Press Releases

MCLA Announces Tamar Sarai as 2024 Hardman Journalist in Residence
3/18/2024
Writer and journalist Tamar Sarai will deliver the Hardman Journalist in Residence Lecture on Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m., in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation Atrium. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Summer Course Registration Now Available at MCLA  
3/18/2024
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that registration for summer class sessions is now open. Registration is open to MCLA students, interested community members, high school students, those pursuing a master’s degree, and college students wishing to transfer credits back to their home institution. 

Environmental toxicologist and author Emily Monosson to give Elizabeth & Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture
3/12/2024
Emily Monosson, author of “Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic” (W.W. Norton Press, July 2023) will present the 2024 Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, April 10, in Murdock Hall Room 218. Monosson has written four previous books, including “Natural Defense” and “Evolution in a Toxic World.” She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and lives in Montague, Massachusetts. A Q&A session will follow the lecture.

MCLA to Host Two Graduate Program Information Sessions
3/11/2024
MCLA will host a virtual information session on Thursday, March 14, and an in-person session on Wednesday, March 27 for its Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (MEd) as well as the Leadership Academy.

MCLA to Host the 22nd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference on April 18
3/5/2024
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will hold the 22nd annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) to recognize students for their work and dedication in producing academic projects.

MCLA English Professor to Conduct Research in Iceland this Summer Through Fellowship Opportunity
2/16/2024
This summer, MCLA English Professor Dr. Jenna Sciuto will spend three months in Iceland to examine transatlantic connections, gender dynamics, and saga realism in Icelandic feminist writer Svava Jakobsdóttir.

MCLA Philosophy Professor Releases a Comparative Study of an African Concept of Justice: “Ubuntu”
2/16/2024
MCLA Philosophy Professor Paul Nnodim has released his sixth book, “Ubuntu,” A Comparative Study of an African Concept, with co-editor Austin Okigbo, associate professor of ethnomusicology, African Studies, and global health at the University of Colorado Boulder.

MCLA Announces 2024 Commencement Speaker and Honorees
2/16/2024
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is pleased to announce the speaker for its 125th Commencement Exercises will be Shannon Holsey, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians. This year’s Commencement will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts sits on the ancestral land of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians.

MCLA Physics Department Launches Speaker Series with Recent Grant Award
2/9/2023
The MCLA Physics Department will host its first speaker this month as part of a larger campaign supported by funding from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Foundation through its TEAM-UP Together Expanding Expertise, Championing Excellence & Leadership (TUT EXCEL) program.

MCLA Announces Music, Gallery and Theater Performances for Winter/Spring 2024 Semester
2/8/2024
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at MCLA announces the Winter/Spring 2024 programming including cultural events, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and musical experiences.

MCLA Receives American Institute of Physics Grant to Increase African American Student Enrollment and Sense of Belonging 
2/5/2024
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is proud to announce it has received $110,351 from the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Foundation through its TEAM-UP Together Expanding Expertise, Championing Excellence & Leadership (TUT EXCEL) program. Over the next two years, this funding will advance the College’s efforts to increase its African American physics student enrollment, increase African American students' sense of department belonging, and introduce systemic changes to the physics bachelor of arts degree program to ensure positive outcomes for the department’s African American students.

MCLA Environmental Studies Department Kicks off 2024 Green Living Seminar with Theme “Greening New England”
1/31/2024
MCLA’s annual Green Living Seminar Series returned in January and continues through April presenting a series of lectures on the theme of “Greening in New England.” Presentations occur every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121.

MCLA and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Offer Free Tax Assistance to Those in Need
1/30/2024
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to residents in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. MCLA will offer in-person, drop-off, and virtual tax assistance to qualified taxpayers beginning February 12.

MCLA Physics Professor's Research Featured as one of the Top 10 Physics Breakthroughs of 2023 in Physics World Publication
1/26/2024
MCLA Physics Professor Dr. Emily Maher, one of 65 scientists in the MINERvA collaboration at Fermi National Accelerator Lab (Fermilab), has published work that has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Physics Breakthroughs of 2023 in Physics World.

MCLA Hosts Tour and Information Session for The College of Saint Rose 
12/5/2023
MCLA offers support and encouragement to The College of Saint Rose students, family, and community. “We are saddened by the news of Saint Rose’s closure and offer support and care for their students as they navigate their next steps,” said MCLA President James F. Birge, Ph.D.

MCLA to Host Community Panel “How to Speak About Peace” on November 30
11/28/2023
MCLA faculty and staff invite the campus and North Adams community to a panel discussion – How to Speak About Peace – to discuss urgent calls for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine on Thursday, November 30.

MCLA Hosts Celebration of Life for Dr. Steve Green 
11/17/2023
MCLA and the Green Family will host a celebration of life for Dr. Stephen A. (Steve) Green (1938-2023) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, in MCLA’s Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium and via Zoom. 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and MOSAIC in partnership with the Fine and Performing Arts Department Theatre Program Presents: Fornés Festival   
11/13/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and MOSAIC, in partnership with the Fine and Performing Arts Department Theatre Program, presents Fornés Festival – a year-long series of events dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Cuban American playwright, Maria Irene Fornés (1930-2018).

Award-winning Journalist Caleb Gayle to Give 2023 MCLA Hardman Lecture 
11/9/2023
Caleb Gayle will present the 2023 MCLA Hardman Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in MCLA’s Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation Atrium.  

MCLA to Host Fall Open House November 4 for Prospective Students 
10/31/2023
MCLA invites prospective students to a fall open house on Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Amsler Campus Center. 

MCLA Receives $626,536 for New Equipment from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center 
10/23/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has received a $626,536 Workforce Development Grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC). Over the next two years, this grant will fund the purchase of essential equipment for the College’s biology and chemistry programs. MCLA was previously awarded $253,542 from MLSC in 2022 to support its equipment needs.

Massachusetts Teachers Association and MCLA Team Up for COVID Vaccine and Pizza Party Event
10/19/2023
The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will offer the new COVID Booster to all community members with or without insurance in Murdock Hall Room 202 on Friday, October 27 from noon to 4 p.m. Pizza and snacks will be offered in Murdock Hall Room 218 to all who attend. 

MCLA History and Political Science Department to Host Panel Discussion on the Israel-Palestine Conflict 
10/18/2023
In light of the recent tragic violence in Israel and Gaza, the MCLA History and Political Science Department will host a panel discussion on Monday, October 30. The panel aims to facilitate a constructive and civil conversation that improves our understanding of this complex situation. This panel is free and open to the public.

MCLA to Host Information Session for Graduate Programs at Berkshire Innovation Center on November 9
10/16/2023
MCLA will host information sessions for its Graduate Programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (MEd) as well as the Leadership Academy on November 9 at 5 p.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) in Pittsfield. A virtual session will follow on December 5 at noon.

UMass Amherst Stonewall Center Director Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. to Give 2023 MCLA Lavender Lectur
10/11/2023
Genny Beemyn, Ph.D. will present the 2023 MCLA Lavender Lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in MCLA’s Murdock Hall, Room 218.  

Supreme Court Expert Amanda L. Tyler to Give 2023 MCLA Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture 
10/11/2023
Supreme Court expert and scholar Amanda L. Tyler will present the 2023 Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in MCLA’s Church Street Center Auditorium.

MCLA to Host Fall Open House Events for Prospective Students 
10/11/2023
MCLA announces that the first of two Fall 2023 Open House events will take place on Saturday, October 14. 

MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony for Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the College 
10/10/2023
On Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, the MCLA Alumni Association will hold its annual Alumni Awards Brunch to recognize distinguished alumni and friends of the College for their accomplishments. The event will run from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., on campus in Murdock Hall Room 218, with a special time set aside for photos of awardees from 1:30–2 p.m. 

MCLA’s Education Department to offer MTEL Preparation Workshops
10/6/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Education Department will offer preparation workshops for those considering taking the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) on October 28 and 29.

Productions Announced for MCLA Theatre and Music 2023-2024 Season 
10/2/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre and Music departments announce the 2023-2024 season of performances with four productions including visiting performing artists, guest directors, and student directors in addition to two student concerts.  

MCLA Ranked No. 7 Top Public Liberal Arts School in 2024 U.S. News and World Report 
9/18/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has earned the No. 7 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for a third year in a row. The College’s continued commitment to affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report with additional rankings: No. 1 for Top Performer on Social Mobility in the state, No. 2 in the country, and No. 22 for National Liberal Arts Colleges.

MCLA Welcomes Three New Faculty Members For the 2023-2024 Academic Year 
8/28/2023
MCLA is pleased to announce that three new faculty members will be joining the Trailblazer community for the College’s fall semester: Dr. Samuel Bruun, Dr. Yavuz Ceylan, and Dr. James Page.

MCLA’s LEAD Academy Expands with Key Support from Greylock Federal Credit Union 
8/18/2023
LEAD Academy, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)’s almost two-decade-old program to help new students integrate into college life, is getting a huge boost thanks to Greylock Federal Credit Union (Greylock). 

MCLA and Berkshire Innovation Center Partner for MBA Program to Advance Graduate Experience and Industry Workforce Needs 
7/11/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) are partnering on the Masters in Business Administration (MBA) program to enhance and expand experiences and career connections to prepare graduates for innovation-driven careers in the Berkshires and beyond. 

Berkshire Bank STEM Academy Applications Due July 1 for Incoming MCLA Students
6/16/2023
Applications are open for the 2023 Berkshire Bank STEM Academy for incoming first-year students at MCLA. The program accepts up to 15 students enrolled in a STEM major or who have expressed interest in STEM fields. The 2023 program will run from July 23 to July 27. The deadline to apply is July 1. 

Grace Kelly Quartet to Perform at MCLA’s Venable Theatre on June 15 
5/26/2023
Saxophonist, singer, and songwriter Grace Kelly will perform at MCLA’s Venable Theatre on June 15 at 7 p.m. 

MAC Artist in Residence to Unveil Solo Exhibit “Fractured Delights” at Gallery 51 in June
5/25/2023
The MCLA Arts & Culture (MAC) 2022-2023 Benedetti Teaching Artist in Residence, WANG Chen, will debut a solo exhibition “Fractured Delights” during an opening reception on Friday, June 2 from 5 to 8 p.m., coinciding with North Adams’ FIRST Friday event.  

MCLA Arts & Culture and MASS MoCA to Present New Play Reading “The Celestials” on June 8  
5/25/2023
“The Celestials,” adapted from Williamstown author Karen Shepard's mesmerizing novel, shines a light on the history of North Adams and Chinese laborers. The play, by Peter Glazer, debuts at MASS MoCA’s Club B10 on June 8 at 7 p.m. 

MCLA Arts & Culture to Host Catherine Monahan for “Conversations of the Material World” Artist Talk and Mini Installation Tonight, May 5 
5/5/2023
MCLA Arts & Culture will host multidisciplinary, Oakland-based artist Catherine Monahan at Gallery 51 tonight, from 5 to 7 p.m. during the North Adams FIRST Fridays event for an artist talk and mini installation titled “Conversations with the Material World.”

MCLA Gallery 51 Announces New Senior Art Exhibit “Liminal Spaces: the Overlooked and the Otherworldly”
4/12/2023
MCLA Gallery 51 will debut a new exhibit, “Liminal Spaces: the Overlooked and the Otherworldly,” on Thursday, April 20 at 5 p.m.  

David Batker Wraps Up MCLA Green Living Seminar with Ecological Economics and Policy Change Discussion 
4/10/2023
David Batker, President of Batker Consulting and Founder of Earth Economics, will give a talk titled “Using Ecological Economics to Drive Policy Change” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121

MCLA to Host the 21st Annual Undergraduate Research Conference on April 20 
4/10/2023
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold the 21st annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) including 122 student participants and keynote speaker Jenna McElroy ‘16.

Boston College Professor Dr. Andrew Jorgenson to Discuss Militarization, Economic Growth, and Carbon Emissions at MCLA Green Living Seminar 
3/31/2023
Dr. Andrew Jorgenson, Boston College Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department, will give a talk titled “Guns Versus Climate: How Militarization Amplifies the Impact of Economic Growth on Carbon Emissions” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.

Jennifer Hashley to Discuss Economics of Climate-Smart Agriculture at MCLA Green Living Seminar
3/28/2023
Jennifer Hashley, Trisha Perez Kennealy Michael Kennealy Director of New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, will give a talk titled “Economics of Climate-Smart Agriculture” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. 

MCLA Announces Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Program, First in the Region 
3/17/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is excited to launch a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program for the fall 2023 semester. This will be the first BSN program in Berkshire County, and the only BSN program within an hour’s drive in the rural tri-state corner of Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York. This important nursing education initiative will help address the current and future rural nursing workforce shortage. 

MCLA Improves HVAC Costs with New Steam Line Project with DCAMM Funding
3/13/2023
As part of a critical infrastructure upgrade, MCLA looks to start Phase 2 of a significant steam/water line replacement project this spring with $11 million dollars allocated by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM).

MCLA Announces 2023 Commencement Speaker, Dr. Patricia Okker, Recent Past President of New College of Florida
3/6/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is pleased to announce the speaker for its 124th Commencement Exercises will be Dr. Patricia Okker, recent past president of New College of Florida and former dean of the College of Arts and Science at the University of Missouri. This year’s Commencement will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11 a.m., in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium.

Registration for Summer Courses at MCLA Now Available 
3/2/2023
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that registration for summer class sessions is now open. Registration is open to MCLA students, interested community members, high school students, those pursuing a master’s degree, and Berkshires-based college students who wish to earn credits toward their degree from another institution. 

New Group Exhibition, “Layer/Build: Collage Explored,” Opens at Gallery 51
2/24/2023
The latest exhibition at MCLA’s Gallery 51 features six artists in the group show “Layer/Build: Collage Explored” on view through April 7.  

MCLA Announces Boston Herald Journalist Joe Dwinell as 2023 Hardman Journalist in Residence
2/16/2023
Executive Editor of the Boston Herald and North Adams State College (MCLA) alumnus Joe Dwinell ‘82 will deliver the Hardman Journalist in Residence Lecture on Monday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation Atrium. 

Williams College Professor Dr. Matthew Gibson to Discuss Economics of Climate Change at MCLA Green Living Seminar 
2/16/2023
Dr. Matthew Gibson, Associate Professor of Economics at Williams College, will give a talk titled “Economics of Climate Change” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

UMASS Prof. Dr. Bogdan Prokopovych to Discuss Stakeholder Management and Corporate Sustainability at MCLA Green Living Seminar 
2/14/2023
Dr. Bogdan Prokopovych, lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMASS), will give a talk titled “Stakeholder Management and Corporate Sustainability: CSR Initiatives, Sustainability Certifications, and ESG Ratings” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. 

