ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Episode 6 of The Green Thread podcast features HCC alum Sarah Monson ‘03, the senior director of philanthropy and external relations at Aurora Women and Girls Foundation. Sarah talks to Green Thread host Pat LaBelle about how she became a fundraiser, the amazing experience of mentoring an HCC student, and her go-to song for carpool karaoke with her daughter.
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Civic Leader
Anthropology Professor Vanessa Martinez was one of two Holyoke educators honored March 9 by the city and state during Civic Learning Week.
HCC Jazz Festival
HCC will welcome acclaimed jazz vocalist Dominique Eade as the guest artist for the 27th annual Holyoke Community College Jazz Festival, March 27-28.
Hall of Famer
HCC Athletic Director Thomas “Tommy” Stewart has been inducted into the NJCAA Track and Field Coaches Association Hall of Fame.


