THE QCC PODCAST
with President Luis Pedraja
Quinsigamond Community College: Where students come first, dreams take shape, and opportunity begins.
For more than 60 years, Quinsigamond Community College has helped thousands of students earn a high-quality education at an affordable price. Located in the heart of Worcester, MA, QCC one of the 15 public community colleges in the Commonwealth and is committed to nurturing their student’s personal and professional ambitions.
Discover what makes QCC a pillar of the community and a special place for their students.
QCC President Luis Pedraja on Graduation, Lifelong Learning and the Future of Higher Education
As QCC prepares for its 61st graduation, President Dr. Luis Pedraja reframes the moment as a beginning, highlighting lifelong learning, the impact of AI and the strength of the community college model.
QCC President Luis Pedraja Challenges Community College Stigma, Highlights Value and Affordability
Quinsigamond Community College President Dr. Luis Pedraja is pushing back against longstanding stigma surrounding community colleges, emphasizing affordability, academic quality, and career pathways.
Dr. Luis Pedraja on Leadership, History, and Civil Discourse in Divisive Times
Dr. Luis Pedraja joined Talk of the Commonwealth to reflect on leadership in moments of national division, emphasizing the importance of historical perspective, critical thinking, and civil discourse in education.
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QCC President Luis Pedraja Challenges Community College Stigma, Highlights Value and Affordability
Quinsigamond Community College President Dr. Luis Pedraja is pushing back against longstanding stigma surrounding community colleges, emphasizing affordability, academic quality, and career pathways.
Dr. Luis Pedraja on Leadership, History, and Civil Discourse in Divisive Times
Dr. Luis Pedraja joined Talk of the Commonwealth to reflect on leadership in moments of national division, emphasizing the importance of historical perspective, critical thinking, and civil discourse in education.
QCC Holiday Initiatives & Student Support with Dr. Luis Pedraja
QCC President Dr. Luis Pedraja joins Talk of the Commonwealth to discuss the final weeks of the semester, including the Stuff a Cruiser toy drive and the Fourth Annual QCC Holiday Market. Pedraja also highlights the rising number of students facing food and housing insecurity, with more than 770 relying on the Home Plate Food Pantry since July, and the college’s emergency aid fund that helps keep students in school.
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