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Human Services Club Supports Toy DriveEach year, the Human Services Club completes a community service project to help those most in need. Given that the economy has impacted many, last semester's students wanted to support their peers by collaborating with QCC's Toys for Joy toy drive to make sure finances wouldn't get in the way… Read More |
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QCC Nursing Grads Ready to Meet Rising Healthcare DemandThe culmination of Quinsigamond Community College’s Fall 2024 semester included pinning ceremonies for over 90 students, who graduated from the college’s nursing program and will now enter the healthcare industry. The students completed an Associate of Science in Nurse Education degree and will… Read More |
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"State of Mind" Gives Insider Look at QCCState of Mind, QCC's monthly radio program ion Unity radio is a great opportunity to get a closer look at the hard work that faculty and staff are doing each day, as well as hear firsthand experience from students and alumni. |
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STEM Deans Announce “STEM Students of the Semester” for Fall 2024STEM Deans Benjamin Benton (School of Mathematics, Science & Engineering) and Shunda Ware (School of Business, Computing & Applied Technologies) announced the names of 31 individual STEM students whose efforts and achievements were recognized as STEM… Read More |
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Wyvern Sports CornerMen's Baseball The Men's Baseball team is gearing up for their next season. Keep an eye on QCC.edu/athletics for schedules, team rosters and links to livestreamed games. Students interested in joining the… Read More |
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Upcoming EventsCLRP Learning Community of Practice Wednesday, February 12, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Room 107 Ahlfors or Zoom Join Professor of Sociology and Scholar in Residence Teresa Varriale Gonzalez… Read More |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn January 2, 2025, QCC welcomed: Gui De Jesus - Accountant I (Student Accounts) - Administrative Services. Most recently, he worked part-time in the Business Office at QCC. Gui holds an associate degree from QCC. On January 6, 2025, QCC welcomed: |
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In the NewsJanuary 2025 |
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Siggy Becomes Top Dog: QCC's Newest Officer Brings Comfort to CampusQuinsigamond Community College held a graduation last week, but not for students. The ceremony was for Siggy, QCC’s first community resource dog. Siggy recently finished months of training to be sworn in as an official community resource dog and K-9 officer with the college’s police department.… Read More |
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Latine Youth Celebrated at 39th Annual HACE AwardsOn November 13, Quinsigamond Community College and local community partners gathered together for a night of celebration to honor Latine youth in Central Massachusetts at the annual Hispanics Achieving and Celebrating Excellence (HACE) event. During this year’s 39th award ceremony, 28… Read More |
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Student of the Month: Asmaa AldulaimiIf you need some inspiration today, think about Asmaa Aldulaimi, a driven QCC student who is navigating higher education while raising a family. Asmaa came to the United States from Iraq in 2014, bringing with her a vision of personal and professional growth.… Read More |
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Native American Heritage Month: Dance, Tradition and IdentityOur campus recently hosted a powerful educational event honoring Native American Heritage Month, featuring local Indigenous performers who shared deeply meaningful cultural traditions through dance and storytelling. The event began with an acknowledgment of the connection to Turtle Island… Read More |
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Careers for the Community at QCC's Job Fair with State Government and MassHireOver 300 people attended November's Career Fair, which was a successful collaboration between QCC, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and MassHire. The agencies at the Career Fair such as the Mass. Commission for the Blind, the Department of Transitional… Read More |
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Fire Science Class Gets an Insider Look at Worcester StationFire Science students in this semester's Principles of Emergency Services course took an eye-opening trip to the Greendale fire station last month. Adjunct Instructor of Fire Science Jason Cantara coordinated the tour with Captain Mike Smick and students were welcomed by the… Read More |
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Get to Know Financial Aid!An essential part of QCC's goal of making higher education affordable and accessible is the Financial Aid Department, a dynamic team that helps transform educational dreams into reality. Director Karen Grant, who has been with the department since 2003, offered a glimpse into the complex world… Read More |
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Community Impact Award Goes to ACE VolunteerQuinsigamond Community College has announced Ayman Abdelgadir as the recipient of its most recent Community Impact Award. Abdelgadir received the award in response to his work with African Community Education (ACE), an organization that aims to empower African refugee and immigrant youth through… Read More |
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Green Careers: Opportunity Meets PurposeQCC'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 |
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QCC at the African Community Education GalaQuinsigamond 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 |
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Wyvern Sports CornerMen'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 … Read More |
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In the NewsNovember 2024 |
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QCC Welcomes New StaffOn 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 |
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From QCC to Community Leader: Summer Jam Creator Reflects on JourneyLike 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 |
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QCC Receives Grant from Greater Worcester Community FoundationQuinsigamond 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 |
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Student of the Month: Nicholas CheryNick 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 |
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First Managers Academy Celebrates GraduatesLast 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 |