In 1901, the first-ever community college opened its doors in Illinois, launching a uniquely American way of learning. It has had a profound impact on the lives of countless people, all based on a simple concept that you come here to learn and then go forth to serve. For nearly…
Posted: November 24, 2019
by Jonathan Phelps, Union Leader
Shortly after becoming the president of Manchester Community College nine years ago, Susan Huard came up with one of her many goals. “One of the things that frustrated me when I first came is people referred to this place as ‘the Tech,’ so they only saw one aspect of what…
Granite State College Wins 1st Place for Second Year in a Row, Proceeds Go to MCC Student Scholarships Granite State College won the fifth annual Manchester Community College Trivia Challenge on October 3, 2019. Northeast Delta Dental moved up to second-place from last year’s third-place showing, while Wirebelt claimed third-place…
Notice from the City of Manchester to all MCC students, staff and faculty: Road construction on Front Street from the Manchester Community College Entrance to Goffstown Road will begin Monday, September 23rd. The closure of Front Street to through traffic between Dunbarton Road and Goffstown can be expected daily from…
Fall 2019 Semester to Mark Final Days in Office for MCC Leader; Legacy Includes Successful Capital Expansions, Program Growth Following a distinguished tenure marked by consistent growth of student enrollment, increased graduation rates and an unprecedented expansion of programs, Manchester Community College (MCC) President Dr. Susan D. Huard announced her…
Slots are available for fall term. If you can learn how to turn the heat up or cool the place down, a job awaits you, Manchester Community College officials say. MCC is hosting an open house Aug. 14 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. to anyone interested in its degree and…
The New Hampshire Business Education Association has selected Michael Magoon as this year’s Business Educator of the Year. Magoon has been teaching at the community college level for 23 years. He served in leadership roles in NHBEA, Delta Pi Epsilon and as department chairman at Manchester Community College. Magoon is…
Manchester Community College (MCC) held its 73rd commencement on Wed. May 22 at 6:30pm at Sullivan Arena, Saint Anselm College. More than 300 students received their associate degrees from dozens of programs – from Allied Health and Nursing, Art and Design and Automotive Technologies – to Business, Computer Science, Education,…
On March 29, 2019, Manchester Community College (MCC), in partnership with the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), announced the scholars selected for New Hampshire’s inaugural class of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. The 37 scholars hail from nine New Hampshire counties that span the state, and whose businesses…
Posted: March 13, 2019
by Michael Cousineau, Union Leader
Hackers are lurking around the world and perhaps in your local coffee shop, so people should protect their digital privacy. “Data is money now; data is information that’s worth so much,” Saverna Ahmad, a senior user experience engineer at Oracle, said during a cybersecurity forum Tuesday. She posted a laundry…
Posted: March 04, 2019
by Kelly Ayotte and Ross Gittell
The recent report from the Economic Strategy Group of The Aspen Institute, entitled “Expanding Economic Opportunity for More Americans: Bipartisan Policies to Increase Work, Wages, and Skills,” highlights a set of important policy ideas on how we can expand economic opportunity and prosperity for all Americans. The report is authored…
Posted: February 04, 2019
by Mark Hayward, Union Leader
Ten years into an economic expansion, and the national and state economies remain churning for a simple reason – toys. An economy that offers toys like self-driving cars, phones that can outpower mainframe computers, and legs made from steel and microprocessors is an economy with lots of disposable income that…
Granite State College Wins 1st Place, Proceeds Go to MCC Student Scholarships Granite State College won the fourth annual Manchester Community College Trivia Challenge on October 4, 2018. St. Mary’s Bank made it a close game, finishing second. Northeast Delta Dental placed third in the Trivia Challenge for the second…
Posted: September 30, 2018
by Shawne K. Wickham, Union Leader
Caitlin Harty of Manchester says she knows she won't get rich going into the human services field. And she knows that counseling individuals who struggle with addiction can be stressful, sometimes frustrating, work. But for Harty, who is pursuing a behavioral science degree at Manchester Community College, it's personal. "I'm…
Decorated veteran. Honors student. Hit-and-run accident survivor. Hampstead’s Jeremy Clague can add a new line to his resume — college graduate. After being encouraged to follow their passions in life, Clague and more than 350 graduates exited Sullivan Arena at St. Anselm College with degrees in hand following Manchester Community…
