Juneteenth! A celebration in Middletown “This national celebration of the many achievements of African-Americans has its historical roots in the date June 19, 1865, ‘when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state, were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as …
Pride Month: MxCC Students Promote Equality, Acceptance, and Knowledge
Middlesex Community College is proud to celebrate inclusivity! MxCC LGBTQ+ students have found safe space with like-minded individuals through many supportive programs and activities as they navigate through their collegiate experiences. For more than a decade, the campus club SPEAK (Students Promoting Equality, Acceptance and Knowledge) has brought LGBTQ+ students together with each other, staff members and alumni. The primary …
Middlesex Community College Honors Graduates with Commencement Events
June 1, 2021 (Middletown, Conn.) — Middlesex Community College recognized graduates from the class of 2021 with a three-day, in-person Congratulatory Cap and Gown Celebration on the Middletown campus, which culminated in an online commencement ceremony broadcasted on Friday, May 28, 2021, at 6 p.m. In total, 364 students earned 408 associate degrees and certificates, with 36 students receiving multiple …
