SNHU Announces Summer 2025 President's List

MANCHESTER, NH (09/09/2025)-- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following Winchendon students on being named to the Summer 2025 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

Michael Lucas
Jessica Fitzmaurice
Alexis Thiers
Jeff Aho
Shaina Penniman

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 92-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the "Most Innovative" regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner.

Mount Wachusett Community College Highlighted in National Report for Supporting Student Parents

GARDNER, MA--September 11, 2025--Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) has been recognized in the national report Multiple Responsibilities, Single Mission: Understanding the Responsibilities of Community College Parenting Students from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE). The report highlights MWCC's commitment to supporting student parents through targeted programs and services that foster both academic success and family well-being. The report can be viewed at https://cccse.org/publications/reports.

At MWCC, the Student Parent Supports (SPS) office serves as a central hub for students balancing college and parenting responsibilities. Since 2009, MWCC has been a recipient of the federal CCAMPIS (Child Care Access Means Parents in School) grant, providing an average of $69,000 annually and supporting 296 student parents to date.

In 2022, MWCC expanded the support offered to students with the launch of the Child Watch Program, where eligible students can leave their children while they attend class, study, and access other campus support services.

"Supporting student parents is central to MWCC's mission," said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. "These programs ensure that student parents feel supported, seen, and empowered so they can succeed academically while caring for their families."

"MWCC's recognition in this report is reflective of the commitment and dedication to our student parents, and the excellent work of our Coordinator of Student Parent Supports Ann Reynolds and her team. Being identified as a national leader by CCCSE is a tremendous accolade and a reminder of why this work is so important to our parenting students," stated Jason Zelesky, Vice President of Student Affairs.

The CCCSE report draws on national survey data to understand the challenges faced by parenting students and recognizes MWCC as a model for institutions striving to create inclusive, supportive environments for this population.

For more information about MWCC's Student Parent Supports and other programs, visit https://mwcc.edu/current-students/student-parent-support/.

About Mount Wachusett Community College
Mount Wachusett Community College, located in Gardner, Massachusetts, is committed to providing high-quality, affordable education that meets the needs of a diverse student population. MWCC offers a wide range of academic programs, workforce training, and student support services to help students achieve their educational and career goals.

About CCCSE
The Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) is a national research and service initiative dedicated to improving educational quality at community and technical colleges by strengthening student engagement. CCCSE research focuses on understanding the student experience and identifying effective practices that support student success.

Mount Wachusett Community College Announces 2025-2026 First Literacy Scholars

GARDNER, MA--September 10, 2025--Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) students have been named 2025–2026 First Literacy Scholars in recognition of their commitment to advancing their education through literacy and lifelong learning.

MWCC Adult Education Transition to College students Sindi Brito Tibrey and Sabrina Jean-Jacques were awarded First Literacy Scholarships. This is Jean-Jacques' second year as a First Literacy Scholar, highlighting her ongoing dedication to personal and academic growth.

The First Literacy Scholars program, supported by the First Literacy Foundation, celebrates students who demonstrate exceptional perseverance and a commitment to literacy as a foundation for educational and career success.

"We are thrilled to recognize Sindi and Sabrina as our First Literacy Scholars," said MWCC President James Vander Hooven. "Their achievements reflect the strength of our students' commitment to learning and the transformative power of literacy in opening doors to opportunity."

For more information about MWCC's programs for adult learners and bridge-to-college students, please visit https://mwcc.edu/corporate-career-and-continuing-education/adult-education-training/