MCLA Announces 2023 Commencement Date and Honorees
2/10/2023
MCLA will honor the Class of 2023 by bringing together family, friends, and the campus community at its 124th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11 a.m., in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium.

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents “GDP is Gross, Wellbeing is Better” with Eric Miller 
2/6/2023
Eric Miller, Director of Ecological Footprint Initiative at York University, will give a talk titled “GDP is Gross, Wellbeing is Better” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. The presenter will attend via zoom.

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents “Doughnut Economics” with Della Duncan
1/30/23
Della Duncan, Renegade Economist, Host of the Upstream Podcast, and Co-Founder of the California Doughnut Economics Coalition, will give a talk titled “Doughnut Economics” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. The presenter will attend via zoom.

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents “The Myth of Progress” with Tom Wessels 
1/27/23
Tom Wessels, Terrestrial Ecologist and Professor Emeritus at Antioch University, will give a talk titled “The Myth of Progress” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. The presenter will attend via zoom.

MAC Helps Fight Winter Woes with Expressive Clowning Techniques in February Workshop Series 
1/27/23
Face the winter woes with a workshop from MCLA Arts & Culture through contemporary improv and clowning techniques with instructor David Lane.

MCLA and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Offer Free Tax Assistance 
1/25/23
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to local residents in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. MCLA will offer in-person, drop-off, and virtual tax assistance to qualified taxpayers beginning February 6.

MCLA Athletics to Celebrate 2023 National Girls and Women in Sports Day Feb. 4 
1/10/23
MCLA Athletics will host two events on Feb. 4 to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day – an initiative that dates back to 1987 to encourage the participation of girls and women in sports. Clinic registration is open until Jan. 29.

MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series Begins February 1 
1/6/23
MCLA’s annual Green Living Seminar Series begins on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and continues through April, presenting a series of lectures on the theme of “Capitalism and the Environment.” 

Northern Berkshire MLK Day of Service Returns on Jan. 16th
1/6/23
The annual Northern Berkshire MLK Day of Service will return in person on January 16th after a three-year hiatus to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for a day of volunteering.

MAC’s “Modes of Relationship” Panel Discussion to Explore Art, Race, Nationality, and Gender
1/4/23
MCLA Arts & Culture (MAC) will host a panel discussion, “Modes of Relationship,” focused on art, race, nationality, and gender on January 26, 2023, with artist-in-residence WANG Chen and Mikayla Patton, artist-in-residence at The Studios at MASS MoCA.

MCLA Leadership Academy Applications Open, Information Sessions Announced 
1/3/23
MCLA’s Leadership Academy, a postgraduate program for educators seeking administrator licensure, will host a series of information sessions between January and March for prospective students.

Making as Consolation: Advent Art with Melanie Mowinski 
12/2/22
Join artist Melanie Mowinski at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield on Thursday, Dec. 8, 9:30-11 a.m. or Tuesday, Dec. 13, 4:30-6 p.m. for Making as Consolation.  Both events are free and open to the public.

Melanie Mowinski’s Holiday Open Studio at Greylock Works
12/2/22
Join artist and MCLA Professor Melanie Mowinski at her studio in Greylock Works on Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m -2 p.m. for a peek into the processes that form her book “Collage Your Life.” The events are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

MCLA Theatre to Perform Experimental Show “The Left Hand of Darkness” This Weekend
11/30/2022
MCLA Theatre will debut “The Left Hand of Darkness” this weekend as a developmental workshop in conjunction with Associate Professor of Theatre, Laura Standley, her directing students, and the Theatre Lab.

MCLA Professor to Launch New Book “Deflective Whiteness: Co-opting Black and Latinx Identity Politics” at Gallery 51
11/18/2022
A book launch will be held on Dec. 1 for Dr. Hannah Noel Haynes, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at MCLA, at Gallery 51.

MCLA Appoints Dr. Jean Clarke-Mitchell, Ph.D., to the Board of Trustees 
11/08/22
MCLA announces that Dr. Jean Clarke-Mitchell ‘00, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Lesley University has been nominated to the MCLA Board of Trustees. She is also in her second term on the MCLA Foundation Board.

MCLA Alumni to Present at Creative Writing Event
11/07/22
The MCLA English & Communications Department will host 15 alumni for a creative writing reading and showcase event to learn more about their post-graduate paths on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in Murdock Hall 218.

New Art Lab Installation “Puff” Inspired by First Anthology of African American Literature
11/07/22
A new window installation is on display now through December 9 at MCLA’s Art Lab in North Adams by artist Lorenzo Baker.

New York Times Bestselling Author & Chair of Princeton's Department of African Studies Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. to Speak at MCLA’s Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture
11/03/22
Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. will be joining MCLA to present the 2022 Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture. Glaude, a New York Times Bestselling Author and the Chair of Princeton’s Department of African Studies will be speaking about “Race & Democracy: America is Always Changing, But America Never Changes” on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Church Street Center Auditorium.  

MCLA’s Education Department Launches Professional Development Project for Paraeducators
10/28/2022
For the annual county-wide professional development day this November, the MCLA Education Department will present a new series curated for paraprofessional educators in Berkshire County.  

Award Winning Musician Jake Blount to Perform at MCLA’s Church Street Center 
10/27/2022
The community is invited to a concert on Nov. 2 with Jake Blount, an award-winning musician and scholar based in Providence, RI.

MCLA Education Department Offers MTEL Prep Courses
10/21/2022
Those interested in obtaining teacher licensure in Massachusetts are invited to register for MCLA’s Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) preparation courses.

Co-founder and Executive Director of 100 Gardens Sam Fleming to Speak at MCLA’s Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture 
10/18/2022
Sam Flemming, co-founder and Executive Director of 100 Gardens will present the 2022 Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture. His presentation will start at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1 in Murdock Hall Room 218. 

Tap for Joy Workshops to be held at the MCLA Art Lab this Fall 
10/13/2022
This Fall MCLA Arts & Culture (MAC) is offering free tap dancing workshops by teacher Jenny Herzog at the MCLA Art Lab.  

MCLA and the Berkshire County STEM Network Celebrate STEM Week with Programming for the Community
10/12/2022
Berkshire County STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Week will be held on Oct. 17-22. MCLA and the Berkshire County STEM Network will offer virtual programming for local public-school students, K-12 educators, and the general community.  

MCLA Plans Fall Afternoon Day of Service
10/6/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold its annual Fall Day of Service on Saturday, Oct. 15. Students, faculty, and staff at MCLA will gather on campus at Venable Gym, then travel to different locations in the Northern Berkshires to do volunteer work.

MCLA Arts & Culture’s Upcoming Solo Exhibition, “To Know A Veil,” Showcases Conceptual Work and Student Collaborations 
10/4/2022
MCLA Arts & Culture (MAC) will showcase a new solo exhibition at Gallery 51, “To Know A Veil” by Nathaniel Donnett on October 7.

MCLA Theatre Announces Four Productions for the 2022-2023 Season
10/3/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre announces its 2022-2023 season of performances with four productions, featuring visiting professional directors and designers, and a series where students take the lead in experimentation with the writing and production process.

MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony for Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the College
9/26/2022
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the MCLA Alumni Association will hold its annual Alumni Awards Brunch to recognize distinguished alumni and friends of the College for their accomplishments. The event will run from 10 a.m.–12 p.m., on campus at the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, with a special time set aside for photos of awardees from 12–12:30 p.m.

MCLA Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
9/23/2022
MCLA is pleased to announce that seven new faculty members will be joining the Trailblazer community for the College’s fall semester: Eunice Uhm, Mariah Hepworth, Omotara Adeeko, Carter J. Carter, Darren Johnson, Amy Shapiro, and Kara Corlew. 

Author and Founder of “The Onion” Scott Dikkers to Present MCLA’s 2022 Hardman Lecture 
9/16/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will welcome Scott Dikkers, author, comedy writer, and founder of humor website The Onion, on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, when he will present MCLA’s Hardman Lecture, “Fake News in the Age of Misinformation. The History of The Onion and How the Philosophies and Practices Have Adapted Over Time,” at 7 p.m. in the MCLA Church Street Center’s Eleanor Furst Roberts Auditorium.

MCLA Hosts Full Year of Information Sessions for Continuing Education and Graduate Programs
9/13/2022
MCLA’s Division of Graduate & Continuing Education (DGCE) announces the 2022-2023 schedule of information sessions for those interested in completing a Bachelor’s Degree or pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The 30-minute information sessions will be available in-person and online in North Adams and Pittsfield through August 2023.

25th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be held September 19
9/13/2022
The 25th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 19 at Wyndhurst Golf & Club at Miraval (formerly Cranwell Resort) in Lenox. The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College’s Athletic Department. Over the years, the Classic has netted $25,000–$40,000 annually to support MCLA’s student-athletes. 

MCLA Continues to Earn Multiple Spots on U.S. News College Rankings 
9/12/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ continued commitment to an excellent, affordable education is reflected in the 2022-2023 U.S. News and World Report rankings: The College is #7 on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges for the second year in a row, ranks #33 as a Top Performer on Social Mobility among national liberal arts colleges, and first among all Massachusetts liberal arts schools. MCLA also continues to appear on the list of Top National Liberal Arts Colleges.

MCLA Receives Over $250,000 from MA Life Sciences Center to Improve Biology, Chemistry, and Science Programs 
9/9/2022
The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, under the Workforce Development Capital Program, has awarded MCLA a grant to purchase essential equipment to advance the biology, chemistry, and health sciences fields.

Brenda Burdick to Chair MCLA’s Board of Trustees 
9/8/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announces that Brenda Burdick, Director of Strategic Communications at General Dynamics Mission Systems, has been elected to the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees for the College. Governor Charlie Baker appointed Burdick to the Board in 2018. Burdick was reappointed for a second five-year appointment in July 2022. 

MCLA Hosts Virtual Information Session on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs
7/28/2022
Community members interested in pursuing MCLA’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) or completing a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to join the MCLA’s Division of Graduate & Continuing Education (DGCE) for a virtual information session on Wednesday, August 10, at 5 p.m. 

MCLA HOSTS SUMMER SCIENCE AND ROBOTICS CAMP  
PRESS ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
7/25/2022

MCLA’s Summer Science and Robotics Camp July 27-29, 2022 - In between specific times, the group will be stationed in the Robotics Lab in Bowman Hall, room #102 or on the Campus Quad. Please inquire and set up a time or drop-in for a photo opportunity.  

MCLA Hosts Virtual Information Session on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs 
7/11/2022
Community members interested in pursuing MCLA’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) or completing a Bachelor’s Degree are encouraged to join the MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) for a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 13 at 5 p.m. 

MCLA Professor Melanie Mowinski to Hold Book Launch Event at Greylock WORKS
6/23/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Fine Arts Professor Melanie Mowinski will celebrate the publication of her new book, “Collage Your Life: Techniques, Prompts and Inspirations for Creative Self-Expression and Storytelling,” with a launch party Monday, June 27, from 7–9 p.m., at Greylock WORKS in North Adams. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.  

MCLA Professor Dr. Kerri Nicoll to be Presented with 2022 Peacemaker Award at nbCC Annual Meeting 
6/16/2022
On Friday, June 17, the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) will host its annual meeting and present MCLA Associate Professor of Social Work Dr. Kerri Leyda Nicoll with the MLK Day of Service Peacemaker Award. The meeting, held at Greylock WORKS in North Adams, will begin at 11:30 a.m. 

Dr. Anne Goodwin Receives Course of Distinction Award from the Massachusetts Colleges Online Consortium 
6/15/2022
The Massachusetts Colleges Online (MCO) consortium has announced that Dr. Anne Goodwin of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has received a Course of Distinction (COD) Award. Dr. Goodwin, one of fewer than 30 recipients from state campuses across Massachusetts, was recognized at the 17th annual MCO Conference on eLearning, held virtually June 2, 2022. 

MCLA to Deliver Free College Planning Workshop for Berkshire County Students 
6/14/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will present a free intensive college planning workshop for current Berkshire County high school juniors and sophomores, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, July 7–29, from 9–11 a.m. High school and college professionals will provide students with support and assistance in navigating the college planning process. This program offers an in-depth opportunity for students to craft a college essay, learn how to communicate with college officials, prepare for interviews, understand tuition and financial aid, and build the academic and professional self-confidence to begin the transition from high school to college. The workshop is an important next step for students to immerse themselves in the strategic process of college planning. 

MCLA Arts and Culture Welcomes Artist Sherwin Rio as Summer 2022 Artist Lab Resident 
6/6/2022
MCLA Arts and Culture (MAC) will welcome interdisciplinary artist and researcher Sherwin Rio to campus this summer via MCLA’s Artist Lab Residency program.  

MCLA Benedetti Teaching Artist-in-Residence Conrad Egyir’s Solo Show, ‘Travelogue,’ Opens June 10 with Support from Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant
6/6/2022
Conrad Egyir, MCLA’s inaugural Benedetti Teaching Artist in Residence, will unveil a solo exhibition, “Travelogue,” on Friday, June 10, at MCLA Gallery 51 on Main Street in North Adams, with an event to mark the opening from 5-7 p.m. on June 10. This event is free and open to the public; “Travelogue” runs until September 2022.  

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MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards Ceremony for Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the College 5/31/2022
On Saturday, June 4, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association will hold its annual Alumni Awards Brunch to recognize distinguished alumni and friends of the College for their accomplishments. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon at Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation on the MCLA campus, with a special session for photos of awardees from noon to 12:30 p.m. 

MCLA C4 Initiative Releases New Podcast, ‘Thinking Like a Region,’  
5/31/2022
The Creative Compact for Collaborative and Collective Impact (the C4 Initiative) is releasing a new podcast, “Thinking Like a Region,” which explores connections between deep engagement in the arts and 21st-Century workforce skills.  

MCLA Gallery 51 to Host Artist Talk and Book Signing with Photographer Lydia Panas June 3
5/20/2022
MCLA Arts and Culture (MAC) will host an artist talk and book signing with photographer Lydia Panas from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at MCLA Gallery 51 on Main Street in North Adams. A screening of Panas’ work will follow at MASS MoCA from 9-10 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public.  

