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Middlesex Community College Foundation recognizes donors and welcomes board members

Nov 1, 2017 – The Middlesex Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of their annual donor awards, presented on Tuesday, October 24. Honorees included Robin Gilmartin, MSW, of West Hartford, Conn. (Donor Recognition Award); Anne Cassady, MxCC professor emerita of Durham, Conn., and Corey Martell, MxCC executive assistant to the president, Lisbon, Conn., (Corporator Award); and Hugh and …

Area Students Explore College Majors to Increase Job Potential

Oct 23, 2017 – Middlesex Community College hosted a festive career and resource fair for local college and high school students to explore specialized job and program options on October 11. The seventh annual event, entitled “What can I do with a major in…,” gave more than 250 attendees an opportunity to meet directly with program coordinators in at least 30 …

Middlesex Honors Students Inspired by Yale Visit

Oct 23, 2017 – New Haven, Conn. — On Oct. 17, 2017, 19 Middlesex Community College Honors Program students visited Yale University to find inspiration from the Ivy League school and enhance their academic potential. Throughout the two-year, flexible program, MxCC honors students hone the leadership, academic, and professional skills necessary for transfer and future success. Field trips like this provide …

A statement from CSCU President Ojakian regarding the budget passed by the CT General Assembly

Sep 18, 2017 – “The cuts to public higher education included in the budget resolution passed yesterday would have a profound impact on CSCU students. Our students are almost entirely from Connecticut and they overwhelmingly stay here after graduation. Our students are not numbers on a budget sheet. They are and will be Connecticut’s nurses, teachers, educators, small business owners, corporate …

CSCU’s Position on DACA Announced

The fundamental responsibility of a public education institution is to foster learning, innovation, and strong communities to any student willing to put in the work to learn and achieve. CSCU admits students based on a holistic approach and many of our schools are open access. CSCU does not collect or retain information on undocumented students’ immigration status, and doesn’t have …