Massasoit Community College News

College Cut Ribbon on State-of-the-Art Science Building and Broke Ground on New Health Science Building.

BROCKTON, Mass (Sept. 8, 2026) – Massasoit Community College today celebrated two significant milestones of the $52 million Transformation Through Renovation (TTR) Project on its Brockton Campus. A ribbon was cut to officially open its new 26,000ft² Science Building and ground was broken to ceremonially kickstart the construction of a new 26,000ft² Health Science Building ahead of the start of classes on September 9.

The celebration marks the halfway point of the construction phase of the years-long project to build state-of-the-art classrooms and labs at the College’s main campus. TTR is the largest one-time investment by the College and the Commonwealth to ensure that its facilities can meet growing workforce training and education demands in Brockton and across the region. This is the first major renovation of an academic building at the College since the campus was completed in 1978 and comes during the College’s 60^th anniversary celebrations.

“Our students need and deserve these first-rate facilities where they can learn the skills and gain the knowledge that will help them succeed as members of our community,” said Bill Mitchell, president of Massasoit Community College. “The Commonwealth's investment in these buildings, classrooms, labs, and meeting areas is a powerful statement that our students' success is valued, the quality of our faculty and staff is recognized, and the reputation of Massasoit Community College is on the rise.”

“By making community college free, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has opened the doors of higher education to more students across Massachusetts,” said Massachusetts Secretary of Education Steve Zrike. “Investments like this ensure students find inspiring, modern, career-connected learning environments when they walk through those doors. Massasoit’s new facilities will help turn greater access into greater achievement and create stronger pathways to the careers that power our communities and our Commonwealth.”

The former Science Building opened in 1972, and most classrooms and labs in the building housed furniture and equipment used by tens of thousands of students over the course of 54 years. The new facility was built in the gutted former Liberal Arts Building (1978). It meets the needs of 21^st century students, faculty, and staff; offering them digital-forward classrooms, the latest technologies and tools, engaging student spaces, inclusive design, and environmentally conscious features. In recent years, the Massachusetts Life Science Center has supported TTR and STEM education at Massasoit through a series of grant awards targeting STEM research skills and micro-credentialling. These investments and updates will make it easier for Massasoit graduates to jumpstart their careers in STEM or continue their education at some of the world’s leading universities.

“These new state-of-the-art facilities will give Massasoit students access to modern laboratories, technologies, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare them for lifelong careers in the life sciences,” said MLSC President and CEO Kirk Taylor, M.D. “We’re proud to support Massasoit’s continued investment in its students and to help strengthen the talent pipeline that will drive the Commonwealth’s life sciences industry forward.”

Attention now moves to the former Science Building, which is being gutted to become the new Health Science Building. The new space will be home to Massasoit’s highly recognized health sciences programs, including Nurse Education and Respiratory Care. This next phase of the project will include similar updates to meet current technology, accessibility, energy, and life safety standards. It will also create a learning environment that mirrors those in use at area hospitals and clinics through simulation labs with control rooms, debrief spaces, and skills labs. These advanced designs will allow area providers space for continuing education and training opportunities. The building will open to students and classes ahead of the Fall 2027 semester.

“Reaching this exciting point in the Transformation Through Renovation Project took years of advocacy, planning, and construction,” said Tom Carroll, chair of the Massasoit Community College Board of Trustees. “We are grateful for the work of the leadership team at Massasoit, the support of our partners in the Healey-Driscoll Administration, and every member of our college community who helped build something of which our students, faculty, staff, and community can be proud.”

The Commonwealth awarded funding for the project in 2022, launching an inclusive and collaborative design phase. Planning and construction are managed by Massasoit and the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). The architect is Jones Architecture, and the general contractor is Commodore Builders, both of which have a long history of working successfully with Massasoit.

“Massasoit Community College’s Transformation Through Renovation project demonstrates how thoughtful capital investment can extend the life of existing public buildings while creating modern, sustainable spaces that better serve students, faculty, and the broader community,” said DCAMM Commissioner Adam Baacke. “DCAMM is proud to partner with Massasoit to renovate facilities that will support hands-on science and health care education, reduce energy use, and help prepare students for careers in some of the Commonwealth’s most important and growing fields.”

Sustainable practices were central to the planning and construction of the LEED Gold certified Science Building. By repurposing an existing 50-year-old building – 69% of the building’s components were preserved – the College cut down on significant construction-related carbon emissions and waste. Ninety (90) percent of the new finished products in the building contain recycled materials and the building itself will use 48.3% less energy. Except for lab gas, the building is fossil-fuel free. These same principles will carry over to the new Health Science Building. 

Massasoit Community College is commemorating its 60^th anniversary during the 2026-2027 academic year. The community is invited to join us throughout the year as we celebrate our history and look to our future. Learn more at massasoit.edu/60th.