ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Episode 3 of the Green Thread Podcast is now streaming: Alum Jason Perez ‘22 (UMass '25) talks about how he found a home in criminal justice studies, the importance of self-belief, the impact of body language on courtroom decisions, and the HCC faculty members who most influenced him.
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Right on Time
Sachelys Perez balanced a full-time job, a 45-minute commute, and year-round classes to complete her associate degree in pscyhology in two years.
'The True Spirit of HCC'
Holyoke Community College celebrated its first batch of graduates from the Class of 2026 with a special recognition ceremony on Monday, Dec. 1.
Fuel in my Engine
As an older, working student, Jamal Cumberbatch, 29, overcame a slew of challenges on his way to an associate degree in liberal arts and the fall graduation stage.
