Massasoit Community College
Massasoit Community College is a public community college in Brockton. It was founded in 1966 and named for Massasoit, the Great Sachem of the Wampanoag.
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| Motto | Endurance and Faith |
|---|---|
| Type | Community |
| Established | 1966 |
| President | Dr. Gena Glickman |
Administrative staff | 300+ |
| Students | 6,995 (Fall 2018) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban, 100 acres (0.40 km2) Suburban, 18 acres |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Website | www.massasoit.edu |
Athletics
Massasoit is a member of the NJCAA, in which it has won three national titles: Men's Division II Baseball (1993) and Men's Soccer (1986 and 1987). The college currently offers varsity sports in women's and men's soccer, women's and men's basketball, softball, and baseball. In the past, it has also offered hockey, golf, tennis, and women's volleyball programs.
Faculty and staff
Notable alumni
- Christine E. Canavan (A.S. 1983), member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1993–2015)[2]
- Jim Craig, member of the "Miracle on Ice" USA Hockey team in the 1980 Winter Olympics, and NHL player from 1979 to 1984. Transferred to Boston University after his freshman year.
- Alex Karalexis, soccer player; professional MMA fighter[3]
- Thomas P. Kennedy, Massachusetts state legislator[4]
- Jim Mann, Major League Baseball player, 2000–2003
- John Murphy, assistant coach of the Major League Soccer teams New England Revolution, Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids
- Kerry O'Neil, (A.S. 2015) Westfield State University (B.S. 2018) (MASCAC) Women's Track and Field 10k Champion 2017. (MASCAC) All conference team cross country 2017, 2018.[5][6][7]
See also
References
- "Massasoit Community College 2018-2019 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- https://malegislature.gov/People/Profile/CEC1
- https://www.homesforwoundedwarriors.com/?team=alex-karalexis
- Senator Thomas P. Kennedy-obituary
- http://stoughton.wickedlocal.com/news/20170522/stoughtons-oneil-wins-state-championship-race
- https://www.mascac.com/sports/wxc/2017-18/releases/WXC_Championship
- https://www.mascac.com/sports/wxc/2018-19/releases/WXC_Champ
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