MCLA to Hold Annual Educator Recognition Awards Event May 26 
5/16/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, in collaboration with the Berkshire County Superintendents’ Roundtable, will hold its annual Educator Recognition Awards event on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 4:30-6 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218 on MCLA’s campus.  

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MCLA to Hold 123rd Commencement Exercises on May 14 
5/9/2022
After two years of virtual ceremonies, MCLA is thrilled to honor the Class of 2022 in person, bringing together family, friends, and the campus community, at its 123rd Commencement Exercises on May 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium. While this is a ticketed event for graduates and their families, members of the media are welcome to cover MCLA’s Commencement ceremony.  

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MCLA Hosts Reception for 2022 Congressional Art Competition May 5

5/5/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will host Congressman Richard E. Neal’s public reception and viewing of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition submissions tonight, Thursday, May 5, from 6-7 p.m. in the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation on the MCLA campus.  

MCLA Class of 2020, 2021, and 2022 Art Exhibition, ‘Stigmas and Stories: Changing the Narrative’ Opens with a Reception on May 6 
4/28/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Gallery 51 will host “Stigmas and Stories: Changing the Narrative,” featuring artwork from students in the Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, with an in-person opening reception at the gallery from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022.

MCLA to Present Virtual Info Session on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs May 3
4/28/2022
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 5 p.m. on May 3 for community members interested in the College’s Master of Education (MEd) and teacher licensure programs, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Master of Education program, Leadership Academy, and bachelor’s degree completion programs. 

MCLA Athletics Announces Multi-Year Plan, Including Hockey and Facility Upgrades 
4/21/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Athletics Department announced a multi-year plan to enhance the College’s athletics programming for years to come, including the return of men’s ice hockey to North Adams along with the implementation of a women’s ice hockey program. Plans also identify athletic facilities upgrades including replacement of the turf at Shewcraft Field, and a fundraising campaign to support the installation of turf at the baseball and softball fields.  

MCLA to Hold 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference April 21 
4/20/2022
On Thursday April 21, 2022, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold its 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) to recognize students for their hard work and dedication in producing outstanding academic projects. 

MCLA to Hold Science and Robotics Camp for Grades 4-7 from July 25-29, 2022  
4/20/2022
MCLA’s summer Science and Robotics Camp is back this year from July 25-29, with hands-on STEM activities that culminate in a Robot Demolition Derby. 

 BerkshiresCanCode Announces Launch of Initial Program: Front-End Web Development Course to Begin May 10 
4/13/2022
CanCode Communities, a nonprofit organization training non-traditional talent for software career opportunities, today announced the launch of its initial BerkshiresCanCode program: Front-End Web Development. Registration is now open for the 12-week course, which starts on May 10 and runs through July 26. 

MCLA to Hold 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference April 21
4/12/2022
On Thursday April 21, 2022, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold the 20th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) to recognize students for their hard work and dedication in producing outstanding academic projects. This all-day event will feature a student poster session, individual presentations, and group work that encompasses the time and dedication MCLA’s students have put into their academic endeavors in the past academic year. 

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Bicycling in Berkshire County: History and Future’ with Nicholas Russo April 20 
4/8/2022
Nicholas Russo, the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission’s Senior Transportation Planner, will give a talk titled “Bicycling in Berkshire County: History and Future” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Williamstown Composts!: Lessons from a Community Composting Pilot Program’ with Nancy Nylen and Ann McCallum April 13 
4/4/2022
Nancy Nylen and Ann McCallum of Williamstown Composts! will give a talk titled “Williamstown Composts!: Lessons from a Community Composting Pilot Program” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

MCLA Announces Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients for 2022 Commencement 
3/25/22
After two years of virtual ceremonies, MCLA is thrilled to honor the Class of 2022 in person, bringing together family, friends, and the campus community, at its 123rd Commencement Exercises on May 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium. 

MCLA to Present Virtual Info Session on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs March 29
3/23/22
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 5p.m. on March 29 for community members interested in the College’s Master of Education (MEd) and teacher licensure programs, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Master of Education program, Leadership Academy, and bachelor’s degree completion programs. 

MCLA Theatre to Present “Intimate Apparel” Beginning April 1 
3/22/22
The Theatre Program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will present “Intimate Apparel,” a delicate play about a fiercely resilient Black woman during the dawn of the 20th century, in person at MCLA’s Venable Theater, beginning Friday, April 1, 2022, through Sunday, April 10, 2022. 

CARE SYLLABUS to Present New Module, ‘I Can’t: Feeling Through Burdens of Care’ Starting March 21 
3/18/2022
CARE SYLLABUS, a justice-oriented public education and community resource featuring original text, visual media, recordings, and virtual live events by activists, artists, and academics, will present a new module, “I Can’t: Feeling Through Burdens of Care” beginning March 21.   

MCLA Professor Amanda Laury Kleintop to Present “Abolishing Property Rights in People in the U.S. Civil War and American Memory” on April 5
3/18/2022
MCLA Assistant Professor of History Dr. Laury Kleintop will present “The Balance of Freedom: Abolishing Property Rights in People in the US Civil War and American Memory” at noon on April 5, via zoom.  

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Carbon Farming in Urban and Suburban Areas’ with Dr. Nathan Phillips April 6 
3/18/2022
Dr. Nathan Phillips, a professor in Boston University’s Department of Earth and Environment, will give a talk titled “Carbon Farming in Urban and Suburban Areas” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121

MCLA Computer Science Department Receives $100,000 Skills Capital Grant
3/17/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has received a $100,000 Skills Capital Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Education to support the update of the College’s Hardware and Robotics Lab, operated by the MCLA Computer Science department. These updates will provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on learning experience in network security, network administration, and software development.  

MCLA Student Government to Hold Hybrid Sam Gomez Road Race
3/17/2022
The MCLA Student Government Association’s 44th annual Sam Gomez Road Race will be a hybrid event this year, with an interactive virtual race from March 25-April 1 and an in-person event on April 2.  

MCLA Professor Gregory Scheckler to Present “The Tectonics of Form: Change and Impermanence in New Contemporary Drawings and Paintings” on March 24 
3/15/2022
MCLA Professor of Fine and Performing Arts Gregory Scheckler will present “The Tectonics of Form: Change and Impermanence in New Contemporary Drawings and Paintings” at 5:30 p.m. on March 24 in Murdock Hall, Room 218, on MCLA’s campus.

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Public Health and Community Based Participatory Research in Urban Environmental Justice Communities’ with Dr. Madeleine L. Scammell March 23 
3/8/2022
Dr. Madeleine L. Scammell, Boston University School of Public Health, Associate Professor of Environmental Health, will give a talk titled “Public Health and Community Based Participatory Research in Urban Environmental Justice Communities” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

Registration for MCLA Summer Sessions is Open
70+ classes to choose from
3/7/2022 
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts opened online registration for its three summer sessions on March 1, 2022.  

MCLA Professor Lisa Arrastia to Present “Oral History Remix: Disrupting Notions of Difference” on March 10
3/4/2022
MCLA Assistant Professor of Education Dr. Lisa Arrastia will present “Oral History Remix: Disrupting Notions of Difference” at 6 p.m. on March 10, via zoom, as part of The Mind’s Eye Spring 2022 Works in Progress Lecture Series.  

MCLA History and Political Science Department Presents Panel Talk on Recent Russian Invasion of Ukraine 
2/28/2022
MCLA’s History and Political Science Department will present a hybrid panel talk on the recent Russian attack on Ukraine at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, in Murdock Hall Room 218 on the MCLA campus. This event is free and open to the public and will also be broadcast via Zoom.  

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Residential Landscaping to Support Pollinators’ with Dr. Susannah Lerman March 9
2/28/2022
U.S. Forest Service Research Ecologist Dr. Susannah Lerman will give a talk titled “Residential Landscaping to Support Pollinators,” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Community Strategies for Addressing the Plastic Pollution Crisis’ with David Sayer March 2 
2/23/2022
David Sayer of Beyond Plastics and Sustainable Saratoga will give a talk titled “Community Strategies for Addressing the Plastic Pollution Crisis,” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

MCLA to Present Virtual Info Sessions on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs
2/16/2022
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 5p.m. on Feb. 22 for community members interested in the College’s Master of Education (MEd) and teacher licensure programs, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Master of Education program, Leadership Academy, and bachelor’s degree completion programs. 

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘How and Why to Increase Plant-Based Lunch Options in Schools’ with Amie Hamlin Feb. 23 
2/14/2022
Amie Hamlin, executive director of The Coalition for Healthy School Food, will give a talk titled “How and Why to Increase Plant-Based Lunch Options in Schools” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Transportation’s Responsibility to the Climate: Our Role in Decarbonization’ with Katherine S. Fichter Feb. 16
2/7/2022
Katherine S. Fichter, Massachusetts Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary and Chief of Climate and Decarbonization, will give a talk titled “Transportation’s Responsibility to the Climate: Our Role in Decarbonization,” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Collaborate to Offer Free Tax Assistance to Those in Need 
2/2/2022
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to local residents in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. 

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Pittsfield Grey to Green: Inclusive Planning for Environmental and Climate Justice’ with Allison Egan, Feb. 9
1/31/2022
Allison Egan, senior planner at the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, will give a talk titled “Pittsfield Grey to Green: Inclusive Planning for Environmental and Climate Justice” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Presents ‘Sustainable Zoning and Municipal Building Decarbonization Strategies’ with Kai Palmer-Dunning Feb. 2 
1/27/2022
K
ai Palmer-Dunning, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) Buildings and Communities Associate, will give a talk titled “Sustainable Zoning and Municipal Building Decarbonization Strategies” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121.  

MCLA Gallery 51 Presents ‘Come Inside: Works by Joshua AM Ross’ Feb. 4 - May 20, 2022 
1/24/2022
MCLA Gallery 51 announces its next exhibition, “Come Inside: Works by Joshua AM Ross” will run from Feb. 4, 2022, to May 20, 2022, with an opening event in person at the gallery on Main Street in North Adams from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 4.

Greylock Opera Collective, led by MCLA Faculty, Plans February Productions of ‘My Way of Life’ in North Adams and New York City  
1/20/2022
The Greylock Opera Collective will premiere the show “My Way of Life,” written by MCLA Professor of Music Michael Dilthey, with two productions, one in North Adams, and one in New York City, on Feb. 3 and 4, respectively. 

MCLA Athletics Plans Events, Activities for National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Feb. 5
1/19/2022
MCLA Athletics will host adult sports clinics for women on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 as part of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Held on the MCLA campus, advanced registration and payment are required.

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Begins Jan. 26
1/18/2022
MCLA’s annual Green Living Seminar Series begins on Wednesday, Jan. 26 and continues through April, presenting a series of lectures on the theme of “Greening the City.” 

MCLA Leadership Academy Plans Virtual Info Sessions in February and March 
Applications accepted through April 30 
1/6/22
MCLA Leadership Academy, a postgraduate program for educators looking to take the next step in their careers, will hold a series of information sessions in February and March for prospective students. Leadership Academy faculty and administrators will be available to answer questions about the program and application process.  

MCLA Department of Business Administration Earns ACBSP Accreditation
12/2/21
MCLA’s Department of Business Administration has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This accreditation covers all the department’s business degree paths, as well as the College’s Master of Business Administration program. 

MCLA Degree Completion Program to Hold Reunion Event Dec. 4 
11/19/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold a reunion event for alumni and current students of its Degree Completion Program from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation. All alumni of the College’s Degree Completion Program are welcome to attend. 

MCLA Community Members Recognized at North Adams Neighborly Awards 
11/18/21
The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) recognized several in MCLA’s campus community during its annual Neighborlies awards ceremony on Nov. 17.

MCLA Offers Virtual Info Session on Radiologic Technology Program Nov. 16 
11/9/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold a virtual information session on the College’s Radiologic Technology concentration at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16. 

MCLA Welcomes Musician Todd Reynolds for Concert on Nov. 18 
11/8/21
International musician and part-time North Adams resident Todd Reynolds will perform at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Church Street Center at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18. Current MCLA students, as well as MCLA alumni, will perform as opening acts. 

MCLA-Pittsfield to Feature Dana Schildkraut as November Artist of the Month  
10/28/21
Dana Schildkraut, an award-winning artist, will be the featured artist at MCLA-Pittsfield for November, with work on display at the College’s Pittsfield location at 66 Allen Street. Schildkraut’s work will be exhibited for the entire month, and an opening artist reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5, during the city’s First Fridays Artswalk, sponsored by the City of Pittsfield Office of Cultural Development.  

MCLA Student Shawna Hennessey Named 2021-22 Melville Fellow by Berkshire County Historical Society
10/27/21
MCLA student Shawna Hennessey ’22 has been chosen as a Melville Fellow for 2021-22 by the Berkshire County Historical Society, along with two other students from local colleges.

Dr. Kebra Ward Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to South Africa to Develop a Physics Education Research Program at Nelson Mandela University
10/26/21
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Dr. Kebra Ward of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to South Africa. Dr. Ward will lecture at Nelson Mandela University as part of a project to examine the use of interactive engagement activities in the first-year physics series to address under-prepared student learning. 

MCLA to Distribute State, Federal Funding Directly to Students
10/21/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will continue distribution of $1 million in federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF), as part of the American Rescue Plan, in 2021, along with $689,200 via the state-funded MassGrant Plus program.  

MCLA Announces Bob Davis of the Wall Street Journal as 2021 Hardman Journalist in Residence
10/18/21
Wall Street Journal Senior Editor Bob Davis will be Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ 2021 Hardman Journalist in Residence from Nov. 1-2. As part of his residency, he will offer a community lecture at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, in the First Floor Atrium of the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation. This event is free and open to the public and will be delivered in person with a hybrid virtual option. 

Live Theatre Returns for MCLA’s 2021-22 Season
10/13/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre announces its 2021-2022 season of performances, which will be offered in person on MCLA’s campus. These four productions feature guest directors, student directors, and experimental productions that give students agency in the writing and production process.  

MCLA Celebrates STEM Week with Virtual Programming Oct. 18-22  
10/12/21
MCLA and the Berkshire STEM Network will offer virtual programming for local public school students, K-12 educators, and the general community during Berkshire County STEM Week (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from October 18-22.  

MCLA Plans Fall Day of Service Oct. 16
10/12/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold its annual Fall Day of Service on Saturday, Oct. 16. Students, faculty, and staff at MCLA will gather on campus, then travel to different locations in the Northern Berkshires to do volunteer work.

