STCC News
STCC Board of Trustees chair Marikate Murren steps down
Date: Monday, October 2, 2023
The Springfield Technical Community College Board of Trustees on Sept. 25 said farewell to chair Marikate Murren who decided to step down after serving on the board for seven years. Murren, who has served on the board since 2016, was appointed chair by Governor Charlie Baker in 2019. She submitted her resignation in a letter to Governor Maura Healey on Sept. 8. After a vote on Sept. 25, the Board of Trustees, per their bylaws, chose Vice Chair Jynai McDonald to serve as acting chair. The governo
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Writer, illustrator, digital media expert got his start at STCC
Date: Monday, October 2, 2023
When he’s not busy working as a Content Origination Supervisor at Warner Brothers Discovery in Atlanta, Ga., Jeff Patterson might be conjuring up new stories for fantasy anthologies like the recently released “Fantastic Detectives.”
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STCC names 2 nursing professors as 2023 Endowed Chairs
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Springfield Technical Community College honored two nursing professors with awards that recognize excellence in teaching and a commitment to the college’s mission. The college selected Donna Mae Jones as the 2023 Joseph J. Delisio Sr. Endowed Chair and Donna Woshinsky as the 2023 Anthony M. Scibelli Endowed Chair. The awards are named for two of the college’s founders.
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STCC’s no-cost HiSET/GED prep class gives students a second chance
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Students in a high school equivalency test preparation class at Springfield Technical Community College come from different backgrounds, but they all share a common goal: to improve themselves.
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STCC launched academic career for School of STEM’s new assistant dean
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Melishia Santiago first came to Springfield Technical Community College to take an English as a Second Language class. Her goal was to learn English and then pursue a college degree. Some 20 years later, Santiago has returned to STCC a bilingual professional with a doctorate and new position as the assistant dean of the School of STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology and Math). Dr. Santiago started the position in June 2023.
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STCC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with speakers and events
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Springfield Technical Community College will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15 with free events open to students and the public.
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STCC student leaders find support from college resources
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Springfield Technical Community College’s new student leaders like to be involved and take advantage of college resources to help them succeed. They speak about the organizations at STCC that provide support for them and other students.
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Mexican-born artist’s exhibit kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at STCC
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College launches the fall semester with a Hispanic Heritage Month exhibition titled “The Shell in the Clouds / El Caparazón en las Nubes” by Mexican-born artist Pável Acevedo, on view through October 6, 2023.
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Western Mass. celebrates MassReconnect free community college program
Date: Friday, September 1, 2023
Western Massachusetts community college presidents and students joined regional lawmakers on Thursday, Aug. 31, to celebrate a program that offers free education at community colleges for Massachusetts residents 25 and older.
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STCC announces new Vice President of Academic Affairs
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Springfield Technical Community College has named Dr. Christopher Thuot as Vice President of Academic Affairs. Following a comprehensive national search, Thuot assumed the role on July 17. As the chief academic officer he provides leadership for implementation of the college’s academic mission and priorities.
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