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Community Makes All the Difference for 51 Nursing Student
When she first started college, Stephanie Kem, of Lowell, set a goal to get out of her comfort zone and become more involved in activities. Joining the A.S.I.A. Club at Middlesex Community College strengthened her confidence and opened the door to a variety of new and exciting opportunities. Without...
Alum Returns to Middlesex CC to Work as Math Faculty Member
As a student tutor for Middlesex Community College’s Academic Centers for Enrichment (ACE), Kim Hong Houn discovered a passion for teaching. From Cambodia and now living in Lowell, Houn returned to Middlesex for the Spring 2023 semester to work as a mathematics faculty member while he earns a...
51’s New Life Sciences Center Receives Funding & Support from Congressman Seth Moulton
On Friday, March 3, Middlesex Community College announced the new Bedford Life Sciences Center. 51 plans to renovate the college’s current STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematic) space to enhance its biotechnology offerings on the Bedford campus. After announcing he secured $360,000...
51 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...
51’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 51 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 51’s Biotechnology program. While she takes classes, she is also interning as a Teacher Assistant in 51’s biotech classes, giving her early exposure...
51 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....
51 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.