MCLA to Hold In-Person and Virtual Admission Events this Fall
10/7/21
The Office of Admission at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is hosting in-person tours and events, including open houses on Oct. 23 and Nov. 13. Prospective students and their families are welcome to register for open houses, Saturday tours, and virtual events that offer information and perspective about academics, student life, financial aid, scholarships, and more.  

Poet Meg Day to Speak at MCLA Lavender Voices Lecture Oct. 20  
10/6/21
Award-winning poet Meg Day will speak at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, in Murdock Hall Room 218, as part of the College’s Lavender Voices Lecture Series.  

MCLA Arts and Culture Welcomes 2021-22 Artists in Residence
10/4/21
MCLA Arts and Culture, formerly the MCLA Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, will offer events and exhibitions from three visiting artists in 2021 and 2022: Conrad Egyir, Nathaniel Donnett, and Joshua Ross.  

MCLA to Present Virtual Info Sessions on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs  
10/29/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a series of virtual information sessions this fall for community members interested in the College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Master of Education program, Leadership Academy, and bachelor’s degree completion programs. 

Author and Correspondent Jamie Ducharme to Speak at MCLA’s Annual Public Policy Lecture Event 
9/23/21
Jamie Ducharme, an author and TIME magazine correspondent, will be Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ 2021 Public Policy lecturer. She’ll speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 7 at the College’s Church Street Center Auditorium. A remote viewing option will also be available, and both options are free and open to the public. 

MCLA-Pittsfield to Feature Ian Mosher as October Artist of the Month  
9/21/21
Recent MCLA graduate Ian Mosher will be the featured artist at MCLA-Pittsfield during October, with work on display at the College’s Pittsfield location at 66 Allen Street. Mosher’s work will be exhibited for the entire month, and an opening artist reception will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, during the city’s First Fridays Artswalk, sponsored by the City of Pittsfield Office of Cultural Development. 

MCLA History and Political Science Department Presents ‘Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance’ Oct. 5 
9/21/21
The History and Political Science Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will present “Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance” a virtual musical theatre event, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, via Zoom.  

MCLA Welcomes Four New Faculty Members 
9/16/21
MCLA is pleased to welcome four new faculty members to campus for the fall 2021 semester: Andrew Best, Assistant Professor of Biology; Rebecca Relyea, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences; Yavuz Ceylan, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry; and Sean Scanlon: Visiting Assistant Professor of History. 

MCLA Plans Sept. 17 Constitution Day Lecture Featuring Dr. Paul M. Collins Jr. 
9/15/21
The History and Political Science Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold its annual Constitution Day Lecture at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17 in Murdock Hall Room 218 on the MCLA campus.  

MCLA Presents Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture with Vivek Shandas Sept. 23
9/15/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will present the annual Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture with Vivek Shandas at 6 p.m. on Sept. 23 in Murdock Hall Room 218. A remote viewing option is also available. 

MCLA Continues to Climb U.S. News College Rankings 
#7 Public Liberal Arts College 
#21 National Liberal Arts College for Social Mobility 
9/14/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ continued commitment to an excellent, affordable education is reflected in the 2022 U.S. News and World Report rankings: The college has risen to #7 on the list of Top Public Colleges, and risen to #21 as a Top Performer on Social Mobility and first among all Massachusetts schools. MCLA also continues to appear on the list of Top National Liberal Arts Colleges. 

MCLA-Pittsfield to Feature Sgt. Justin Biasin as Artist of the Month  
9/3/21
MCLA Sergeant Justin Biasin will be MCLA-Pittsfield’s featured Artist of the Month, with work on display at the College’s Pittsfield location at 66 Allen Street. Biasin’s work will be exhibited for the entire month, and an opening artist reception will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, during the city’s First Fridays Artswalk.

MCLA Announces the First Recipients of the Henry B. and Mary D. Holt Scholarship  
9/2/21
MCLA is pleased to announce the first recipients of a new annual scholarship created to support the College’s students. The Henry B. and Mary D. Holt Scholarship was established in 2021 to honor the Holts for their lifelong commitment to the arts, and is supported by Frederick and Renee Keator of the GRFHM Foundation.   

MCLA Welcomes Three new Vice Presidents
8/31/21
This academic year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts welcomed three new vice presidents to its executive team: Joseph DaSilva, Vice President of Administration and Finance; Dr. Richard Glejzer, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and Dr. Jeannette Smith, Vice President of Student Affairs.  

MCLA Professor Lisa Donovan Receives Irene Buck Award 
8/24/21
Arts|Learning, a state advocacy agency for arts education, has named MCLA Professor of Arts Management Lisa Donovan its 2021 Irene Buck Service to Arts Education Award recipient.   

MCLA to Hold Convocation on Aug. 31  
8/23/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold an in-person Convocation ceremony for first-year students at noon on Tuesday, August 31, at the Amsler Campus Center Gym.  

MCLA Offering College Classes to High School Students via Student Diplomacy Corps
8/5/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education worked this summer with Student Diplomacy Corps (SDC) to offer college classes to 101 high school students from 15 U.S. states and four different countries, including two from Berkshire County.  

MCLA Receives $1.9 million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Distribute to Students
8/4/21
MCLA will receive $1.9 million to distribute directly to enrolled students from Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) that are part of the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP).  

It’s Not Too Late: MCLA Accepting Applicants for Fall Degree Completion Program 
7/27/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education is accepting applicants to the College’s fall Degree Completion Program, a cohort-style program that begins Sept. 1 for students looking for a non-traditional path to a bachelor’s degree.  

MCLA Athletics Golf Classic Returns August 2  
7/19/21
The MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will make its return Monday, Aug. 2 at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield after a one year absence due to the pandemic. The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College’s Athletics Department. Over the years, the Classic has netted more than $40,000 in funds to support the MCLA’s student-athletes. 

MCLA to Hold Virtual Info Session on Degree Completion, Certificates on July 15  
7/12/21
Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 15. The session will offer details about the College’s bachelor’s degree completion program, as well as its Network Security and Principles of Accounting certificates.   

MCLA to Hold Virtual Info Session on Graduate and Continuing Education Programs July 7  
7/1/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 7. This information session will offer details about the College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Teacher Licensure, and Leadership Academy programs.   

Venable Theater Renovations to be Completed for Fall Student Return
6/29/21
MCLA’s Venable Theater is now poised to offer students an improved hands-on experience to hone their craft thanks to renovations made possible by the Jane & Jack Fitzpatrick Trust. Funds provided by the Trust, totaling $100,000, were used to replace seating and improve lighting in the theater, home to the College’s Theatre Program. The renovations also expanded accessibility through the demolition and renovation of restrooms to make them Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, and the installation of an interior platform for ADA seating which includes rails, doors, and a lobby counter.  

Gallery 51 to Reopen for North Adams First Friday Event July 2 
6/28/21
MCLA’s Gallery 51 will reopen with a reception for the exhibit “Hostile Terrain,” from 7–9 p.m., on July 2. The gallery is joining the City of North Adams’ First Friday event, where downtown shops and galleries remain open until 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month.  

MCLA to Hold Virtual Info Session on Graduate and Continuing Education Programs June 15 
6/8/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15. This information session will offer details about the College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education (MEd), Principles of Accounting certificate, Network Security certificate, Teacher Licensure, Leadership Academy, and bachelor’s degree completion programs.  

MCLA-IAH Closes out Symposium and Launches Regional Campaign
6/3/21
From Tuesday, June 1 to Thursday, June 17, 2021, the MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities (MCLA-IAH) will host its annual Summer Symposium, a series of four events on the theme of accountability.  
The series will close on June 17 from 2-4 p.m. EST with an experiential poetry workshop offered by The Mastheads, led by architect Tessa Kelly and poet Sarah Trudgeon. The workshop will launch INSCAPES, a yearlong regional campaign designed to highlight the creativity of all residents across the Berkshires through public poetry prompts and text-based art installations. 

MCLA, in Partnership with Curative Medical Associates, to Host a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic 
6/2/21
MCLA, in partnership with Curative Medical Associates. will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its Church Street Center, located at 375 Church Street in North Adams, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. The site will offer a first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which has been approved for emergency use in those ages 12 and older. For a minor to be vaccinated, a guardian must either be present at the clinic or complete an electronic consent form. 

MCLA’s Institute for the Arts and Humanities Announces Four-part Summer Series 
5/19/21
The MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities (IAH) will host its annual Summer Symposium from Tuesday, June 1–Thursday, June 17, 2021. The four-part Zoom event is produced in collaboration with BRIDGE Inc.’s Inclusive Leadership Cohort (ILC), Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF), Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), and the Berkshire Cultural Assets Network (BCAN), and is free and open to the public. 

MCLA Receives $20,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
May 13, 2021
MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the MCLA Institute for the Dismantling of Racism. This project will educate and support staff members of historically White art institutions in creating and implementing an anti-racist agenda within the arts, one person at a time. BCRC’s project is among the more than 1,100 projects across America, totaling nearly $27 million, that were selected during this second round of Grants for Arts Projects fiscal year 2021 funding.  

MCLA Food Pantry Receives $3,000 Grant from James and Robert Hardman Fund
May 12, 2021
The MCLA Food Pantry has received a $3,000 grant from the James and Robert Hardman Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.  

Shelby Dempsey ’21 chosen as MCLA’s ‘29 Who Shine’ Award Recipient
May 12, 2021
Shelby Dempsey ’21 has been chosen as MCLA’s recipient of the Commonwealth’s “29 Who Shine” award, which recognizes 29 outstanding graduates from the state higher education system. Governor Charlie Baker will recognize Dempsey and 28 other students during a virtual YouTube Live ceremony on May 13 at 2 p.m. held by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE).  

MCLA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge Announces Three Winners
May 10, 2021
The MCLA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge, held virtually from May 3–May 7, 2021, saw the College community come together to view and vote for three winning pitches. 

MCLA MBA Program Presents ‘Friday Focus’ Panel May 7 
May 4, 2021
At noon on Friday, May 7, MCLA’s Master of Business Administration Program will present the last event in its “Friday Focus” series of free virtual panels on entrepreneurship and small business in the time of COVID-19.

MCLA Community Invited to Vote on 2021 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge
April 29, 2021
The MCLA community is invited to view and vote on MCLA senior business plan pitches during the College’s virtual 2021 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge (IEC). Voting is open from 5 p.m. on Monday, May 3 to 8 a.m. on Friday, May 7, and any member of the MCLA community (student, faculty, staff, alumni, or general community member) is eligible to vote once during that time.  

BRAINworks in Berkshire County: Increasing Creative Capacity Through Arts Integration
April 23, 2021
The Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network (BRAINworks) is releasing the publication, BRAINworks: Increasing Creative Capacity Through Arts Integration in Berkshire County, detailing the work to cultivate creative capacity in Berkshire County.  

MCLA and MassHire Partner to Support 2021 Berkshire Virtual Career Week April 26-30
4/21/21
As part of the Berkshire Compact for Education, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, MassHire and other community partners will help showcase careers in the Berkshires the week of April 26-30 through Berkshire Virtual Career Week. The event aims to engage high school students, mainly in grades 10-12, in career awareness and exploration through a blend of live Zoom sessions with local professionals and scheduled broadcasts on Pittsfield Community Television.  

MCLA Arts Management Class Presents 24-Hour Theatre Festival April 30-May 1   
4/20/21
MCLA’s Advanced Performing Arts Management (APAM) class will present a 24-HR Theatre Festival from 7 p.m. on April 30 to 7 p.m. on May 1, with a final showcase at 7 p.m. on May 1. Coordinated by students with faculty mentorship, the final performance of this virtual festival is open to the public with advance registration.  

MCLA Undergraduate Research Conference to be held Virtually April 22   
4/15/21
MCLA will hold its 19th annual Undergraduate Research Conference virtually this year on Thursday, April 22. Students will have the opportunity to showcase the hard work they’ve done on various academic projects throughout the year, including scholarly and creative work, across all academic disciplines.  

MCLA Adds Class to Summer Sessions Offerings: “I Can’t Breathe”   
4/15/21
As part of its first Summer Session from May 31-June 11, 2021, MCLA will offer an education course titled “I Can’t Breathe:” Racial Capitalism at the Intersections of Race, Social Class, Space, and School,”(EDUC 364) taught by Dr. Lisa Arrastia, assistant professor of education.  

MCLA Annual Senior Art Exhibition Opens Virtually April 22  
4/14/21
MCLA’s annual senior art exhibition, #Blindsight2021, will open virtually at MCLA Gallery 51 on April 22 featuring the work of Alex Gaspar ’21, Ian Mosher ’21, Tala Rousseau ’21, Drew Thomas ’21, and Ashanti Thomas ’21.  

MCLA DGCE to Present Info Session on State Employee Tuition Waiver April 28   
4/13/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) and the Office of Student Financial Services will hold a virtual info session at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, providing overviews of DGCE’s programs and sharing information about the tuition waiver available for Massachusetts state employees and their spouses. 

MCLA Receives $28K Grant from Massachusetts Department of Higher Education  
4/9/21
MCLA has received a $28,720 Higher Education Innovation Fund Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE), which recently announced a slate of $1.7 million in grants for the state’s public colleges. These grants fund initiatives that help colleges work toward racial equity in Massachusetts public higher education.  

MCLA Greenhouse Showcases Campus Sustainability Efforts  
4/7/21
MCLA’s Venable Greenhouse is full of seedings, thanks to the efforts and teamwork of MCLA Dining, Facilities, and the Campus Sustainability Committee. 

MCLA to Present Virtual Info Session on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs April 13 
4/7/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13. This information session will offer details about the College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Master of Education program, teacher licensure programs, administrative licensure, Leadership Academy, and bachelor’s degree completion programs. 

Dr. Elizabeth R. DeSombre to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk April 14 
4/5/21
Dr. Elizabeth R. DeSombre, Camilla Chandler Frost Professor of Environmental Studies at Wellesley College, will give a talk titled “Individual Behavior and Global Environmental Problems” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. 

MCLA Announces Honorary Degree Recipients, Commencement Exercises for Classes of 2020 and 21
4/2/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will hold its 121st and 122nd Commencement exercises, recognizing the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021, in two virtual ceremonies on May 15 and 16.  

MCLA MBA Program Presents ‘Friday Focus’ Panel April 9
3/30/21
At noon on April 9, MCLA’s Master of Business Administration Program will present a free virtual panel on entrepreneurship and small business in the time of COVID-19, as part of its “Friday Focus” panel series examining the pandemic’s impact on business and economic development. 

