STCC News
Students share love for STCC with MSNBC, NBC News
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Three STCC students were interviewed by an NBC News crew for a story about President Biden’s proposal to make community colleges tuition-free. The piece aired on MSNBC on June 3 and may get picked up on other programs, including possibly NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
More..
STCC offers free STEM workshops in July
Date: Friday, June 4, 2021
HSI STEM at Springfield Technical Community College will offer free workshops for local middle and high school students in July.
More..
STCC names interim vice president of advancement and external affairs
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Springfield Technical Community College has named an interim vice president of advancement and external affairs, a leadership position that oversees institution-sustaining efforts, engagement writ-large, and strategic communication.
More..
STCC professor awarded fellowship to revamp developmental math
Date: Friday, May 21, 2021
Dr. Vanessa Hill has been awarded the first Foundation Innovation Fellowship at Springfield Technical Community College to lead an initiative to reform developmental mathematics at STCC. Hill, a professor of mathematics at STCC, said reform stands a critical issue because degree completion by students in remediation is rare.
More..
STCC staffers named to BusinessWest’s prestigious 40 Under Forty list
Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Springfield Technical Community College is proud to announce two of the college staff joined BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2021. BusinessWest is honoring Kiyota Garcia, assistant dean of Student Initiatives, and Vonetta Lightfoot, operations manager for the Office of Multicultural Affairs. They were two of 40 professionals (under the age of 40) who joined the Class of 2021. According to BusinessWest, judges sifted through 200 unique nominations.
More..
‘STCC GIVES’ fundraising campaign seeks support for students
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Springfield Technical Community College Foundation on June 3 will kick off “STCC GIVES,” a fundraising effort that seeks support for student programs and scholarships.
More..
STCC offers free ‘Out of School Time’ class in June
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Springfield Technical Community College this summer will offer a free class to people working in after-school programs, summer camps, community centers and other places that provide education and care outside of regular school time.
More..
At 60, STCC student proves it’s never too late to get a degree and shine
Date: Monday, May 10, 2021
Heide Blackak had a dream of getting a degree when she decided to enroll at Springfield Technical Community College as a full-time student in her late 50s. Two years later, at the age of 60, she’s not only getting a degree – she is receiving recognition as one of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education’s “29 Who Shine.” The award recognizes 29 outstanding student graduates from the Commonwealth’s public higher education system.
More..
STCC closed Friday-Sunday after 4 employees test positive for COVID-19
Date: Friday, May 7, 2021
Springfield Technical Community College will be closed through Sunday, May 9, after four employees tested positive for COVID-19.
More..
Registration open for free STCC summer STEM-learning program
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Springfield Technical Community College has opened registration for its free STEM Starter Academy’s Summer Bridge program which runs July 5 through Aug. 12.
More..