Today a student at MCLA can become a bank president, a professor of Physics, an actress or an entrepreneur. The choices are endless and the support provided helps make dreams into reality.

In 2009, Bernie Pinsonnault ’73 received the Francis H. Hayden Memorial Award. Established in 1968, the Hayden Award is given annually by the Northern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce to a local citizen who has volunteered time, made personal sacrifices...

Margaret A. Hart was born in 1911 in Williamstown, MA, where she attended both elementary and high school. In 1935 she was the first student of color to graduate from State Teachers College at North Adams, now MCLA.

North Adams native Dr. Patricia J. Prendergast ’51 has witnessed, firsthand, the evolution of MCLA in the past 60+ years. She has seen the College through two name changes, eight presidents, and many exciting achievements.