Dr. Chien-fei Chen to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk April 7 
3/30/21
Dr. Chien-fei Chen, director of education and diversity and research associate professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will give a talk titled “Factors that Influence Household Adoption of Energy Efficient Appliances” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. 

CARE SYLLABUS Project Receives Cultural Council Grant 
3/23/21
CARE SYLLABUS, a joint project of MCLA’s The Mind’s Eye and MASS MoCA, has received a $3,200 grant from the Cultural Council of the Northern Berkshires.  

MCLA to Present Panel on COVID-19 Vaccine Featuring Public Health Experts April 8   
3/22/21
MCLA will host a virtual panel, “Closing the Gap on Herd Immunity,” featuring three experts in public health at 5 p.m. on April 8. Topics covered will include COVID-19 vaccine access, misinformation, and a look ahead as vaccines become available to wider segments of the population in Massachusetts and across the U.S. 

Dr. Jason Seacat to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk March 31  
3/22/21
Dr. Jason Seacat, professor of psychology at Western New England University, will give a talk titled “Promoting Recycling Behaviors in Massachusetts” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. 

MCLA Education Department to Share Ethnographies at Hearing Collective Event March 21  
3/19/21
Students in the undergraduate and graduate education programs at MCLA will share one-minute audio-ethnographies during a virtual Young People’s Archive Hearing Collective event at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 21.

MCLA Student Government to Hold Virtual Sam Gomez Road Race April 10-17 
3/19/21
The MCLA Student Government Association’s annual Sam Gomez Road Race will take place virtually from April 10-17. This year’s race will benefit the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition in North Adams.  

MCLA Faculty Authors Present Panel on Book Writing and Publishing April 6 
3/16/21
MCLA faculty members from different academic departments will present an April 6 virtual roundtable discussion about their most recent and forthcoming book publications from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 6. Featured speakers will share information about their books, writing practices, and publishing processes.  

Dr. Angela Sanguinetti to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk March 24 
3/15/21
Dr. Angela Sanguinetti, research environmental psychologist at the University of California, Davis, will give a talk titled “How Emissions Information Can Prompt Travelers to Purchase Greener Flights” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. 

MCLA Division of Graduate and Continuing Education to Hold Info Session March 23 
3/12/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will present a virtual information session at 4 p.m. on March 23 for community members interested in learning about MCLA’s graduate and continuing education programs, including bachelor’s degree completion, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, teacher licensure programs, and MCLA Leadership Academy.  

With Name Change, MCLA Adds Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Community Education 
3/9/21
With a name change officially approved by state and College governance, MCLA’s former bachelor of science in community health education will now become a bachelor of science in public health and community health education.  

Dr. Christie Manning to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk March 17 
3/8/21
Dr. Christie Manning, director of sustainability at Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minn., will give a talk titled “The Psychology of Sustainable Behavior” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. 

MCLA MBA Program Presents ‘Friday Focus’ Panel Series Examining Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Finance in the time of COVID-19 
3/4/21
MCLA’s Master of Business Administration Program is presenting a free series of virtual panels examining leadership, entrepreneurship, and finance in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Dr. Nell Putnam-Farr to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk March 10 
3/1/21
Dr. Nell Putnam-Farr, assistant professor of marketing at Rice University, will give a talk titled “Framing Messages to Make Them Appealing” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. 

MCLA Professor and Author Caren Beilin to be 2021 Hardman Scholar-in-Residence 
2/26/21
Dr. Caren Beilin, an assistant professor in MCLA’s English & Communications Department, will offer a free community conversation at 5:30 p.m. on March 9, 2021, via Zoom, in her role as this spring semester’s Hardman Scholar-in-Residence.   

MCLA to Open Registration for Summer Sessions March 1 
2/22/21
Registration for MCLA’s three summer sessions will open March 1, 2021, and the majority of summer classes will be taught online this year. 

Dr. Ona Egbue to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk March 3 
2/22/21
Dr. Ona Egbue, associate professor of informatics and engineering systems at University of South Carolina Upstate, will give a talk titled “Factors that Influence Electric Vehicle Adoption” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. 

Teachers College Press to Hold Panel on New Book by MCLA Professor Lisa Donovan Feb. 26 
2/18/21
Lisa Donovan and co-author Sarah Anderberg will host a virtual panel discussion, “The Art of Curation to Deepen Practice in Teaching and Learning.” at 3 p.m. on Feb. 26 as part of the launch of their new book “Teacher as Curator: Formative Assessment and Arts-Based Strategies,” published by Teachers College Press. 

MCLA Presents ‘Lavender Voices: A Conversation with Alex Morse’ March 3
2/17/21
MCLA will present a virtual conversation with Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3. Part of MCLA’s Lavender Lecture series, Morse will share his story with viewers, with moderation by MCLA Assistant Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Dr. Travis Beaver.

Lori Bird to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk Feb. 24
2/17/21
Lori Bird, director of the World Resources Institute’s U.S. Energy Program and Polsky Chair for Renewable Energy, will give a talk titled “Factors that Influence Demand for Green Power” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021.

Dr. Lisa Watson to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk Feb. 17
2/10/21
Dr. Lisa Watson, associate dean of research and graduate programs and associate professor of marketing at the University of Regina, will give a talk titled “Consumer Demand for Fuel Efficient Vehicles and the Role of Social Marketing” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.

Dr. Ralph Buehler to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk Feb. 10
2/5/21
Dr. Ralph Buehler, professor and chair of urban affairs and planning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, will give a talk titled “Cycling for Sustainable Cities” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021.

MCLA receives $20K from Berkshire Bank Foundation for summer STEM Academy
2/4/21
The Berkshire Bank Foundation has awarded MCLA $20,000 to fund the Berkshire Bank STEM Academy, which accepts up to 20 incoming first-year students enrolled in a STEM major or who have expressed interest in STEM fields.

Rachel Fey to Present MCLA Green Living Seminar Series Talk Feb. 3
2/2/21
Rachel Fey, senior director of public policy for Power to Decide, will present a talk titled “Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy” as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar Series at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021.

MCLA Gallery 51 Virtual Video Art Exhibit ‘A Tourist in Your Own Home’ to Open Feb. 13
2/1/21
MCLA Gallery 51’s new virtual exhibit, “A Tourist in Your Own Home,” will open Saturday, Feb. 13, with an opening event held virtually at 2 p.m. on Feb. 13.

MCLA Green Living Seminar Virtual Series Begins Jan. 27 With Talk From Dr. Seth Wynes
1/25/21
MCLA’s annual Green Living Seminar Series begins on Wednesday, Jan. 27 and continues through April, presenting a series of virtual lectures on the theme of “Individual Actions and Environmental Sustainability.”

MCLA, NBCC, Williams to host annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Jan. 18
1/13/21
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, along with the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition and Williams College, invite the MCLA and wider community to participate in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18.

MCLA to Hold Virtual Info Session on Graduate and Continuing Education Programs Jan. 13
1/5/21
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13. This information session will offer details about the College’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, and bachelor’s degree completion program.

MCLA-IAH to Host Final ‘Unlikely Conversation’ Dec. 14, Featuring Thasia Giles (Jacob’s Pillow), Talya Kingston (Wam Theatre), And Meghan Labbee (MASS MoCA)
12/09/20
The MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities (MCLA-IAH) will host “Unlikely Conversations: From Intern to Industry,” the final part of its three-part Fall 2020 Unlikely Conversations Series, from 5-6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14. The Zoom event will feature local arts and culture leaders as panelists, including Thasia Giles, Talya Kingston, and Meghan Labbee.

‘Masked Voices: Disclosing Inception,’ MCLA’s Senior Art Exhibition, Opens Virtually Dec. 7
12/02/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) senior art students will launch their website exhibition, “Masked Voices: Disclosing Inception” online on December 7, 2020, followed by an online reception and artist talks from 1-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 11. The exhibition will feature artists Liz Brick, Zoe Villane, and Tanner Parrino, all members of the MCLA Class of 2020.

MCLA Leadership Academy to Hold Virtual Info Sessions on Dec. 15 and Jan. 26
11/30/20
MCLA’s Leadership Academy will hold virtual information sessions at 4 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 7 p.m. on Jan. 26. Aspiring school leaders interested in pursuing their administrator licensure or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in educational leadership are invited to join MCLA’s Leadership Academy director and a panel of alumni for a discussion about the program and application process.

MCLA Theatre Presents ‘Connections: A Festival,’ a Virtual Theatre Experience, from Dec. 4-6
11/23/20
For its second show of the season, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Theatre Department will present a collection of one-act play readings titled “Connections: A Festival” from Dec. 4-6.

MCLA Donates COVID-19 Tests to North Adams Public School System
11/20/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will donate up to 150 Coronavirus test kits to North Adams Public Schools (NAPS) available for optional testing for all hybrid or in-person NAPS staff on Monday, November 23. NAPS will be administering the tests at special testing clinics throughout the district.

MCLA to Hold Virtual Info Session on Graduate and Continuing Education Programs Dec. 2
11/19/20
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold a virtual information session at 4 p.m. on Dec. 2. This information session will offer details about MCLA’s Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Teacher Licensure programs, and MCLA Leadership Academy.

MCLA, MASS MoCA Present ‘CARE SYLLABUS,’ Community Resource that Explores Meaning and Discourse Around Care and Related Concepts
11/13/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts professors, MASS MoCA educators, curators, and artists, and partners at other academic and cultural institutions in the Northern Berkshires are working together to present “CARE SYLLABUS,” a justice-oriented public education and community resource featuring original text, visual media, recordings, and virtual live events by activists, artists, and academics.

MCLA Center for Teaching and Learning to Present Virtual Event with Dr. Robin DeRosa Nov. 23
11/12/20
MCLA’s Center for Teaching and Learning will present a virtual event with Dr. Robin DeRosa, co-director of the Plymouth State University Open Learning and Teaching Collaborative, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. on Nov. 23. Titled “Zooming Humans: A Framework for Teaching During Times of Crisis,” DeRosa will present on how educators can respond to the challenges of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MCLA Institute for Arts and Humanities Continues ‘Unlikely Conversations’ Series on Nov. 18 with Talya Kingston and Heather Bruegl
11/12/20
The MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities will host “Unlikely Conversations: From Intent to Action,” part two of its three-part Unlikely Conversations series, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

MCLA Gallery 51 to Present Alumni Art Exhibit with Virtual Opening Nov. 18
11/06/20
MCLA Gallery 51 will hold a virtual opening celebration for its 2020 Alumni Art Show at 5 p.m. on November 18. Co-hosted by the MCLA Alumni Office and featuring curated works by 12 MCLA alumni who graduated between 1971 and 2019, the show will be on display from November 18-December 11, 2020.

MCLA to Hold Virtual Info Session on Degree Completion Program Nov. 16
11/04/20
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will hold a virtual information session on the College’s Degree Completion program at 4 p.m. on Nov. 16. Community members interested in completing their bachelor’s degree are encouraged to attend.

MCLA to Present Virtual Info Session on MBA Program Nov. 12
11/03/20
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will present a virtual information session at 4 p.m. on Nov. 12 for community members interested in the College’s Master of Business Administration degree and Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.

MCLA FPA Presents ‘THE RACE 2020’: A Virtual Theatre Experience, Tackling The Politics of 2020
10/26/20
The first show of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Theatre Department’s Fall 2020 season is Sojourn Theatre’s reflective ensemble-based performance The Race 2020. The play, performed by Sojourn every four years since 2008, explores questions about how we navigate collective and individual decision making during the regularly challenging times of national election cycles.

MCLA Presents Virtual Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture with Susan Natali of the Woodwell Climate Research Center on Nov. 19
10/26/20
MCLA will present its annual Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture virtually on Nov. 19, featuring Dr. Susan Natali, leader of the Woodwell Climate Research Center’s Arctic program.

Massachusetts State Universities Offer a Golden Ticket to Economic Opportunity
10/26/20
Those of us from modest upbringings love a good “rags to riches” story. In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl – or “Willie Wonka”– a working-class boy gets the golden ticket that will ultimately deliver him and his family from economic despair. For many in Massachusetts, that golden ticket can be your local state university. We say this because of who our students are; how well the nine state universities are serving them; and where they go when they graduate.

MCLA Adopts Test-Blind Policy for Fall 2021/22
10/20/20
In support of MCLA’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and in recognition of the public health crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the MCLA Office of Admission will be waiving the SAT/ACT testing requirement for students who apply for Fall 2021 and Fall 2022. MCLA will also be piloting a test-blind/test-free policy for Fall 2021 applicants.

MCLA-IAH to Host 'Unlikely Conversations: From Art to Impact' as Part of MCLA Day of Dialogue Oct. 21
10/15/20
As part of its “Unlikely Conversations: From Art to Impact” series, The MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities will host cartoonist Liza Donnelly for a virtual conversation from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. This event is part of MCLA’s third annual Day of Dialogue, a virtual day of events, workshops, and webinars on the theme of creating change through community, action, and organizing. This event is produced in collaboration with the Norman Rockwell Museum, one of MCLA-IAH’s 2020 community partners.

MCLA Foundation Elects New Officials at Annual Meeting
10/12/20
At its annual meeting, held virtually on Oct. 5, 2020, the MCLA Foundation unanimously elected foundation corporators and board members, including one Foundation board member seeking a second term.

MCLA Professor Emeritus Frances Jones-Sneed to Moderate 14-Week Community Read with Clinton Church Restoration
10/12/20
Dr. Frances Jones-Sneed, emeritus professor of history at MCLA, will moderate a 14-week virtual community read of W.E.B. DuBois’ “The Souls of Black Folk,” held by Clinton Church Restoration in Great Barrington, Mass. The community read will feature guest scholars who will discuss each chapter as well as enduring themes and concepts in African American life and culture.

MCLA Marks Berkshire County STEM Week with Programming for K-12 Students and the Community
10/1/20
For Berkshire County STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Week, Oct. 19-23, MCLA and other county partners will offer virtual programming for local public school students, K-12 educators, and the general community.

MCLA Plans Third Annual Day of Dialogue on Oct. 21
10/1/20
MCLA will hold its third annual Day of Dialogue, a campus-wide alternative day of education with suspended day classes, on Wednesday, Oct. 21. 

MCLA to Hold Oct. 1 Virtual Information Sessions on Academic Programs
9/21/20
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will hold virtual information sessions at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 1.

