 MCLA Awarded Funds For Early Education CenterThese funds will allow MCLA to renovate its Church Street Center into a facility that provides a dedicated space for early education partners throughout North County.  MCLA Graduates Told to Make the World Worthy of ThemThe graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 127th commencement were sent off with the charge of "don't stop now" to make the world a better place.  MCLA Selects Pennsylvania Educator as 13th PresidentThe board of trustees on Thursday voted 8-2 to offer the 13th presidency of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts to a Pennsylvania higher education executive.  MCLA, Drury Students Vouch for Early College ProgramsDrury High School seniors shared their own experiences in the early college program.  MCLA Commencement Features Arts Executive, Honorary DegreesThe former head of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is this year's commencement speaker at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.  MCLA Announces Four Finalists for Next PresidentMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts announced four finalists for the position of president, following a national search.  North Adams Planners OK MCLA Arts Center, Italian RestaurantMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts' new arts center was given the go-ahead by the Planning Board on Monday. Columbia Climate Scientist to Explore Faith and Environmentalism at MCLA. The talk will explore how different faith traditions shape attitudes toward nature, conservation, and climate action. MCLA Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Offer Free Tax Preparation ServicesThrough the IRS's VITA program, MCLA students assist taxpayers by providing free tax preparation services.  MCLA Green Living Seminar: 'Mindful Birding and the Science of Awe'Educator and naturalist Dave Edson will explore why birding has become one of the fastest-growing hobbies in recent years and how this practice can improve mental health, environmental awareness, and even international relations.  MCLA MOSAIC to Present Benedetti Artist in Residence Ngoc-Tran VuVu will supportcreative advocacy in North Adams through Creative Sector Advocacy Week with MASSCreative, taking place March 2-6, 2026, as well as her opening lecture at noon on Feb. 12 at MCLA. MCLA Gets $1.2M Toward Child-Care FacilityMassachusetts College of Liberal Arts is getting more than a million dollars in seed money to develop an early childhood education facility.  MCLA Green Living Seminar to Explore Climate Change Perceptions in the Middle EastThe presentation, titled "Faith Under Fire: How Religion Shapes Climate Concern in the Middle East," will take place in MCLA's Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. MCLA's Green Living Seminar Returns with 'Nature and Spirituality' SeriesPoet David Crews to Open Spring 2026 Lineup on January 28  MCLA Presidential Search Stirs Plenty of InterestThe college's search firm WittKieffer has already received 14 completed applications with another 15 expressing interest, said Trustees President Buffy Lord, and had more than 80 responses in the five days since the posting went up. MCLA Awarded Students with Disabilities Support GrantHealey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.6 Million to Support Higher Education Students with Disabilities  MCLA Shows Off Mark Hopkins' Needs to Lieutenant GovernorDriscoll was in the city to address the Western Mass Arts Economic Impact Summit in the morning and then had lunch with Birge and a visit to Mark Hopkins to see what the college's needs are. MCLA Announces Fall 2025 Hardman Journalist in ResidenceThe lecture is free and open to the public. MCLA's Dual Enrollment, Early College Programs Reach Over 320 StudentsThe Dual Enrollment program reaches students MCLA hasn't traditionally interacted with, creating greater opportunities for counselors to connect with prospective students.  MCLA 'Groundbreaking' Kicks Off Construction of Kleefeld Arts CenterCollege officials say the planned Campagna Kleefeld Center for Creativity in the Arts will have a transformative effect on Massachusetts College of Liberal Art. Pittsfield Schools Hire MCLA Administrator as Assistant Superintendent for Business and FinanceHowland has worked in higher education and public service for over 20 years, as the MCLA director of student accounts since 2015 MCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of DialogueMCLA to Host 8th Annual Day of Dialogue: "Unpacking Insecurity to Build a Shared Future" MCLA Gallery 51 to Present 'Ecologies of the In\between'The exhibition opens with a public reception on Friday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. and runs through Jan. 4, 2026. MCLA Physics Department to Host U.S. Department of Energy PhysicistThis talk is funded by the American Institute of Physics Foundation's TEAM-UP Together EXCEL grant. MCLA's Environmental Lecture to Celebrate Center for Resourceful LivingThis year's event will celebrate the creation of The Center for Resourceful Living (CRL), started 50 years ago by MCLA Professor Emeritus Lawrence H. Vadnais.  