February 14, 2023 (Middletown, Conn.) — The Connecticut Open Educational Resources Coordinating Council released their 2022 legislative report which names Middlesex Community College among the top 10 state colleges with students enrolled in the OER state-funded grant program. According to the council’s website, the program was implemented in 2019 “to strategically support Connecticut higher education institutions’ efforts to increase access, …
Kim Hogan Honored with United Way Community Service Award
January 26, 2023 — The Middlesex Community College community extends congratulations to Interim Campus CEO Kimberly Hogan, who was honored with the Middlesex United Way Service Award, the organization’s highest recognition. The award presentation took place during the group’s annual meeting at the Middletown Elks Lodge on January 26. “Kim has been a consistent shoulder to lean on for advice …
CT Community Colleges Offer Accelerated Classes This Spring
January 27, 2023 — Connecticut’s 12 community colleges will offer accelerated courses throughout the spring semester, with start dates in February and March. Students may earn up to four credits and take classes online or on-campus. Accelerated classes include the same amount of course work as a 15-week semester course, condensed into fewer sessions. Accelerated classes can help round out …
CT State Swears In First Chief of Police
Jan. 19, 2023 — Connecticut native Christopher Chute is now the inaugural chief of police for Connecticut State Community College (CT State) following a public swearing-in ceremony at Naugatuck Valley Community College. The event included students, faculty and staff from CT State’s 12 community colleges, Chute’s family, and police and municipal leaders from throughout Connecticut. Chute’s appointment, which was approved …
Middlesex Community College Vet Tech Program Receives Generous Donation
Jan. 11, 2023 (Middletown, Conn.) — The Middlesex Community College Foundation received a very generous donation from retired veterinarians Virginia Nunez Olson, DVM, and Robert Olson, DVM, last month. The gift will benefit the college’s veterinary programs via the college’s endowment and student scholarships administered through the MxCC Foundation. Drs. Nunez and Olson are co-owners of Pieper Veterinary practice they …