Former Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake to Give MCLA's Spring Public Policy Lecture
9/18/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces this spring’s Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture, “Election 2020 and the State of U.S. Politics,” will be presented by former Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. This virtual event is free and open to the public; advance registration is required.

MCLA Ranked a 2021 Top Ten College by U.S. News and World Report
9/14/20
For the third consecutive year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is ranked as a Top Ten College by U.S. News and World Report. MCLA ranks as No. 9 on the organization’s list of top public colleges and also appears on U.S. News’ list of Top National Liberal Arts colleges.

MCLA BCRC Presents 'Hostile Terrain 94,' Installation and Programming that Zones in on U.S. Border Policy
9/11/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Gallery 51 is collaborating with faculty from MCLA and Williams College to bring Hostile Terrain 94, an interdisciplinary installation with related academic programming that illustrates in stark terms the violence of United States border policies, to the Northern Berkshires.

MCLA and HVCC Sign Environmental Studies Articulation Agreement
9/08/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and Hudson Valley Community College have signed a new articulation agreement. This new agreement will allow Hudson Valley students who earn their associate degree in environmental science to seamlessly transfer to MCLA’s bachelor’s degree program in environmental studies with a concentration in environmental science or environmental sustainability. 

MCLA Alumni Association Announces 2020 Awards
9/03/20
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Alumni Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Alumni Awards. Due to COVID-19 health and safety precautions, MCLA will hold its annual award ceremony to recognize the achievements of alumni and supporters of the College in the year 2021.

MCLA and BCC Sign Education Articulation Agreement
9/03/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and Berkshire Community College (BCC) have signed a new articulation agreement, creating a pathway for students who complete BCC’s associate degree in early childhood education to enroll in MCLA’s liberal arts degree completion program in children, families and society.

MCLA to Receive $1.3M TRIO Program Grant for Student Support Services from U.S. Department of Education
9/02/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is among institutions chosen by the U.S. Department of Education to receive a TRIO program grant for student support services. The College will receive $261,888 per year for up to five years, a total of $1.3 million, in order to enhance student support for under-resourced students.

Mohan Boodram to Chair MCLA’s Board of Trustees
9/01/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announces that Mohan Boodram, Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, will chair the College’s Board of Trustees.

MCLA Fine and Performing Arts Department Announces 2020-21 Theatre Season
8/20/20
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Fine and Performing Arts Department has announced its 2020-21 theatre season, “Crossing the Divide.” In a challenging and divided time, the department is presenting projects that explore how to stay connected, focus on what matters, and emerge stronger than ever.

MCLA Welcomes Six New Faculty Members
8/18/20
MCLA is pleased to announce that six new faculty members will be joining the MCLA community for the College’s fall semester: Lisa Arrastia, Thomas Burton, Whitney Gecker, Sharon Head, Sudipto Sarkar, and J. Antonio Templanza.

MCLA Gallery 51 Reopens to the Public with Genevieve Gaignard Exhibit ‘A Long Way From Home’
8/18/20
MCLA Berkshire Cultural Center’s Gallery 51 will present a new body of work by artist-in-residence Genevieve Gaignard, titled “A Long Way From Home,” and curated by BCRC Director Erica Wall, beginning with a virtual opening reception at 5 p.m. on August 27. Gaignard’s work will be on display until December 7, 2020. This is the first exhibition to come out of MCLA’s Artist Laboratory Residency, and will kick off the gallery’s public reopening.

MCLA-IAH, BCRC to Present Two-Part Virtual Speaker Series on August 6 & 13
7/30/20
In partnership with MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC), the MCLA Institute for the Arts and Humanities (IAH) plans a two-part webinar series from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on August 6 and 13 featuring Aruna D’Souza, Genevieve Gaignard, and Ben Ripley, who will address conversations on race and transformation within art institutions.

MCLA Gallery 51 to Present Yumi Janairo Roth Collaboration “Straight Lines in Four Directions and All Their Possible Combinations for a Time of Social Distancing” in August
7/27/20
MCLA Gallery 51 (G51) will partner with artist and educator Yumi Janairo Roth and four other local organizations for a social distancing art project in August, based on the work of Sol LeWitt.

MCLA BCRC/Gallery 51 to Present “We Are More Than A Moment” Virtual Exhibit, Curated By Genevieve Gaignard, August 12
7/27/20
MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and Gallery 51 will present a virtual exhibition titled “We Are More Than a Moment,” curated by Genevieve Gaignard, the inaugural artist-in-residence at MCLA Artist’s Laboratory. This exhibition will go live on Wednesday, August 12, during Gaignard’s regular Wednesday session as MCLA’s artist-in-residence.

MCLA BCRC Artist-in-Residence Genevieve Gaignard to Host Discussion with Special Guest Diedrick Brackens
7/23/20
MCLA Artist-in-Residence Genevieve Gaignard will host a virtual discussion with artist Diedrick Brackens from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. This event is part of Gaignard’s weekly programming as MCLA’s inaugural artist-in-residence, and is free and open to the public with advance registration.

MCLA to Share Info on Master of Business Administration and Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Programs at July 28 Coffee Hour
7/21/20
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will host a virtual coffee hour at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28. The event will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Community members interested in pursuing a Master of Business Administration or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration are invited to attend this informal gathering of MBA staff and recent graduates to learn more about both programs.

MCLA BCRC and North Adams Artist Impact Coalition Present Conversation on Anti-Racism in the Arts July 23
7/14/20
As the July DownStreet Art event, MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) and members of the the North Adams Artist Impact Coalition (AIC) are collaborating to present a community conversation to move toward anti-racism in the arts from 5-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, via Zoom.

MCLA to Share Info on Certificate Programs at July 8 Webinar
7/02/20
MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will hold a webinar offering information about the College’s certificate programs at 11 a.m. on July 8, 2020.

MCLA Receives Two Awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
6/24/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is proud to announce it has received two awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), a global non-profit association dedicated to educational advancement. The College received an Educational Fundraising Award for Overall Performance in the category of Public Liberal Arts Institutions and a Circle of Excellence Award for its 2018-19 President’s Report. This is the first year MCLA has been recognized by this program.

MCLA Plans for Students’ Fall 2020 Return to Campus
6/18/20
Today, June 18, 2020, MCLA President James F. Birge, Ph.D., wrote to the MCLA community announcing the College’s intention to welcome students to campus and resume in-person classes in September.

MCLA’s Institute for the Arts and Humanities Presents its First Virtual Speaker Series Event
6/17/20
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Institute for the Arts and Humanities (IAH) has partnered with the Berkshire Cultural Assets Network (BCAN) and Penn Creative Strategy to present the IAH Virtual Speaker Series: Aligning and Activating Change Through Storytelling.

MCLA Gallery 51 Offers Virtual Discussion of TIME Magazine Cover by Titus Kaphar
6/15/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Gallery 51 will hold an online conversation about artist Titus Kaphar’s painting “Analogous Colors,” which graced the June 15, 2020, cover of TIME Magazine. The Gallery will explore this piece through the lens of our nation's recent events, from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, using VTS Visual Thinking Strategies.

MCLA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge Announces Three Winners
5/29/20
Although this year’s MCLA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge, held May 4-May 8, 2020, was a virtual affair, the College community still came together to view and vote for the three finalists’ pitches.

MCLA Gallery 51 Announces Virtual Artist Series
5/20/20
MCLA Gallery 51 announces its new online program, the G51 Virtual Artist Series, will be held live on Zoom, at noon on alternating Saturdays, beginning May 2020. Local, regional, national, and international artists will give virtual tours of their studios and discuss their practices. Discussions with the artists will also be recorded for later viewing.

BCRC to Offer Collaborative Programming with MCLA Artist-in-residence Genevieve Gaignard
5/05/20
MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) is pleased to announce that Genevieve Gaignard, the inaugural artist-in-residence at MCLA Artist’s Laboratory, will offer virtual programming to the public beginning on May 13, 2020. Gaignard, a Los Angeles-based photographer, sculptor, and installation artist, will be in residence at the College through August 2020. Community members can view this and all other spring/summer programming on the BCRC website.

MCLA Community Invited to Vote on 2020 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge
5/04/20
This year, The MCLA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge is going virtual, and the MCLA community is invited to serve as one of the judges. Beginning at 5 p.m. on May 4, 2020, the three finalists’ pitches will be available to watch and review online. Voting will be open until 9 a.m. on May 8, 2020. Any member of the MCLA community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni) will be eligible to vote once during this period.

MCLA Berkshire Cultural Resource Center Pivots to Virtual Programming
4/28/20
MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) is presenting a full season of virtual programming for spring/summer 2020, with a visiting artist, a virtual senior art exhibition, portfolio reviews for local artists, a virtual Downstreet Art kickoff, and more.

MCLA Trailblazers Keep Going Initiative Puts CARES Act Funding to Work
4/27/20
This week, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced the Trailblazers Keep Going Initiative, which will deploy the first tranche of the College’s federal CARES Act funding allocation to directly aid students in need.

Virtual Sam Gomez Road Race Runs April 30-May 3
4/24/20
MCLA’s Student Government Association (SGA) will be hosting the first-ever Virtual Sam Gomez Road Race from 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. The race will begin in conjunction with MCLA's virtual Take Back the Night event on April 30 to stand against sexual assault, harassment, and domestic violence and to continue to support the Elizabeth Freeman Center.

MCLA History Professor Receives National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
4/24/20
MCLA is proud to announce that Dr. Amanda Kleintop, MCLA assistant professor of history, has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for her continuing research.

'AND SO IT GOES', MCLA's Senior Art Exhibition, Opens May 1—Virtually
4/21/20
MCLA senior art students will launch their website exhibition, titled “And So it Goes,” with an online event featuring artist talks from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May, 1, 2020. The event and exhibition will feature artists Emery Bibbins, Liz Brick, Gillian Catherine Fournier, Spring Hajjar, Samantha Louise Hinds, Sierra Lamonde, Kelsey Sherman, and Macie Turrell, all Class of 2020.

MCLA Professors, Accounting Students to Prepare Virtual Tax Returns Through VITA Program
4/14/20
Two MCLA accounting professors and their students will again be preparing tax returns for local low-income residents—this time, virtually—through Habitat for Humanity’s VITA program.

Berkshire Cultural Assets Network launches series of challenges to keep people creative through COVID-19
4/01/20
The members of the Berkshire Cultural Assets Network (BCAN) are in the process of launching the BCAN Creative Challenge Series, a new way for people of all ages to be creative at home during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

MCLA Allegrettos Alumni Return for 10 Year Anniversary Concert
3/05/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Alumni Association announces the Allegrettos “10 Years, 10 Songs” reunion concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Church Street Center on MCLA’s campus. Nearly 40 alumni of the program will reunite for this one-night-only concert.

Join MCLA Alumni for “First Steps” Workshop in April 
3/04/20
J. Cottle ’13 and Jasmine Garcia ’16 of Dunamis Inc. will help MCLA students and alumni prepare for the next steps of their creative careers during “First Steps,” presented by MCLA’s Fine and Performing Arts Department, at 5 p.m. on April 3, 2020 in Murdock Hall Room 218.

Emma Gildesgame to Discuss Nutrient Pollution in New England’s Waters for MCLA’s Green Living Series
2/28/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the seventh event in its spring Green Living Seminar series will take place on Thursday, March 12. The talk, “Too Much of a Good Thing: Nutrient Pollution in New England’s Waters,” will be given by Emma Gildesgame, an environmental analyst with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC).

MCLA Spring Theatre Season Kicks Off with the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Topdog/Underdog”
2/27/20
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) theatre program kicks off its spring season with Suzan-Lori Parks’ compelling “Topdog/Underdog.” The play will be directed by visiting guest artist Rodney Creech, with student John Archer-Harvey serving as assistant director.

MCLA announces new Health Sciences bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Radiologic Technology, bolstered by $421K Skills Capital Grant from Baker-Polito Administration 
2/26/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is proud to announce that its new health sciences bachelor’s degree with a concentration in radiologic technology is now accepting students for the Fall 2020 semester. The program has been approved through the MCLA governance process and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and students completing the degree are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography examination. 

MCLA Receives NEA Grant and Launches Berkshire County Blueprint for Arts Integration and Education
2/14/20
The MCLA Fine and Performing Arts Department's arts management program has received a $100,000 Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the implementation of the C4 Initiative: Creative Compact for Collective Impact.

Registration for MCLA Summer Classes to Begin March 2
2/10/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that registration for summer class sessions will begin on March 2, 2020. Registration is open to MCLA students, interested community members, high school students, and Berkshires-based college students who wish to earn credits toward their degree from another institution.

MCLA Green Living Series to Host Talk by MassDEP Environmental Analyst Matthew Reardon
2/10/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the fourth event in its spring Green Living Seminar series will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20. The talk, “Water Quality in the Hoosic River Watershed,” will be given by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) environmental analyst Matthew Reardon.

Next Green Living Talk to be Given by Vicky Kelly of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
2/05/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the third event in its spring Green Living Seminar series will take place on Thursday, Feb. 13. The talk, “Road Salt: The Problem, the Solution, and How to Get There,” will be given by Vicky Kelly, environmental monitoring program manager at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, N.Y.

MCLA to Celebrate 125th Anniversary with April 25 Event
2/03/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces its 125th Anniversary Celebration will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020, in the Amsler Campus Center Gym. Cocktails will be served from 5-6:30 p.m., with dinner and program to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Photographer and Filmmaker John Stanmeyer to Deliver MCLA Conflict Prevention and Resolution Lecture
1/30/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that John Stanmeyer will present this year’s Conflict Prevention and Resolution lecture at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, in Room 218 of Murdock Hall, on the MCLA campus. This event is free and open to the public.

MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Collaborate to Offer Free Tax Assistance to Those in Need
1/27/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax preparation services to residents in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Former Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake to Give MCLA's Public Policy Lecture
1/24/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces this spring’s Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture, “Election 2020 and the State of U.S. Politics,” will be presented by former Arizona Congressman Jeff Flake at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 in the MCLA Church Street Center’s Eleanor Furst Roberts Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

Next MCLA Green Living Event to be Dr. Paul Godfrey’s Talk on Acid Rain
1/22/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the second event in its spring Green Living Seminar series will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6. The talk, “Acid Rain: How Science and Volunteerism Contributed to Addressing an Environmental Challenge,” will be given by Dr. Paul Godfrey.

