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Alumni Spotlight - Harolyn Castillo ArriagaHarolyn Castillo Arriaga; Founder and CEO OF World of Foods Worcester, CEO of Verde Events, visiting nurse of two home care agencies, Community Outreach Coordinator for various Worcester organizations How did QCC impact your journey? QCC marked the beginning of my… Read More |
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QCC to Host Anna Maria Bachelor of Social WorkAnna Maria College just launched its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program housed at QCC. The innovative program offers an affordable and accessible pathway for students with an associate degree to complete their four-year degree in the high-demand field of social work. Classes will begin this… Read More |
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State Recognition for QCC Employees in New Black Leaders ProgramTwo QCC employees were given official citations this summer as part of the state’s New Black Leaders recognition program. Executive Director of Access, Opportunity & Institutional Compliance John Holloway and Adjunct Faculty Member Shaun Murphy received the… Read More |
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Auxilium Center for Entrepreneurship at QCC Uplifting Student EntrepreneursQuinsigamond Community College and Auxilium Worcester celebrated the launch of the Auxilium Center for Entrepreneurship at QCC, a new partnership designed to provide students with the mentorship, resources and tools needed for launching successful startups. The event was held at Auxilium… Read More |
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Foundation Member Recognized With Katharine F. Erskine AwardQCC Foundation Treasurer (and former QCC Trustee) Linda Cavaioli was recognized as one of the 2025 Katharine F. Erskine Award recipients. The Katharine F. Erskine Award is given by YWCA Central Massachusetts and recognizes women who have demonstrated leadership and reached… Read More |
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Remembering 9/11 Ride at QCCQCC hosted the starting point of the 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit escort ride last month. This powerful traveling exhibition tribute joined a convoy of police, fire, and EMS professionals in route to the Fitchburg Municipal Airport, where the exhibit was on display for the public. |
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Wyvern Sports CornerFitness ClassesAs the weather cools down, bring the heat back up with a free fitness class! Yoga
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In the NewsSeptember 2025 |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffQCC is pleased to announce the following full-time staff updates. In August and September Academic Affairs welcomed the following: Carissa Soucie as an Assistant Professor of Nurse Education/A.D.N. Program (Evenings). Carissa brings to this position several… Read More |
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Welcome Back to QCC For Fall 2025That special feeling is in the air - it's the start of the Fall 2025 semester at QCC! We're excited to welcome back students and employees on Wednesday, September 3, for the first day of classes. Read on for important information to start the semester off right! All College Day… Read More |
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Computer Science Alum Ready to Take on WPIRecent graduate Daniil Gurov is headed to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) this fall to pursue a computer science degree, with the ultimate goal of working in governmental cybersecurity. This hardworking, dedicated student rose to his potential at QCC, but also made time to… Read More |
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From the Desk of President PedrajaThe energy is building, and a brand-new semester is just around the corner! One of the most recent and exciting milestones in our commitment to student success is the launch of the First-Generation Student Support Center, opening in Room 170A. As a first-generation college student myself,… Read More |
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Staff Kickball Game Scores Big Before School StartsAs summer wound down and the anticipation of a new academic year filled the air, QCC came together for an energetic kickball game that perfectly captured the excitement of new beginnings. The friendly competition brought colleagues from different departments onto the field, where laughter and… Read More |
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Get to Know Veteran Affairs!Director of Veteran Affairs Matthew Casaubon does more than distribute educational military benefits - he creates community and connects with QCC's veteran population on an individual level. It can be difficult to identify veteran students, especially when some might not… Read More |
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Together We Thrive: QCC Launches Fundraising CampaignQuinsigamond Community College (QCC) and the QCC Foundation (QCCF) are in the leadership phase of the Together We Thrive multi-year fundraising campaign – a bold, comprehensive initiative designed to meet the evolving needs of QCC students and the campus and strengthen… Read More |
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Scholar-in-Residence Leveraging AI TutoringQCC is empowering faculty to pursue research, while inspiring campus-wide academic excellence and community belonging through its Scholar-in-Residence program. Professor of Computer Science Hao Loi was selected as the 2025/2026 Scholar to conduct research on how artificial… Read More |
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Upcoming EventsAlumni & Friends Night @ the WooSox Friday, September 5, 5:30 p.m. | Polar Park Join the QCC Alumni Association at the Third Annual QCC Night as the WooSox take on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. Tickets include an all-you-can-eat BBQ and prime seating.… Read More |
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Student Events to Start the SemesterOnline Academic Meet and Greet Tuesday, September 9, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Zoom This exciting new event allows students to meet with online and remote-blended instructors in real time. Instructors will also provide information about QCC's support services during… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerThere's no better way to dive into the Fall semester than by cheering on the Wyverns or staying active with fitness classes. Whether you're taking in a game or trying out that yoga class you've been thinking about, these activities offer the perfect opportunity to build community and boost your… Read More |
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In the NewsAugust 2025 |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn July 28, 2025, Enrollment & Student Services welcomed Jim McDonagh as a Senior Financial Aid Counselor. Jim brings to this position several years of experience. Most recently, he worked as an institutional review specialist for the Federal Student… Read More |
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QCC SUCCESS Scholar Proves There’s No One Way To LearnLocal student Matthew Cronin is redefining success by turning personal obstacles into opportunities, thanks in part to the SUCCESS Scholars program at Quinsigamond Community College. Cronin is part of QCC’s SUCCESS Scholars program, a state-funded initiative that provides… Read More |
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Student of the Month: Tracey PowersTracey Powers is ready to learn. This mother of two is embracing QCC as an opportunity to expand her knowledge and grow her skill set, while inspiring an educational atmosphere for her next generation. After a difficult high school experience, Tracey’s focus wasn’t on… Read More |
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Bookstore Changes: Get InformedDid you know there is a new process for students to buy textbooks? QCC has partnered with eCampus.com to provide easy online ordering for textbooks and course materials. Students must now purchase all books and course materials online from eCampus.com. Orders are then shipped, for… Read More |
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From the Desk of President PedrajaAs I wrote in my recent Telegram and Gazette column, August is a time when the slower pace of the summer months gives way to the transformation of the fall academic year. This is a time when I reflect on the upcoming semester and consider how I can contribute to building a stronger college… Read More |