Spotlight Profiles
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College Sparks
Monday, March 7, 2022
An associate degree in engineering led Tony Batakis '73 – "an almost high school dropout" – down a path to a 43-year career in the gas turbine business: "I think HCC saved me life."
The Personal Touch
Monday, March 7, 2022
HCC's second president, David M. Bartley '54, reflects on the influence and impact of his mentor, George Frost, the first president of Holyoke Community College.
Lasting Impacts
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Gloria Lomax '75 spent 43 years at HCC as a student, professor, and, finally, president of the college's Alumni Association before she retired in 2015.
By Design
Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
After being laid off twice in two years, Harry Hill '13 found his way to HCC for his certificate in graphic design – "my ticket out of poverty – point blank," he says.
Stage Presence
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
The nurturing environment Marcelle Dion LaBrecque '16 found at HCC allowed them to explore their identity and find success as a drag performer, singer and actor.