First MCLA Green Living Talk of 2020 to be “Plastics in the Environment: Separating Myth from Reality”
1/17/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the first event in its spring Green Living Seminar series will take place on Thursday, Jan. 30. The talk, “Plastics in the Environment: Separating Myth from Reality,” will be given by Chris Reddy, senior scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series to Begin January 30
1/17/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the theme of its upcoming spring Green Living Seminar Series will be “Environmental Pollution.” This 11-part series will begin on Thursday, Jan. 30, with the talk “Plastics in the Environment: Separating Myth from Reality,” presented by Chris Reddy, senior scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

MCLA and Northern Berkshire Community Coalition Announce 27th Annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Day of Service
1/16/20
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (NBCC) invite all community members to participate in the 27th Annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.

New Gallery 51 Show Gives Window into Artistic Practice
1/14/20
What drives artists to make their work and sustain a creative practice? “A Practice in Process,” the new show opening at MCLA Gallery 51 on Jan. 22, aims to explore this question through the work of eight artists who participated in MASS MoCA’s artist-in-residence program at the Studios at MASS MoCA, an initiative of the museum’s Assets for Artists program, which delivers finance and business training to working artists, between December 2019 and January 2020.

Collaborative Effort Fills North Adams' Main Street with Art for the New Year
12/27/19
Downtown North Adams is glammed up for the new year, thanks to an artistic collaboration among the City of North Adams and MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center and Fine and Performing Arts Department.

 MCLA Music Students Release 'A Very North Adams Christmas: The Holiday EP'
12/04/19
A group of 11 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) music students are set to release a holiday EP featuring their take on seven classic Christmas songs. “A Very North Adams Christmas: The Holiday EP” will be released as a physical CD during the MCLA Winter Concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, at the MCLA Church Street Center. To celebrate the release, a teaser performance of one of the songs will close the performance. The concert and a limited number of CDs are both free.

 MCLA Gallery 51 Announces 'Made By Hand Holiday Art Show'
12/04/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Gallery 51 is pleased to announce that its “MADE BY HAND HOLIDAY ART SHOW” will open on Thursday, December 5, just in time for the holiday season. All art will be priced below $100 and will be available for purchase that evening through Dec. 28, 2019.

Nine MCLA Students Attend the 2019 COPLAC Conference at Keene State College
11/19/19
Nine Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) students had the opportunity to present scholarly and creative work at the 2019 Northeast Regional Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (URSCA) Conference of COPLAC, the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The students traveled to Keene State College on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9 with MCLA professors Dr. Jenna Grace Sciuto, associate professor of English and chair of undergraduate research, and Dr. Anna Jaysane-Darr, assistant professor of anthropology and associate chair of undergraduate research.

Peace Paper Project Director Drew Matott to Present at MCLA
11/14/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is pleased to welcome Drew Matott, director and founder of the Peace Paper Project, for a lecture and papermaking demonstration using The Oracle, a bicycle-powered paper pulp beater. Matott’s presentation, “Papermaking as Personal Transformation,” will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, in Bowman Hall, Room 303.

Author, Environmentalist, and Activist Bill McKibben to Present MCLA's Vadnais Lecture 
11/14/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that author, environmentalist, and activist Bill McKibben will present the Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., in the Campus Center gymnasium.

MCLA Again Named Top Four-year Public College in MA for Gender Equality
11/12/19
For the second year in a row, a report from the Eos Foundation examining gender equality in Massachusetts colleges and universities has identified Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) as the top four-year public institution among only 40 percent of schools to achieve gender equality.

MCLA Inclement Weather Procedures for 2019-2020
10/31/19
As the autumn days shorten and the temperatures fall, it is time for all of us to start thinking about the inevitable arrival of winter weather. Please read the following information carefully as it describes new efforts to help all of us manage our decisions about winter weather travel.

MCLA Announces Its Second Day of Dialogue
10/30/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will hold its second Day of Dialogue on Thursday, Nov. 7. This is an annual, campus-wide initiative with suspended day and evening classes to ensure full campus participation by students and faculty. The theme of this year’s Day of Dialogue is “Educating A Diverse Community: Inclusive Teaching and Learning at MCLA.”

MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center Announces New Director
10/25/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) announces Erica Wall has been appointed its new director. As director, she will assume oversight of MCLA's public art spaces and programs including MCLA’s Gallery 51, its performing arts program, MCLA Presents!, and its four-month summer arts festival, DownStreet Art.

MCLA Alumni Association Announces 2019 Awards
10/25/19
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association held its annual award ceremony on Oct. 5 to recognize the achievements of alumni and supporters of the College. More than 60 alumni and friends of the college gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2019 alumni honorees, and remarks were given by MCLA President James F. Birge, MCLA Board of Trustees Chair Denise Marshall ’81, and Alumni Association Board of Directors President Dan Summers II ’07. 

MCLA’s Berkshire Cultural Resource Center Brings “Pang!” To Campus
10/23/19
The Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (BCRC) at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is pleased to announce that Dan Froot and Company will bring “Pang!” to the College Sunday, Oct. 27–Friday, Nov 1.

MCLA to Host Information Session for Degree Completion, Graduate and Certificate Programs on October 29
10/11/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host an information session for people interested in the College’s Degree Completion, Graduate and certificate programs. The session begins at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 in Murdock Hall, Room 218.

MCLA to Hold 25th Annual ‘Boo Bash’
10/11/19
 Residential Programs and Services (RPS) and The Volunteer Center at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host the 25th annual “Boo Bash” in the Venable Gym on Monday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 p.m.

MCLA Students to Co-Host Two North Adams Candidates Forums
10/09/19
Students in Dr. Samantha Pettey’s “State and Local Politics” class, part of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Department of History, Political Science and Public Policy courses offered this fall, will co-host two candidates forums with the North Adams Chamber of Commerce.

MCLA Honors Program to Host Professor Kevin Escudero
10/09/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will welcome Kevin Escudero, Assistant Professor of American Studies and Ethnic Studies and an affiliated faculty member in the Sociology Department at Brown University, to campus at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 in Murdock Hall, Room 218. This is the second lecture in a series presented by the College’s Honors Program and is free and open to the public.

Southern Vermont College students continue their Radiologic Sciences studies at MCLA
10/09/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, the official teach-out partner for Southern Vermont College following its closure, is working to ensure that students in SVC’s Radiologic Sciences program are able to complete their degrees without interruption.

MCLA to Hold Second Annual Career and Internship Fair
10/03/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host its second annual Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, which is open to all MCLA students and alumni, as well as to Berkshire Community College (BCC) students, will take place in the Amsler Campus Center’s Venable Gym on the MCLA campus.

MCLA’s Writer-in-Residence Hilary Plum to Offer a Reading on October 7
10/02/19
 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Department of English/Communications announces this semester’s visiting writer-in-residence will be Hilary Plum, an award-winning author and the associate director of the Cleveland State University Poetry Center. She will offer a reading at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 7 in MCLA Gallery 51.

Miss Julie Kicks Off MCLA Theatre Season
9/27/19
The Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) kicks off its 2019-2020 season with August Strindberg’s “Miss Julie.” Presented in a new version by David Eldridge from a literal translation by Charlotte Barslund, the play will be directed by adjunct faculty member David Lane, with scenic design by Assistant Professor of Theatre Jeremy Winchester, costume design by Declan McDermott ’21, and lighting design by Jarret Garland ’20.

MCLA Announces 2019-20 Theatre Season
9/24/19
The Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces its 2019-2020 Theatre Program season. The lineup will include a postmodern take on a classic musical, a darkly comic fable about family wounds, a deeply complex portrait of a tragic murder, and a classic story of desire, choice, and class warfare..


MCLA Ranked a 2020 Top Ten College by U.S. News and World Report
9/09/19
For the second consecutive year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has been ranked a Top Ten College by U.S. News and World Report. MCLA ranks as No. 7 on the organization’s list of top public colleges and also appears on U.S. News’ list of Top National Liberal Arts colleges.

MCLA and MASS MoCA to Present ‘Slow: A Symposium in Praxis & Theory’ Symposium at MASS MoCA Nov. 1
9/03/19
The Mind’s Eye, the much-loved faculty published journal that has been a part of academic life at MCLA for years, expands to a one-day symposium on November 1, 2019 at MASS MoCA. This inaugural symposium will engage scholarly and creative communities within and beyond the Berkshires. It represents an innovative collaboration between higher education and a cultural institution, with programs that strengthen the ties between the humanities and the arts. 

MCLA Welcomes New Faculty Members
8/28/19
MCLA is pleased to announce that nine new faculty members will be joining the MCLA community for the College’s fall semester. Katelyn Born, Margaret Clark, Alyssa Dufresne, Linda Lippacher, Michaela Petrovich, Clio Stearns, Xin Shen, Joshua Uhalt, and Julie Walsh will all bring their expertise to the MCLA community.

MCLA Students Move Back to Campus Over Labor Day Weekend
8/23/19
IN BRIEF: MCLA will welcome new and returning students to campus over Labor Day weekend 2019. Students and families will move into residence areas, and MCLA volunteers will help with the process.

MCLA Alumni Association Announces 2019 Awards
8/15/19
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Alumni Association will hold its annual award ceremony to recognize the achievements of alumni and supporters of the College at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2019.

MCLA Downstreet Art Returns To Downtown North Adams August 29
8/15/19
DownStreet Art, the last-Thursday-of-the-month popup program of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (MCLA BCRC), returns to downtown North Adams from 5-8 p.m. on August 29, 2019. As always, DownStreet Art is free and open to the public.

MCLA to host information night for Degree Completion, certificate programs in Pittsfield August 5
7/25/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host an information night for people interested in the College’s Degree Completion and certificate programs. The session begins at 5 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2019, at MCLA-Pittsfield, the College’s new academic center at 66 Allen St. in Pittsfield, Mass.

Senior Art Show “A Phobia of Phobias” Opens Aug. 7 at MCLA’s Bowman Hall
7/24/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces artist Kamryn Dunton ’20 will be exhibiting her senior art show “A Phobia of Phobias,” at noon on Wednesday, August 7, on the third floor of Bowman Hall on the MCLA Campus.

MCLA Summer Camps, Boy Scouts of America, General Dynamics and the U.S. Navy to Demonstrate Rocket Launch July 24
7/18/19
The MCLA Science & Robotic and Young Hacks summer camps, as well as the Boy Scouts of America, have partnered with General Dynamics and the U.S. Navy to learn about and build model rockets and will be demonstrating them at noon on July 24 at Joe Wolfe Field. 

MCLA Downstreet Art Returns To Downtown North Adams July 25
7/17/19
DownStreet Art, the third-Thursday popup program of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (MCLA BCRC), returns to downtown North Adams from 5-8 p.m. on July 25, 2019. As always, DownStreet Art is free and open to the public.

MCLA Gallery 51 Announces Artist Talk With Jon Verney July 25
7/17/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is pleased to announce an artist talk and reception with Jon Verney, whose Gallery 51 exhibit “Burning at the Center of Things” opened on June 27.

Tour MCLA’s Campus During Admission Summer Saturdays August 3, August 24
7/15/19
You can visit the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) campus any day of the week—but prospective students and their families seeking an in-depth look at MCLA as they tour campuses this summer are welcome and encouraged to register for an upcoming Summer Saturday program.

MCLA Athletics Taps Adriane Baird to Lead Softball Program
7/11/19
Laura Mooney, MCLA’s director of athletics, has announced the hiring of Adriane Baird as the school’s new head softball coach.

MCLA STEM Academy for Incoming First-Year Students Begins July 28
7/10/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will welcome incoming first-year students this month to STEM Academy, a summer program designed to provide a preview of the college experience and opportunities to make friends before the fall semester begins.

Two MCLA Alumni Named To National Arts Strategies Creative Community Fellows Cohort
6/28/19
MCLA alumni Erica Barreto ’18 and J. Cottle ’13 are putting their arts management degrees to work and have been named to National Arts Strategies’ 2019 Creative Community Fellows New England cohort.

MCLA Announces Youth Summer Camps And Sports Clinics
6/20/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that registration is open for the College’s annual summer camps and sports clinics. Camps and clinics are available for students in grades 4 through 12 and include Young Hacks, Science and Robotics, and a summer volleyball clinic. A limited number of camperships are funded in part by Northern Berkshire United Way’s Campership Grants Program.

MCLA Kicks Off DownStreet Art Season With New Installations And Activities
6/20/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Berkshire Cultural Resource Center (MCLA BCRC) is excited to announce the first Downstreet Art of the 2019 season will be 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27. Local and regional artists have decked out Main Street storefronts for the occasion, and three locations will host simultaneous gallery openings downtown.

MCLA Gallery 51 Announces Jon Verney 'Burning At The Center of Things' Exhibit To Open June 27
6/19/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is pleased to announce Jon Verney’s MCLA Gallery 51 exhibit “Burning at the Center of Things,” which will be open from June 27-Aug. 24, 2019, with an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. on June 27 during the first DownStreet Art date of the 2019 season.

MCLA DownStreet Art Returns For Season on June 27
6/14/19
Beginning on Thursday, June 27, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) DownStreet Art’s 2019 (DSA) season will feature new artists, new events, and new collaborations. 

MCLA Hosts Black Rock Football Club For Summer
6/7/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts announces that the College will host coaches and trainees from Black Rock Football Club, a soccer training program that is open to players at all levels.

MCLA To Host First Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Conference June 11-14
6/4/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) presents its first conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from June 11-14, 2019. The conference will feature world-renowned activist, commentator, educator, poet, and writer Nikki Giovanni as the keynote speaker, as well as Mathew Knowles, record executive, former manager of Destiny’s Child, and father of Beyoncé.

BCC, MCLA Receive Grant From Mass Dept. Of Higher Ed For STEM Summer Program
5/30/19
Berkshire Community College (BCC) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announce that the Mass Department of Higher Education (DHE) has awarded the institutions $24,980 to establish a STEM Starter Academy: STEM Transfer Summer Bridge Program.

Karen M. Kowalczyk Joins MCLA's Board Of Trustees
5/21/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that Gov. Charlie Baker has appointed Karen M. Kowalczyk, president of Karen M. Kowalczyk, PC accounting firm in Pittsfield, Mass., to the Board of MCLA.

