Press Releases

 

​Middlesex Community College’s Professor of Music Orlando Cela was chosen by Amplify Latinx as a 2024 top 100 Latinx Leader in Massachusetts, championing and uplifting the Latino community. Cela also completed a certificate for the Program for Latine...

​Save money, earn a degree, and plan for the future with Middlesex Community College’s Financial Empowerment Series this Fall. In celebration of Financial Empowerment Month, the college will hold an event every Tuesday in October to set up students for...

Middlesex Community College’s Healthy Foods Grab n’ Go Initiative provides students and employees with access to free healthy food options on the Bedford and Lowell campuses. Grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, the Merrimack...

​Prachi Dayal, of Acton, dropped out of high school at 16-years-old. After earning her GED, she started looking into options to continue her education. In May 2024, Dayal graduated from Middlesex Community College with highest honors and an associate...

​Middlesex Community College will offer a second opportunity to register for the Fall 2024 semester on Monday, October 28. Mini-mester II is an accelerated, eight-week semester allowing students to start their education on their terms, fit more classes...

​Middlesex Community College will recognize National Hispanic, Latinx/é Heritage Month with events and resources hosted by the college’s Multicultural Center from September 15 through October 15. The annual national celebration honors the diverse history,...

​As part of the Fall 2024 “A World of Music” concert series, Middlesex Community College will present Duos and Trios Featuring Cello, Piano and Flute. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 6 at MCC’s Concert Hall in Bedford.

“Our exciting...

​The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized Middlesex Community College for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Middlesex received the 2022 Boston...

​Middlesex Community College is excited to announce the development of new simulation and laboratory spaces for students in the nursing associate degree and licensed practical nursing (LPN) programs. Funded by a Nursing Expansion Grant and Massachusetts...

​Middlesex Community College is excited to announce Dr. Matt Hurwitz as the new Dean of Liberal Arts. Most recently, he was the Faculty Director of the River Hawk Scholars Academy and Associate Teaching Professor in English at UMass Lowell (UML). After...

A single-father of a 9-year-old-boy, Guy Bastien, of Tyngsborough, is proud to be back at school. Combining his knowledge from previous college-level classes with his professional experience in electronics manufacturing, Bastien came to Middlesex Community...

On Tuesday, August 13, Middlesex Community College’s biotechnology program received a Pathmaker Validation from the Mass Life Sciences Center (MLSC). Representatives from MLSC joined Middlesex President Phil Sisson, Provost Arlene Rodríguez, and biotechnology...

​This Fall, Middlesex Community College is hosting the Snacking with Success workshop series to help students navigate college. Run by the SUCCESS Scholars Program, the events provide tips and tools for classes, time management and planning, career preparedness,...

​Middlesex Community College has hired Lowell native and alumna Susan Lavallee as the new Senior Director of Nursing Education. A professor of the program, Lavallee is excited to now serve as a leader where her own nursing journey began. She hopes to...

The Fall 2024 semester is fast approaching at Middlesex Community College. At Middlesex, students can jumpstart their futures and take advantage of flexible and affordable options starting Tuesday, September 3.

“This Fall at MCC, we are prepared to help...

​Middlesex Community College’s professional development opportunities help students of all ages jumpstart or advance in their careers. Run by the college’s Community Education and Training (CET) division, the variety of courses and certificates provide...

​Middlesex Community College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit on October 7 and October 8 by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

NECHE is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that...

Through funding by the Mass Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Pathmaker Initiative – and in collaboration with Insulet and MassHire Lowell Career Center – Middlesex Community College will expand its Advanced Manufacturing with Robotics and Automation offerings....

Middlesex Community College is excited to kick off the Fall 2024 “A World of Music” concert series with a performance by the Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO). Conducted by MCC Music faculty member Orlando Cela, the concert will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday,...

On Monday, August 12, Middlesex Community College and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) held a ceremony on MCC’s Lowell Campus. MCC President Phil Sisson and MCPHS Chief Enrollment Officer Eric Thompson signed an articulation...

Middlesex Community College is excited to welcome students back to campus for the start of the Fall 2024 semester, beginning Tuesday, September 3. To help prepare new and returning students, Middlesex will host One Week to Go events on both campuses from...

Diamond Tin, from Cambodia and now living in Lowell, has been named to the Middlesex Community College Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 academic year as Student Trustee. In his role, the business entrepreneurship student wants to use his passion for...

To get ready for the Fall 2024 semester, Middlesex Community College hosted orientation leader (OL) trainings on Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16 on the Lowell and Bedford campuses. OLs are MCC students or recent alumni who interact with incoming...

​In the summer of 2023, Middlesex Community College hired Molly Hayes as the full-time Student Access Specialist for the college’s rebranded Office of Student Access and Support Services (SASS). In her role, she supports and provides services to eligible...

Middlesex Community College is getting prospective and current students ready for the Fall 2024 semester. With classes starting on Tuesday, September 3, staff across the college are offering on-campus and online assistance for everything from registering...

