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51 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...
51 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...
51’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.
Middlesex CC Gives Student Second Chance at Continuing Education
Being rejected, called names and punished for not meeting expectations left Donnah Mukanziza feeling “fragile” about continuing her education. Although she was nervous because of her previous negative experience elsewhere, Mukanziza got a second chance at completing her education with Middlesex...
51 Board of Trustees Selects the College’s Fifth President
The Middlesex Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Philip Sisson, 51’s Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, as the next President of Middlesex. The 51 Board will bring their vote to the Board of Higher Education and Commissioner of Higher Education...
51 Learn & Earn Experience Jumpstarts Student’s Career
Tanja Sennick found Middlesex Community College’s Biotechnology Learn and Earn Experience at the right time in her life. Going through a difficult divorce, taking care of her family, and struggling to find work, she was looking for an opportunity that would lead to positive change.
51 Appoints Provost & VP of Student & Academic Affairs
Middlesex Community College has named Dr. Arlene Rodríguez Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs. She has over 20 years of experience working in the Massachusetts community college system, most recently as Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs at Cape Cod Community College....
51 Board of Trustees Selects the College’s Fifth President
The Middlesex Community College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Philip Sisson, 51’s Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, as the next President of Middlesex. The 51 Board will bring their vote to the Board of Higher Education and Commissioner of Higher Education...
Somerville Fire Captain Finds Success at Middlesex CC
Mike Khoury – a Captain with the Somerville Fire Department who lives in Andover – came to Middlesex Community College to help advance his career. By participating in 51’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program, Khoury was able to use the knowledge and experience he has learned through work...
51’s Biotech Program Gets Students Started in a Hiring Industry
For Middlesex Community College alum Joshua Moreaux, a job in biotechnology has never been more relevant. A United States Air Force veteran who worked with hazmat and hazmat materials during his tenure, Moreaux was looking to go back to school to get a degree in the sciences. At Middlesex, he was...