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David Hoxie headshot in black and white. Sporting a baseball cap.
March 1, 2024

When David Hoxie '14 was in high school, he was discouraged from attending college and pursuing a physics career. It wasn't until he studied physics at MCLA that he discovered the confidence and support system to pursue graduate school and a career in teaching. That's what brought him to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2014.

Three students sitting in a radio studio with mics and switch boards around them. Prepping to go live on air.
February 29, 2024

Since 1973 MCLA has operated a student and community-run FM radio station. Now, 51 years later, it's getting a facelift with expanded offerings and new faces.

Student gaming at desktop computer.
February 29, 2024

The MCLA Athletics Department has launched the first Varsity Esports Program for the Spring 2024 semester. Team members will be able to compete at the collegiate conference and national level by fall under Head Coach Justin MacDowell who has over 20 years of experience in online team-based video games.

Nathan Haley stands with a largemouth bass he caught while ice fishing at Sadawga Lake in Vermont.
February 5, 2024

For Nathan Haley, a junior at MCLA, a routine semester transformed into an immersive journey into the world of fish culture. As an Environmental Science major, Haley spent the Fall ‘23 semester interning at the Bennington Fish Culture Station, which not only deepened his understanding of aquatic ecosystems but also ignited a passion for fish culture that he envisions as a potential career path after graduation.

This summer students from Drury High School and Hoosac Valley High School participated in internships across various departments at MCLA through MASS Hire Berkshire Career Center.
November 14, 2023

This summer students from Drury High School and Hoosac Valley High School participated in internships across various departments at MCLA through MASS Hire Berkshire Career Center.

The Sm[ART] Commons Blog may have started as an internship project in 2015, but has since grown to compile a diverse database of visual, performing, and literary arts produced by students at MCLA
November 7, 2023

The Sm[ART] Commons Blog may have started as an internship project in 2015, but has since grown to compile a diverse database of visual, performing, and literary arts produced by students at MCLA

mills class of 2023
August 21, 2023

This spring Delano "Akairo" Mills '23 graduated with a bachelor's in Studio Art and a minor in Arts Management from MCLA. This summer he's working as an admissions clerk at the Springfield Museum and received a $3k grant from Assets for Artists to focus on his artistic practice.

Runners
August 17, 2023

Is there a limit to how many calories a person can burn? Dr. Andrew Best, MCLA Assistant Professor of Biology, is currently researching this with ultra-endurance athletes.

Student and Staff in AT Lab
July 11, 2023

MCLA students with registered disabilities can now access an Assistive Technology (AT) Lab in Mark Hopkins through a joint venture between the College's Office of Disability Resources, its TRIO program, and funding from a Student Behavioral and Mental Health grant.

Biology Seminar Students
May 18, 2023

MCLA students delivered presentations during the biology department seminar to share their high-impact experiences during clinical in the health science field and in the classroom.