato as Clerk III-  Student Accessibility Services Office. Olivia brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, she was a Peer Writing Tutor at QCC. Olivia earned an associate degree from QCC...

Community College Presidents Release Joint Statement on New Vaccine Policy

On September 20, 2021, Quinsigamond Community College President Luis G. Pedraja, Ph.D., joined the other 14 community college presidents in the Commonwealth in his support of a new COVID-19 vaccine policy that will go into effect January 2022.

Below is the statement issued by the 15 Massachusetts Community College presidents.

“During the last 18 months, the...

Quinsigamond Community College Offers Free Healthcare Training

Quinsigamond Community College’s Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education (CWDCE) is once again offering a free Medical Administrative Assistant program and a free Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aide program, in late fall 2021 and early spring 2022. Each program takes approximately two months to complete.

“These free workforce training programs are one of the ways QCC is making an...

Friendship and Family Describe This Special Mentor/Mentee Partnership

Imagine being thousands of miles from your home, in a country where you don’t speak the language and a place where you know almost no one.  Then imagine taking a leap of faith and enrolling in college classes to earn your degree to set yourself on a path to a better future.

Quinsigamond Community College student Ben Maiga is a native French speaker, who today is a second year...

Students and Alpacas Made for a Perfect Day

A few furry friends greeted students during the first week of classes, thanks to QCC’s Accessibility Services. Each year these gentle and angelic creatures visit QCC’s main campus to bring smiles and laughter to everyone.

The visit is courtesy of Angel Hair Alpacas, of North Grafton and is one of the most anticipated visits each fall and spring. This event was the perfect venue for new...

Welcome Week Gets the Fall Semester Off to a Great Start

QCC welcomed back its students with a week of fun and festivities to kick off the 2021 fall semester. Director of Student Life and Leadership, Ashlee Givins was on hand to greet students, help make them feel comfortable, and let them know that they are an important part of Wyvern nation. Each month the Student Fuller Center hosts a variety of events to get students engaged with their fellow...

Veterans Club Visits USS Constitution

On Saturday, September 25, the QCC Veterans Club met at the USS Constitution for a scheduled private tour. QCC students and staff also had the opportunity to view the firing of the saluting battery for evening colors. At almost 224 years old, the USS Constitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world.

Throughout the year, the Veterans Club hosts a variety of events and provides...

QCC at Southbridge - A Vital Part of the Community

Students, staff and faculty kick off the fall semester at QCC at Southbridge, located in Southbridge High School.

This location allows for a broader footprint in the region, and a more integrated approach to program development and higher education opportunities.  For more information on all the amazing programs and courses available, visit QCC at Southbridge...