​During the summer, Middlesex Community College offered an Engineering/Computer Aided Design (CAD) course through their College for Teens program. Students explored the engineering field and gained experience in a potential future academic or career interest....

​Graduating from Middlesex Community College’s paralegal studies program in the summer of 2024, 49-year-old Emma Ding plans to start the LLM program at Boston University’s School of Law this fall. From China and now living in Weston, Ding credits Middlesex...

Starting in Spring 2024, Middlesex Community College partnered with MassHire Lowell Career Center to develop trainings for 17 students from Haiti currently residing in the Lowell Inn and Conference Center (ICC). After completing sessions in Home Health...

​College for Kids is off to a strong start this summer at Middlesex Community College. Running through Thursday, August 8, College for Kids offers children ages 8 to 17 hands-on, interactive and engaging classes in the arts and STEM (science, technology,...

​At a ceremony held on Friday, August 2 at Middlesex Community College’s Lowell Campus, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) President Grace Wang and Middlesex Community College (MCC) President Phil Sisson signed an articulation agreement to provide...

After moving from Morocco to Lowell, Wafaa Kalai joined Middlesex Community College in late 2023 as a public health student. While transitioning to the United States and figuring out what to study, she worked as a residential counselor which influenced...

​As part of the college’s dedication to providing equitable and accessible educational experiences for all students, Middlesex Community College offers employees professional development and networking opportunities. Jaimie March, MCC’s Director of Student...

San Rafael, Calif. – All Within My Hands (AWMH), the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, is incredibly proud to announce the largest expansion of its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) and its largest...

​This October, Middlesex Community College is excited to host the third annual Lowell Asian American Film Festival (LAAFF). Held at the college’s Richard and Nancy Donahue and Family Academic Arts Center, the event will take place from Friday, October...

Middlesex Community College is getting ready for the Fall 2024 semester. This August, the college will offer a variety of First Year Experience (FYE) sessions as part of Orientation Plus to set up new students for success from day one.

“Orientation Plus...

At Middlesex Community College, micro-credentials are helping students – such as Lauren Ruffing, of Woburn ­–complete their education and enter the workforce faster. Micro-credentials teach specific knowledge for students to earn focused, in-demand career...

From Tyngsboro, Middlesex Community College alumna Madeleine Sword has always had a passion for makeup. Although she was warned she would not succeed, she moved to Los Angeles in 2022 to pursue her makeup career in the entertainment industry. Thus far,...

​From Pakistan and now living in Woburn, Anisha Aneesha earned a degree in business administration from Malaysia before moving to the U.S. Looking to combine her business and marketing background with a more creative field, she came to Middlesex Community...

When Karen Oster, Middlesex Community College’s Chair of Performing Arts, was looking to expand her successful theatre arts program, she turned to the Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) – a community partner “just down the road.” Sharing a mission of equity...

Middlesex Community College held an event for students in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program on Saturday, June 29 to celebrate the success of the program. The coffee hour introduced community members to a cohort of students enrolled in MCC’s...

Middlesex Community College’s summer programs offer kids ages 8 to 17 the chance to dive into the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in new and exciting ways. Starting Monday, July 8, MCC’s College for Kids classes provide...

On Thursday, May 16, Middlesex Community College hosted a graduation ceremony for students who completed the RENEW Equipment Technician with Robotics course, in partnership with Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC).

“I absolutely loved participating...

​This summer, Middlesex Community College is helping current and prospective students and their families understand Tuition Equity. Virtual information sessions will go over the new Massachusetts state law, including what tuition equity is and how qualifying...

​Middlesex Community College helps students fit education into their busy lives. Starting Tuesday, September 3, the Fall 2024 semester will offer a variety of flexible course options, including on-campus, online and accelerated classes. This includes...

Ahead of the Fall 2024 semester, Middlesex Community College is encouraging students to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This summer, MCC’s Office of Financial Aid will host workshops to help students learn more about the...

For Pride Month, Middlesex Community College students, staff and faculty honored the college’s LGBTQ+ community by attending Pride events in Bedford, Boston and Lowell. Led by MCC’s SUCCESS Scholars Program (SSP) and professional staff across the college,...

​With a talent for paying close attention to detail and a passion for helping others, Frank Dolan, of Londonderry, N.H., was led to the biotechnology industry and Middlesex Community College by an alum of the program. At MCC, Dolan gains technical knowledge...

To assist students with developing their academic skills and learning habits, Middlesex Community College’s Academic Centers for Enrichment (ACE) provides support and study areas. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the Center created 4,492 appointments,...

​As part of the Sustainability Club, a group of Middlesex Community College students visited Acadia National Park from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Led by MCC’s Associate Professor of Science Dr. Lisa Lobel, the trip was an opportunity for students...

​From Puerto Rico and now living in Lowell, Cristina Rivera enjoyed studying film production at Middlesex Community College. Although some challenges kept her from continuing in the industry after graduating, Rivera worked in a restaurant where she was...