Manchester Community College Foundation

🎓 Commencement may be over — but our students' needs don't end when the semester does.

All summer long, the MCC Foundation's Cougar Pantry and Student Emergency Fund help CT State Manchester students facing unexpected challenges like food insecurity, transportation costs, utility bills, and emergency expenses.

Today is the final day of our fiscal year, and there's still time to make a difference.

A gift made before midnight will help ensure that a temporary hardship doesn't become a permanent barrier to earning a college degree.

Every gift matters. Every student matters.

💙 Thank you for believing in CT State Manchester students.

👉 Donate today: www.mccgiving.org

Throw back to 2025 when we celebrated our moms graduating from CT State Manchester who were part of the Dreaming With Kids program supported by the Aurora Women and Girls Foundation. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who raise families, work outside their homes, and go to school. All at the same time. We celebrate you! 🌸🌼

So proud to support the work of student leaders. They are our future! We are in good hands.

Exciting news happening in Manchester! Looking forward to hearing from Dr. Vallieres at Commencement about her journey from Manchester Community College to her current role.

We are excited to announce that our 2026 Commencement Speaker will be Kelli-Marie Vallieres, PhD
Dr. Vallieres is a leader in workforce development, advanced manufacturing, and cross-sector system building. She serves as Connecticut’s Chief Workforce Officer and leads the Office of Workforce Strategy, acting as the Governor’s primary advisor on statewide workforce initiatives. She is the owner of Sound Manufacturing and Monster Power Equipment, Inc., two Connecticut-based manufacturing companies.
Dr. Vallieres earned her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut, a foundation that shapes her approach to system design, adult learning, and organizational leadership. She began her academic journey as a student at Manchester Community College.
Please join us at Commencement on May 28.