MCLA Professor Jenna Sciuto Named a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Scholar
5/7/19
Dr. Jenna Grace Sciuto, a professor in the English/Communications department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), has been selected as an NEH Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to attend one of 20 summer seminars and institutes supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

MCLA to Host Eighth Grade Career Experience May 30 & 31
5/6/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will welcome approximately 800 eighth graders from eight Berkshire County schools on Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31, for the eighth annual Eighth Grade Career Experience in Bowman Hall on the MCLA campus.

MCLA Gallery 51 Announces Anina Major: “The Rhythm of Hybrid Interactions”
5/1/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Gallery 51 is pleased to announce that “The Rhythm of Hybrid Interactions” will open on Thursday May 23, 2019. The public is invited to attend a free opening reception on Thursday, May 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 51.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Announces 2019 ’29 Who Shine’ Recipient
4/30/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that this year’s recipient of the “29 Who Shine” award is Lindsay Carter ’19 of Pittsfield, Mass. 

MCLA Announces Recipients Of The Ninth Annual Berkshire County Educator Recognition Awards
4/26/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has announced the recipients of the Ninth Annual Berkshire County Educator Recognition Award. This award, given by MCLA in collaboration with Berkshire County K-12 superintendents and Berkshire Community College (BCC), was created to honor the region’s exceptional teachers.
 
Night Of Classics
4/26/19
The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Music Program will hold two concerts showcasing students in the College’s wind and jazz ensembles. Tickets are free and walk-ins are welcome.

MCLA To Host Western MA Regional Science And Engineering Fair April 26
4/22/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host the annual Western Massachusetts Regional Science and Engineering Fair from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium. This event is free and open to the public.

MCLA Senior Art Show: An Inquiry into ____ opens at Gallery 51 On April 25th
4/18/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Gallery 51 is proud to introduce this year’s senior art show, An Inquiry into _____, a culmination of senior art and arts management majors’ art works. The opening reception will take place on from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 25, 2019 at MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main Street, and the exhibition will remain open through May 19. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

Next MCLA Green Living Talk: 'Open-Source Technology'
4/16/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces this spring’s Green Living Series will conclude on Thursday, April 25, with a lecture on “Innovating Open-Source Technology for Small-Scale Sustainable Agriculture” by Dorn Cox, a farmer who is the founder of FarmOS, an open-source software platform for farm management, planning, and record keeping.

100+ Local High Schoolers To Attend Berkshire Compact Career Expo April 12
4/8/19
On Friday, April 12, 2019, more than 100 Berkshire County high school students will be participating in the Berkshire Compact for Education’s 10th Grade Career Expo at the Berkshire Museum.

CANCELED Bestselling Author Sarah Smarsh Unable To Deliver Spring Public Policy Lecture
4/4/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) regrettably announces this evening’s public policy lecture has been canceled. Unfortunately, bestselling author Sarah Smarsh is unable to attend.

Bestselling Author Sarah Smarsh To Meet With Press Prior To MCLA Spring Public Policy Lecture
4/1/19
Bestselling author and journalist Sarah Smarsh will meet with members of the media prior to her talk at MCLA’s Spring Public Policy Lecture Thursday, April 4, 4:30 p.m.

MCLA Global Film Series To Feature Emmy-Award Winning Archivist Rich Remsberg April 2
3/29/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that Rich Remsberg, Emmy Award-winning film archivist and one of the nation’s top researchers for TV, documentaries, and museum exhibits, will present clips of his work and host a corresponding discussion at 6:30 p.m. on April 2 in Murdock Hall Room 218.

MCLA Adds New Bachelor’s Degree In Communications, Plus Concentration In Digital Media Innovation
3/29/19
MCLA announces that it is adding a new bachelor’s degree program in communications, plus a concentration in digital media innovation, to be offered starting Fall 2019. Current MCLA students will also be able to transition into this major if they so desire. This new degree will be offered through the MCLA Department of English/Communications.

MCLA’s Next Green Living Talk To Focus On The Farm Bill
3/25/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the next Green Living Seminar will take place on Thursday, March 28, with a presentation on “The Farm Bill: What it is and What it Means for Farming in the U.S.,” by Justin Chase, director of Farmer Training Programs at Tufts New Entry Sustainable Farming Project in Lowell.

Bestselling Author Sarah Smarsh To Deliver MCLA’s Spring Public Policy Lecture
3/25/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces this spring’s public policy lecture will be presented by bestselling author Sarah Smarsh at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, in the MCLA Church Street Center’s Eleanor Furst Roberts Auditorium.

MCLA Announces New Certificate Programs In Accounting And Network Security
3/20/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Department of Graduate and Continuing Education has announced that two new certificate programs in accounting and network security will be available this fall. Classes for these 21-credit programs will be held at MCLA-Pittsfield, 66 Allen Street.

Volunteers Needed For MCLA’s Spring Community Day Of Service April 13
3/20/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) encourages all community members to participate in the Spring Community Day of Service from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13.

MCLA To Host Info Night For Graduate Programs April 2
3/20/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will welcome Mariel Fiori as this spring semester’s Hardman Journalist-in-Residence. She’ll give a talk titled “Democracy and Journalism, the Hudson Valley, and What I Care About,” at 4 p.m. on March 28 in Murdock 218. Her talk is free and open to the public.

Journalist, Translator, Educator, And Entrepreneur Mariel Fiori To Be MCLA’s 2019 Hardman Journalist-In-Residence
3/14/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will welcome Mariel Fiori as this spring semester’s Hardman Journalist-in-Residence. She’ll give a talk titled “Democracy and Journalism, the Hudson Valley, and What I Care About,” at 4 p.m. on March 28 in Murdock 218. Her talk is free and open to the public.

MCLA Gallery 51 Announces “RECONNECTING: MCLA ALUMNI SHOW” To Open On Thursday, March 28, 2019
3/12/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Gallery 51 is pleased to announce “RECONNECTING: MCLA ALUMNI SHOW” the college’s first exhibition of alumni work at Gallery 51. The show will open on Thursday, March 28, 2019, and will remain on view through April 21, 2019. The public is invited to attend a free opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 at Gallery 51.

MCLA To Hold Ribbon-Cutting At MCLA-Pittsfield Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12, 2019
3/11/19
MCLA and its Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the new Pittsfield location at 66 Allen Street, the College’s partnership with 1Berkshire, and the campus’s commitment to offering courses in Pittsfield.

MCLA’s Next Green Living Talk: 'Sustainable Dining at MCLA'
3/04/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the next Green Living Seminar will take place on Thursday, March 7, with a presentation on “Closing the Loop: Composting Food Waste” by Trevor Mance, owner of TAM Organics LLC, a commercial food and farm composting facility in Bennington, Vt.

MCLA’s Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department will host Harvard Professor Dr. Ieva Jusionyte March 7
3/01/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department will host Harvard Professor Dr. Ieva Jusionyte for a guest lecture at 6 p.m. on March 7, 2019, in Murdock Hall Room 218. Dr. Jusionyte’s lecture, titled “Wall as Weapon: Infrastructure, Injury, and Rescue on the U.S.-Mexico Border,” is free and open to the public.

MCLA’s Next Green Living Talk: 'Composting Food Waste'
2/22/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the next Green Living Seminar will take place on Thursday, March 7, with a presentation on “Closing the Loop: Composting Food Waste” by Trevor Mance, owner of TAM Organics LLC, a commercial food and farm composting facility in Bennington, Vt.

Registration For MCLA Summer Classes To Begin March 1
2/22/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that registration for summer class sessions will begin on March 1, 2019. Registration is open to all, from MCLA students to interested community members to Berkshire-based college students who are home for the summer and wish to earn additional credits toward their degree from another institution.

MCLA’s Writer-In-Residence To Offer Reading On March 6
2/21/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Department of English/Communications announces this semester’s writer-in-residence will be Joanna Ruocco, an assistant professor of English at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. She will offer a reading on Wednesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in MCLA Gallery 51.

MCLA BCRC To Host Arts Advocacy Training Feb. 25
2/21/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ Berkshire Cultural Resource Center will host a MASSCreative Local Arts Advocacy Training from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2019, at Gallery 51/Design Lab, 51 Main Street, North Adams.
 
MCLA Honors Program To Host Dr. Kimberly Juanita Brown Feb. 28
2/15/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will welcome Dr. Kimberly Juanita Brown, author and the chair of gender studies/associate professor of English and Africana studies at Mount Holyoke College, to campus at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, in Murdock Hall, Room 218, as the inaugural installment of an annual lecture series presented by the College’s Honors Program.

MCLA's Next Green Living Talk: ‘Indoor Farming’
2/15/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the next Green Living Seminar will take place on Thursday, Feb. 28, with a presentation on “Indoor Farming: The Future of Food?” by James Mayer, a farmer at Grateful Greens in Stephentown, N.Y.

MCLA's Next Green Living Talk: ‘Farming In The City’
2/14/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the next Green Living Seminar will take place on Thursday, Feb. 21, with a presentation on “Farming in the City” by Lydia Sisson, co-founder of Mill City Grows in Lowell.

MCLA English Reading Series, ‘Spring 19,’ To Begin Feb. 26
2/12/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Department of English/Communications announces this semester’s creative writing series, Spring 19, will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 26, when writers Anna Maria Hong and Julianna Spallholz present readings from their recent works.

MCLA’s Next Green Living Talk: 'New England Food Vision'
2/11/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the next Green Living Seminar will take place on Thursday, Feb. 14, with a presentation on “Realizing the New England Food Vision” by Julia Freedgood, assistant vice president of programs at America Farmland Trust.

MCLA Reschedules Ribbon-Cutting At MCLA-Pittsfield
2/11/19
Due to concerns regarding impending inclement weather, MCLA has rescheduled its grand opening and ribbon-cutting event in celebration of its new location for the College’s new Division of Graduate and Continuing Education, its partnership with 1Berkshire, and the campus’s commitment of offering courses in Pittsfield. This event previously was slated for Tuesday, Feb. 12.

MCLA To Hold Ribbon-Cutting At MCLA-Pittsfield
2/5/19
MCLA and its Division of Graduate and Continuing Education will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the new location, the College’s partnership with 1Berkshire, and the campus’s commitment to offering courses in Pittsfield.

Nominations Open For 2019 Educator Recognition Awards
1/30/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and Berkshire Community College (BCC), together with the Berkshire Superintendents’ Roundtable, announce that nominations are open for the 2019 Berkshire County Educator Recognition Award.

MCLA Announces 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference'
1/28/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces it will hold the First Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference in the Berkshires, June 11-14, and has issued a call for papers. The conference will feature world-renowned activist, commentator, educator, poet, and writer Nikki Giovanni as the keynote speaker.

Next MCLA ‘GREEN LIVING’ Talk: How Cows 'Save The Planet'
1/28/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the next Green Living Seminar will take place on Thursday, Feb. 7, with a presentation on “Cows Save the Planet: Soil, Climate, and the Promise of Regenerative Agriculture,” presented by author and journalist Judith D. Schwartz.

MCLA To Hold 24th Annual Student Leadership Conference
1/28/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the campus will host the 24th Annual Student Leadership Conference, “Leaders of the Round Table,” on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Amsler Campus Center Gym.”

MCLA To Launch Public Humanities Initiative With $360K Grant
1/24/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has received a $360,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a public humanities initiative to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through community engagement, experiential learning opportunities, and a summer institute.

MCLA Named Top Four-Year Public College In MA For Gender Equality
1/22/19
As part of the ongoing Social Change Film Series and in collaboration with Williams College and Bennington College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will present a screening of “Rafiki,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Amsler Campus Center’s Sullivan Lounge.

MCLA To Host Next 'Social Change Series' Film
1/22/19
As part of the ongoing Social Change Film Series and in collaboration with Williams College and Bennington College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will present a screening of “Rafiki,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, in Amsler Campus Center’s Sullivan Lounge.

MCLA Announces Keynote Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients For 120th Commencement Exercises
1/22/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will celebrate its 120th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 11 a.m., in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium.
This year's Commencement speaker will be Richard E. Neal, who represents the First Congressional District of Massachusetts in the United States Congress and chairs the House Ways and Means Committee. Chairman Neal will receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree.

MCLA Announces 'Black History Month' Events For February
1/17/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that this year’s celebration of Black History Month include a number of events that are free and open to the public, including a one-man show performed by Emmy Award-winning actor Ron Jones, “The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle,” which will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, in Venable Theater in MCLA’s Amsler Campus Center.

MCLA Gallery 51 Announces First Exhibit of 2019 'Colour And Form: Beauty In Abstraction'
1/17/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’ (MCLA) Gallery 51 is pleased to announce the first exhibition of 2019 “Colour and Form: Beauty in Abstraction” will open on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, and remain on view through March 16, 2019. The public is invited to attend a free opening reception on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gallery 51.
 
MCLA To Hold Annual 'National Girls & Women In Sports Day'
1/16/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces it will host this year’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day event from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, in the James T. Amsler Campus Center Gym, on the second floor of the Center.

MCLA To Begin Spring Semester With Opening Breakfast
1/16/19
MCLA will mark the beginning of its spring 2019 semester with its traditional Opening Breakfast, where exciting news, updates, and upcoming campus happenings will be shared. Please join us for breakfast and learn what’s ahead for the College!

MCLA ‘Green Living’ Seminar Series To Begin Thursday, Jan. 31
1/10/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces the theme of the upcoming “Green Living Seminar Series” will be “Sustainable Food and Farming.” This 11-part series will begin on Thursday, Jan. 31, with a presentation on “Organic Certification: The Story Behind the Label” by Laura Davis, organic certification assistance coordinator and soil technical advisor for the Northeast Organic Farming Association, Massachusetts Chapter.

MCLA Announces Fall 2018 Dean's List
1/10/19
MCLA is pleased to announce our Fall 2018 Dean's List. Undergraduate matriculated students who take a minimum of six credits during the semester and achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.30 with no incomplete grades are placed on the semester's Dean's List.

MCLA Announces Grand Opening of New Pittsfield Location
1/8/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Division of Graduate and Continuing Education has announced that the campus’s location in Pittfield has changed from the Conte Federal Building to a building owned and occupied by 1Berkshire, at 66 Allen St.

MCLA, Habitat For Humanity Collaborate To Offer Tax Assistance To Area Residents In Need
1/7/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will partner with Habitat for Humanity to implement a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide income tax assistance to local residents in need through a new internship program for business and accounting students at MCLA.

MCLA Prof Publishes Articles About Elementary School Recess
1/4/19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that the MCLA Jazz Band and MCLA Choir, along with MCLA students who take private lessons, will present the campus’s annual Jazz Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 10.