In stitches
Textile art show opens at Gallery 51
"My quilts are a mix of photography, paints and dyes, thread work and fabric manipulation," said Karylee Doubiago.

Research helps restore streams
Our students wade through historic waterways
"The project gave me a good sense of what kind of research to expect to take part in while attending grad school and how to work effectively and efficiently in the field," said Regina Rancatti '09.

Dance company brings old films to life
MCLA's Gallery 51 Annex welcomes Kinodance during DownStreet Art
"For this exhibition, they've created a huge film loop with 1920s film stills in the gallery," explained Jonathan Secor, director of special programs at MCLA.

MCLA expands biology program
Concentrations now include biotechnology, pre-physical therapy and occupational therapy
Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and pursue graduate degrees in these growing fields.

DownStreet Art kicks off June 25
MCLA sponsors major summer series
DownStreet Art, a public art project of MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, is designed to revitalize downtown North Adams, harnessing existing arts organizations and events and transforming vacant and open spaces into arts destinations.

Endowment boosts MCLA environmental lectures
Series explores land use and wildlife in the Berkshires
The Vadnais Lecture Series was created by former student members of the Center for Resourceful Living, a cutting-edge environmental studies program founded and overseen by Professor Lawrence Vadnais and his wife, Elizabeth.

MCLA expands downtown presence
Office of Institutional Advancement on East Main Street
Bringing the advancement team into the heart of North Adams builds on the downtown presence the College established with the opening of MCLA Gallery 51 in 2005. The new building reflects the growing importance of the advancement office to the future of MCLA-through alumni relations, fundraising, and the stewardship of college resources -and presents a new opportunity to raise the profile of the institution.

MCLA receives loan of "Megaplanet"
MCLA parent brings special art piece to campus
Miner knew she wanted to do something special for the College and approached her boss, renowned glass artist Josh Simpson about lending a piece of his work to the school on a long-term basis.

MCLA Golf Classic to honor Jane and John Allen
Tee off for student-athletes
Each fall, more than 160 college alumni and area business and community members head to the golf links for a popular tournament devoted to raising funding for MCLA's student athletes and the College's athletics program.

We Welcome Vice President Cindy Brown
A great addition to help us fulfill our public mission
This week, MCLA welcomed a new vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Cynthia Farr Brown. She replaces Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Steve Green, who is retiring after 36 years at the College.

Transformative Education
Preparation for the future
CEO of Emergent Music LLC and MCLA graduate Diane Sammer '81 says her liberal arts education prepared her for a great career.

Cool Compliment
Ice cream designed for MCLA
Step aside, Purple Cow. Blueberry 'Blazer has arrived!

Science Day Camps
Locations in North Adams and Pittsfield
MCLA's Office of Continuing Education is offering three camps in science and robotics this summer.

The Right Choice
Soccer players thrive at MCLA
Three young men were connected by more than their desire to play soccer when they arrived at MCLA four years ago. All were born in South America, moved to U.S. at a young age and graduated from area high schools.

Accomplishment Of A Lifetime
Head of New England Newspapers earns degree
It took a challenge from a college president, but after three years of fitting in classes with his fulltime job and family obligations, Andrew H. Mick, 60, received his bachelor's degree.