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Pig offers lessons in forensics

For the first time, HCC students could take a course that focused entirely on the use of insects in forensic science and criminal justice.

Poet shares insights on Latino resistance

Martin Espada read poems from his collection, Imagine the Angels of Bread, and talked about the experiences that inspire his work.

Garden promotes healthy eating

Students in Prof. Kate Maiolatesi's Sustainable Agriculture class built the garden this semester as a community service project.

Cut-a-thon benefits Wigs for Kids

Every year during Spring Fling, the HCC Unity Club holds a Cut-a-thon to raise money and collect hair for the Wigs for Kids charity.

HCC business major tosses winning pitch

Graduating HCC student Taylor Kachinski won first place in this year's Elevator Pitch Contest sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

HCC student to be honored at State House

Each year, the state Dept. of Higher Education recognizes one student from each of the state's 29 public colleges as the "29 Who Shine."

Panelists discuss life on autism spectrum

Kelly Scott and Will McLeavy started a club at HCC last year for and about people like them -- Students on the Autism Spectrum.

Network focuses on women entrepreneurs

The group was launched in December 2012 by Sharon M. Styffe, HCC's new dean of Workforce & Economic Development.

HCC, Amherst students study 'Immigrant City'

The 'inter-institutional' seminar focuses on Holyoke as an example of a small industrial city that drew waves of immigrants through prosperity and economic decline.

HCC students meet a king

The five young women from HCC's MAS program attended the annual Women's Leadership Conference at Bay Path College.

Play explores life in small town America

The HCC Players will present Will Eno's award-winning play "Middletown" April 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 in the Leslie Phillips Theater.

Exercise simulates pathways to college

Students could take a 10-question SAT test or spend their time in a curtained off electronic gaming zone called the "distraction room."