STCC News
From addiction to achievement: 41-year-old man finds new purpose at STCC
Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
A chance encounter at the YMCA inspired Corey L. Houston, a man in recovery, to return to school and earn his high school equivalency diploma at STCC. Now 41, sober, and leading a nonprofit called Breaking the CORE, Houston has enrolled in college and joined STCC’s MILE program. Once impacted by addiction and incarceration, he now mentors others and serves on community boards. His story is a powerful testament to resilience, redemption, and the life-changing impact of second chances.
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50-year-old starts college journey at STCC: ‘It’s never too late’
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
After a decades-long career in shipping, receiving and inventory management – mostly at Whole Foods Market – David Spice decided it was time to start a new chapter. Physical challenges stemming from years of labor-intensive work pushed him to reevaluate his path. When he learned about MassReconnect, a new Massachusetts initiative offering free community college for adults 25 and older without a college degree, he realized the moment had come.
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STCC student gains hands-on experience with internship at Springfield Armory
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
At Springfield Technical Community College, students don’t just learn in the classroom – they gain real-world experience that prepares them for future success. For Johnancir Roldan, a Landscape Design and Management major, that means spending his summer working outdoors at a historic national site located right on the STCC campus.
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STCC student discovers her calling in tax and bookkeeping
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
When Maria Renta-Marrero enrolled at Springfield Technical Community College, she didn’t expect two elective courses – Federal Income Tax and Bookkeeping – to spark a career transformation. Born in Puerto Rico, Renta-Marrero is a Springfield resident and mother of two. She had previously left behind a successful two-decade career in banking to care for her health and focus on her youngest daughter. Going back to school was a leap of faith.
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STCC announces spring 2025 dean’s list
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
STCC celebrates the accomplishment of the 1,234 students who were named to the spring 2025 dean’s list. The dean’s list is published each semester to recognize excellence in academic performance. To be considered, degree-seeking students must earn 12 or more college level credits in the current semester, or a total of 12 or more combined college-level credits earned during the fall and spring semesters, and achieve a 3.3 or above grade point average.
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STCC to host ‘College for Kids’ summer program
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Springfield Technical Community College announces the return of College for Kids, a summer program designed to engage students between the ages of 11 and 16 in exciting learning experiences focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).
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STCC honors Class of 2025 at Commencement
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Springfield Technical Community College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its 58th Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 29, at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. Hundreds of graduates, surrounded by cheering family, friends and STCC faculty and staff, crossed the stage to receive associate degrees or certificates, marking an academic journey shaped by perseverance, personal growth and resilience.
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From STCC to leadership: President of Mastercam reflects on career journey
Date: Monday, June 2, 2025
When Russ Bukowski enrolled at Springfield Technical Community College more than two decades ago, he never imagined that one day he would become president of a global leader in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) industry. But in May 2025, Mastercam, a company recognized worldwide for its powerful CAD/CAM software, appointed Bukowski as its new president. Bukowski looks back on his days at STCC and how it shaped him to become an industry leader.
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STCC honors math professor as Faculty of the Year
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Springfield Technical Community College has named Dr. Vanessa Hill ‘01, a Professor of Mathematics, as 2025 Faculty of the Year. A passionate and empathetic teacher, Hill has dedicated her life to making mathematics, and college itself, more accessible and empowering, especially for students who may not see themselves reflected in STEM fields – science, technology, engineering and math.
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STCC students join 2025 PTK All-State Academic Team
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Two remarkable students from Springfield Technical Community College joined the prestigious All-State Academic Team, an honor that celebrates academic excellence and community involvement. Krystin Woodard, who is set to graduate in May 2025, and Caleb Cruzado, who graduated in January 2025 and has since transferred to UMass Amherst, have both been recognized for their exceptional achievements in the classroom and beyond.
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