Massasoit Community College is a public community college in Brockton, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1966 and named for Massasoit, the Great Sachem of the Wampanoag people, Wampanoag. Massasoit Community College is Higher education accreditation in the United States, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

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

*There are currently 115 full-time faculty and 518 part-time faculty. *There are 275 full-time administrators, professionals, clerical and maintenance workers, and 249 part-time staff. *Over 70% of classes are taught by part-time, adjunct professors.

Notable alumni

*Christine Canavan, Christine E. Canavan (Associate's degree, A.S. 1983), member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1993–2015) *Jim Craig (ice hockey), Jim Craig, member of the "Miracle on Ice" USA Hockey team in the 1980 Winter Olympics, and National Hockey League, NHL player from 1979 to 1984. Transferred to Boston University after his freshman year. *Alex Karalexis, soccer player; professional Mixed martial arts, MMA fighter *Thomas P. Kennedy, Massachusetts state legislator *Jim Mann (baseball), Jim Mann, Major League Baseball player, 2000–2003 *John Murphy (coach), John Murphy, assistant coach of the Major League Soccer teams New England Revolution, Columbus Crew and Colorado Rapids *Kerry O'Neil, (Associate's degree, A.S. 2015) Westfield State University (Bachelor's degree, B.S. 2018) Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, (MASCAC) Women's Track and Field 10k Champion 2017. Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, (MASCAC) All conference team Cross country running, cross country 2017, 2018.

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Athletics

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Notable alumni

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