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MCC Alumna Pursues Dreams Thanks to “Life-changing” Experience
When Patricia McDowell, of Boston, first attended college, she struggled with the writing and research that a degree in history required. A conversation with her daughter’s sixth grade teacher sparked a renewed interest in the subject and the idea of going back to school. Middlesex Community College...
Middlesex CC Unveils State-of-the-art, Fully Renovated Dental Clinics
Since opening in the 1990s, Middlesex Community College’s dental hygiene and dental assisting clinics have served the dual purpose of providing students with extensive hands-on training and the Greater Lowell Community with high-quality, low-cost dental care. On Monday, February 13, Middlesex...
MCC’s Success Scholars Program Brings Support Directly to Student
After moving from Bogotá, Colombia to Lowell, Sarah Alzate-Pérez faced challenges in navigating the U.S. higher education system. From figuring out how to get involved in the community to feeling more secure in speaking the English language, the Success Scholars Program at Middlesex Community...
International Student Credits MCC for “Life-Changing” Experience
Vanessa Heinen first came to Middlesex Community College to take English classes. From Brazil, she now lives in Lexington and is enrolled in MCC’s Biotechnology program. While she takes classes, she is also interning as a Teacher Assistant in MCC’s biotech classes, giving her early exposure...
MCC Addresses Social Justice Issues In and Out of the Classroom
It has been a year and a half since Middlesex Community College updated its Criminal Justice program to align more with social justice issues. Now the Criminal and Social Justice program, Middlesex is working to diversify the population of candidates seeking positions in the various fields, as well...
Alum Credits Middlesex CC for Providing a Foundation of Learning
From Pepperell, Mass. and now living in Milford, N.H., when Walter Razzaboni first graduated from high school, he was looking for a new start to his academic journey. At Middlesex Community College, he found an enriching campus experience, diverse population of classmates, and supportive professors....
MCC Provides Welcoming Environment for International Students
With a mission focused on equity and access, Middlesex Community College is proud to support international students who come to the United States seeking an education. Middlesex has advisors and programs in place to support students and set them up for success from day one.
MCC Inspired Alum’s Passion for Education & Career Path
When deciding to go back to school, turning a childhood passion for video editing into a career path made all the difference for Brian Chhom from Lowell. In Middlesex Community College’s Communications department, he honed his skills, expanded his knowledge of the industry, and gained hands-on...
MCC Student Named a Difference Maker of the Week by Patriots
Jonathan Valdez, of Lawrence, was named one of the Difference Makers of the Week by the New England Patriots. As part of the honor, he attended a Patriots game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on January 1. A Human Services student at Middlesex Community College, Valdez was recognized...
MCC’s Nursing Program Awarded Grant by the Governor’s Office
Middlesex Community College received a $525,000 Nursing Pathways Expansion Grant by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education (EOE). The college will use the funding to explore, plan and equip a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) pathway and program, including the creation of a new lab space.