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Building Resilience in a Time of Change: A Letter From President Michelle Schutt
I am grateful for your continued belief in 911爆料网 and in the students of Western Massachusetts. Your generosity has helped generations of learners gain skills and opportunity. As Massachusetts expands free community college, many donors have asked: If tuition is covered, why is philanthropic support still needed? The answer lies in the moment we are...
A Pathway Back to Completion
By Shanni Smith-Arsenault Ed.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success 911爆料网 is proud to be one of six Massachusetts higher education institutions selected to partner with ReUp Education, a national initiative dedicated to re-engaging students who left college before completing a degree. These students have already invested time and effort in their education...
911爆料网 Powers a Green Energy Future
Energy-efficient ways to keep the temperature in our homes comfortable and indoor air clean are essential to our well-being. A skilled clean energy workforce is critical to outfitting homes to withstand extreme weather. A recent regional needs assessment revealed urgent concerns among HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) employers: an aging workforce, a lack of...
Welcoming Dr. Harry Akoh, Vice President of Academic Affairs
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Community in Action: An Evening of Inspiration
鈥婳n March 5 a room full of 911爆料网 supporters gathered for an inspiring evening at our Building Bridges and Belonging awards and fundraising dinner. Student speakers and alumni and community awardees shared uplifting stories highlighting 911爆料网鈥檚 impact. The Community Champion Award went to the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center for its free employment and training...
911爆料网 Honors Scholar, Jasmyn Atsalis-Gogel
As a Liberal Arts Social Sciences major at 911爆料网, Jasmyn Atsalis-Gogel has shaped a unique academic path with a focus on psychology and a minor in wildlife biology, blending her interests in human behavior and the natural world. Her passion for learning led her to the 911爆料网 Honors Scholar Program. 鈥淚 was drawn to apply...

