ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Green Thread podcast, social worker and Smith College professor Kim Monson '01 talks about her experience with Upward Bound as a student and employee, why no one is exempt from experiencing trauma, and why it's important to take time for yourself.
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HCC Turns 80
Holyoke Community College marked its 80th anniversary with the cutting of a celebratory cake during the college's annual Welcome Back Barbecue.
Sept. '26 News Blog
"Who?" coming soon ... Live from Studio B returns .... Michael Williams asks students to express themselves ... HCC welcomes back Simeon Brown '17 ... and more
Academic All-Stars
Three student-athletes were named academic All-Americans by the National Junior College Athletic Association for the 2025-2026 school year.