MCLA Alumni Foundation Recognizes Distinguished AlumTwo local educators were recognized on Saturday at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Alumni Awards. MCLA: Scenes from the Center for Resourceful LivingAn opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m., during North Adams' First Friday celebration. MCLA Screens Bigfoot Documentary 'Hidden Creek'Created by professional filmographer Terry Holland, "Hidden Creek" delves into one man's story about his alleged run-in with Bigfoot in the 1970s MCLA Maintains Top 10 Public Liberal Arts College RankingThis marks 11 consecutive years that MCLA has been in the top ten. MCLA Announces Fall Mini Open House SeriesThe Fall Mini Open Houses will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, Saturday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 1p.m. MCLA Master of Education Program is Accepting ApplicationsThe M.Ed. program serves working educators across Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Graduates emerge with a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences that prepare them to make an impact in their school communities. MCLA Alumni Association to Hold Awards CeremonyThe event will run from 10 a.m.-noon. in MCLA's Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation. MCLA to Host Networking Session for Regional K-12 Educational LeadersThe event comes at a time of significant leadership transitions across local school districts and is designed to strengthen regional educational partnerships while providing support for newly appointed administrators. MCLA Leadership Academy Announces Info Sessions, Opens ApplicationsOne-year hybrid program transforms educators into school administrators through arts and social justice lens MCLA Professor Receives National Guild of Book Workers Mid-Career AwardMowinski is among the first recipients of this award from the Guild of Book Workers (GBW), one of the leading professional organizations in book arts and printmaking. MCLA to Host Lecture Focused on Surveillance, Police, and Big TechThis year's presentation, titled "Surveillance, Police, and Big Tech: Lessons from Baltimore," will be delivered by Dr. Ben Snyder, associate professor of sociology at Williams College. 9/11 Survivor and Inspirational Speaker to Visit MCLAWorld Trade Center Hero Will Share Lessons of Courage, Trust, and Resilience with Students and Faculty  MCLA Kicks Off Fall Semester With Breakfast, Ribbon CuttingPresident James Birge's announcement that he would retire next year may have been the big news on opening day for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, but it wasn't the only news.  MCLA President Birge Announces RetirementPresident James Birge wrapped up the breakfast by saying Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is in a good place financially and programmatically, and that this was a "logical time" to retire. MCLA Welcomes Three New Faculty MembersMCLA announced that three new faculty members will be joining the Trailblazer community for the College's fall semeste 28th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be Held Sept. 8The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletics Department. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1M to support MCLA's student-athletes. MOSAIC Presents Community Arts and Culture DayThe event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10am to 1pm at MOSAIC EventSpace, 49 Main St. MCLA's MOSAIC Presents Solo ExhibitionThe exhibition is by LaRissa Rogers in Partnership with The Rose Kennedy Greenway and Williamstown Theatre Festival  MCLA Graduation Highlights Love, Kindness, JusticeMCLA's Class of 2025 was reminded to move forward with love, kindness, and pursuing what is just. 'Reclaiming Revolution' Exhibition Opens at Gallery 51The exhibition features senior capstone work by Max Fyfe, J.C. Innocent, Mannie McBride, Cleo Murphy, and Enaya A. Ogletree, addressing themes of heritage, grief, identity, sustainability, and transformation. MCLA to Hold Annual Undergraduate Research ConferenceThis year's keynote speaker is MCLA alumnus Bentley S. Munsell '15, a registered nurse and nursing leader who advocates for social justice and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in healthcare.  MCLA Announces 2025 Commencement Speaker, HonoreesNORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning author and Rice University professor Kiese Laymon will be the speaker at the 126th commencement exercises at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. MCLA Green Living Seminar to Feature Pollinator Habitat PresentationMeltzer will discuss the biodiversity crisis and the ecological relationships between native plants, insects, birds, and fungi. Her presentation will cover how ecological landscape practices can support these species, mitigate climate change, and create resilient environments. MCLA to Hosts Panel Discussion on U.S. Immigration Under Trump's Second TermFollowing the presentations, attendees will have an opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the panelists. New York Times Bestselling Author to Speak at MCLA's MOSAICThe event will take place on April 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the MOSAIC Event Space on 49 Main St., North Adams. This event is free and open to the public. |
