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MCC Goes “ALL IN” with New Coordinator of Civic and Service Learning
A participating campus of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Middlesex Community College has hired Milissa Duncan as the new Coordinator of Civic and Service Learning. Most recently the Competency Based Education Coach and adjunct faculty in English and Developmental English at Northern Essex...
MCC Hosts Second Day of Love, Acceptance and Belonging Event
On Wednesday, April 17, Middlesex Community College hosted the college’s second Day of Love, Acceptance and Belonging. Everyone at the event had the opportunity to connect, celebrate MCC as a community, and reflect on the significance of love, acceptance and belonging through group discussions...
Mother & Daughter Enjoying College Experience as They Take Classes Together at MCC
Emma Seymour, of Billerica, has been home schooled by her mother Wendy Seymour for the majority of her education. Through Dual Enrollment courses at Middlesex Community College, the 16-year-old is earning college credit and enjoying being able to go to school. Taking classes alongside her daughter,...
MCC Helps International Student Start a New Career Path
Josh Correia, of Winchester, joined Middlesex Community College early 2023 as a biology transfer student. Correia worked as a mechanical engineer for a period before deciding to enter another career path. He lost interest in his work and believed going back to school was the better option. His goal...
MCC Awarded First Place at 2024 AACC Awards of Excellence for Equity & Belonging Work
Middlesex Community College won first place in Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging at the 2024 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence. MCC President Phil Sisson and Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Arlene Rodríguez accepted the award...
Student Trustee Represents MCC in Visit to Washington D.C.
Sarah Alzate-Pérez, from Bogotá, Colombia and now living in Lowell, is the 2023-2024 Middlesex Community College Student Trustee. The Criminal and Social Justice major had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. in February 2024 with MCC President Phil Sisson and Vice President of Administration...
Opportunities at MCC Help Student Pursue Dream He “Never Thought Possible”
Having struggled with school growing up, Toby Barnett, of Somerville, never believed he would attend college. Despite enduring a family tragedy days before starting, a combination of free programs at Middlesex Community College helped him earn his GED and take college preparation courses. Now in...
MCC Hosts CNA for Success Graduation Ceremony
On Thursday, March 7, Middlesex Community College held a graduation ceremony for its ninth cohort of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Success students at the International Institute of New England in Lowell (IINE). The graduation was an opportunity to honor their hard work and accomplishments.
MCC Criminal & Social Justice Students Benefit from Experiences In & Outside of Classroom
From offering internships to holding events, Middlesex Community College’s Criminal and Social Justice students gain hands-on, relevant experience in their field early on in their program. Students in Program Chair Heloisa DaCunha’s Law, Justice and Society course are benefitting from internships...
MCC Culinary Students Awarded Best Presentation At “Dining Around Dracut”
On Monday, March 11, students in Middlesex Community College’s Culinary Arts program flexed their skills at this year’s “Dining Around Dracut” hosted by the Dracut Rotary Club. Students prepared over 200 desserts and were awarded Overall Best Presentation for the event out of approximately...