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All the Right Pieces
Monday, June 1, 2026
Holyoke Community College celebrated the Class of 2026 during its 79th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 30.
The Real Heroes
Saturday, May 30, 2026
As the 2026 Marieb Award recipient, English Professor Patricia Sullivan '76 gave the keynote address to the Class of 2026 at the Commencement on May 30.
Never Too Late
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Yasmari Cardenales '26 gave the student address at Commencement on May 30. She graduated with high honors and her associate degree in Foundations of Health.
ASN grads pinned
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Holyoke Community College celebrated the graduation of 43 nursing students with a traditional pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 21.
Honors & Awards
Thursday, May 21, 2026
HCC celebrated the students who earned honors and awards for their outstanding achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year.
'My Second Home'
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Longtime English Professor and alum Patricia Sullivan '76 was honored with the 2026 Elaine Marieb Faculty Chair for Teaching Excellence Award.
HCC Scholarships
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The HCC Foundation has awarded 438 scholarships worth $405,000 to 422 incoming, current, and transferring HCC students for 2026-2027.
The Ties That Bind
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CONNECTION SPECIAL: HCC launches The Green Thread, a podcast of alumni interviews.
HCC Honors Inductees
Monday, May 11, 2026
HCC is proud to announce that 169 students have been accepted for membership into the Phi Theta Kappa national honor society for 2026.
A New Dean Rises
Monday, May 4, 2026
Holyoke Community College has hired alum and long-time staff member Julissa Colón '13 as its first dean of student experience.


