Middlesex Community College Named a Military Friendly School

Middlesex Community College has been designated a 2019 Silver-Level Military Friendly® School by VIQTORY. MCC supports veterans and their families through Veterans Resource Centers in Bedford and Lowell, a Veterans Advisory Board, and other special veteran services.

The annual list of Military Friendly® Schools honors the top colleges, universities and trade schools in the country. They are recognized for doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students, and ensure their success – in the classroom and after graduation.

“Middlesex provides educational opportunities, as well as numerous veterans resources, to help make the transition from military to civilian life easier,” said Pam Flaherty, Dean of Students.

“This Silver Award recognizes the important work the college does to create a welcoming environment for our veterans.”

MCC currently enrolls more than 350 veterans, members of the Army Reserves/National Guard and their dependents who can become more engaged on campus through the Veterans Resource Centers, said Flaherty. And students are helping their peers through peer-mentoring programs and a variety of Veterans Club activities.

Middlesex has also received grant funding to provide Green Zone training to faculty and staff. Green Zones help create a highly-visible network of college employees who better understand the unique needs of active military veterans and their family members, Flaherty added.

For more information about veteran services at Middlesex, contact Jessica A. Frost, VRC Director, at frostj@middlesex.mass.edu or 978-656-3282; or Timothy Quinn, VRC Coordinator, at quinnt@middlesex.mass.edu or 781-280-3510.

Military Friendly® is owned and operated by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned business. To learn more about MCC’s rating, visit: https://www.militaryfriendly.com/schools/middlesex-community-college/

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, we educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners. MCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses – on our campuses in Bedford and Lowell, and online. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!

CAPTION: Shown here (left to right): Student veteran Daniel Mead, Veterans Resource Center (VRC) Coordinator Timothy Quinn, VRC Director Jessica A. Frost, and veterans advocate Bruce Weeks.