STCC News
Near death experience sparks new life for STCC student headed for Stanford University
Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
STCC student Ryan Laxton, who was accepted to Stanford University, was an average student in high school. After a near-death experience, he enrolled at STCC and excelled in academics.
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STCC student overcomes language barrier to earn science degree
Date: Friday, May 24, 2024
Lucy Alcantara, who is graduating in May 2024, found support from STCC throughout her academic journey. She moved to Western Massachusetts, learned English and is now graduating with a STEM degree.
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Three STCC alumni named to ’40 Under Forty’ Class of 2024
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Three Springfield Technical Community College alumni have joined BusinessWest’s “40 Under Forty” Class of 2024 in recognition of their career achievements and service to the community. STCC congratulates Shirley Arriaga, Jennifer McGrath, and Vilenti Tulloch for being named to the list of young, up-and-coming leaders in the community.
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STCC to offer free classes for aspiring child care providers
Date: Monday, May 20, 2024
Springfield Technical Community College will offer a summer program designed to assist prospective family child care providers in obtaining licensure and mastering the intricacies of running a successful child care program from home.
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Periodontal surgeon keeps practice humming with help from STCC students
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Two STCC students work as dental assistants at periodontal surgeon Dr. T. John Megas' office. They apply their training to assist with sophisticated oral surgery procedures.
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STCC IT Academy creates career opportunities for non-traditional students
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Launched on March 12, the IT Academy’s Pathway to the Cybersecurity program at STCC supports non-traditional students who are new to Information Technology (IT) and computer technology. They are learning skills that set them up for entry level IT careers. Students also have the option of moving into the two-year Cybersecurity Program, which can lead to an associate degree.
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Call for Artists and Photographers – ‘Here and Now: Springfield’
Date: Monday, May 6, 2024
The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at Springfield Technical Community College seeks artists and photographers living in Springfield working in all mediums to apply for consideration to a special juried group exhibition called “Here and Now: Springfield.”
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Graduating nursing student finds support at STCC during family challenge
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
As she was poised to start the second year of the nursing program at Springfield Technical Community College, Kristen Racine-Melendez received news no parent wants to hear: her 5-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia. Racine-Melendez considered dropping out, but with support from her family and STCC faculty and classmates, she found a way to continue pursuing a degree while juggling the pressing demands of her son’s illness.
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Volunteers help make Community Dental Day at STCC shine
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
The second floor clinic of Building 20 at Springfield Technical Community College was transformed into a bustling hub of oral health care as STCC hosted its sixth annual Community Dental Day.
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STCC’s ‘Carberry Conversations’ to feature Carberry family members
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024
Springfield Technical Community College’s Carberry Conversations wraps up the spring semester with a special virtual tribute to Amy H. Carberry between Professor Sondra Peron and members of the Carberry family on Tuesday, May 14, 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m.
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