by CORE | Jan 13, 2023
Holyoke Community College received an $81,605 grant to expand educational outreach for formerly incarcerated individuals. The funding supports advising, mentorship, and events like expungement clinics and family programs. Professors will also continue teaching courses...
by CORE | Apr 27, 2022
Two Holyoke Community College professors have started a program called Western Mass Core, which provides educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
by CORE | Mar 30, 2022
Holyoke Community College assistant professor Naomi Lesley teaches an English 101 composition class to inmates at the Hampden County Correctional Center. The college credit course is available at the jail through the HCC’s Western Mass
by CORE | Mar 22, 2022
For 31-year-old Bramin, a highlight of the “Epidemics in History” course was engaging with classmates’ diverse perspectives. Their discussions encouraged him to consider both thoughts and emotions in understanding topics. He noted he hadn’t...
