Area students earn college degrees Jun 29, 2008
Heather Mackesey of Ballston Lake recently graduated from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Mackesey, a 2004 Shenendehowa graduate, received a bachelor of arts degree in history. (Albany Times Union)
Jacques: Finding a Home in English Jun 26, 2008
Ben Jacques is a Stoneham resident and a professor of English at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Loading commenting interface. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Georgetown High School Class of 2008 plans Jun 19, 2008
Ana Ion, UMass-Amherst Oscar Jaime, Northern Essex David Laflamme, UMass-Amherst Janelle Langlais, Quinnipiac University Nicole LeBlanc, University of Rhode Island Sarah LeBlanc, Bridgewater State College Julianne LeGere, UMass-Amherst Brinder Llanos, Northern Essex Kaela Lluong, employment Kyle Johanson, Salem State College Richard Marte, Gordon College Justin Mazzotta, Northern Essex Kati McCarron, employment James McGillicuddy, UMass-Amherst Emily McGranachan, Mount Holyoke College Lauren... (Georgetown Record, MA)
$1 billion life-sciences bill passes Senate Jun 13, 2008
5 million science center at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams even though the college has no graduate program in science. Last month, three university presidents - Drew Faust of Harvard, Susan Hockfield of MIT, and Jack Wilson of UMass - criticized the bill's emphasis on individual earmarks and, in a pointed letter, asked lawmakers to give industry and academic specialists greater voice in how the state's money is invested. (Boston Globe)
Nantucket man sentenced in porn case Jun 11, 2008
5 million to build a science center at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. Three firefighters treated after blaze A four-alarm fire at an Allston restaurant yesterday sent three firefighters to the hospital for heat exhaustion, officials said. (Boston Globe)
Quotes of note May 24, 2008
5 million for a science center at his alma mater, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, which has no graduate science programs. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Political science on Beacon Hill May 22, 2008
5 million for a science center at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, even though the school has no graduate science programs. Other provisions steer money into special funds with ill-defined purposes. (Boston Globe)
Commencements May 18, 2008
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (North Adams State College)Number of graduates: 340Degrees: bachelor's, master's, certificate of advanced graduate studiesSpeaker: Senator John F. KerryHonorary degrees: Kerry; Arlindo Jorge, retired engineer and MCLA benefactor; Lola Jaffe, president of the board of directors for the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center; and local educator Donald Pecor, class of '66. Northern Essex Community CollegeNumber of graduates: About 1,000Degrees: Associate's and... (Boston Globe)
Students getting a say in speakers May 15, 2008
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. North Adams. (USA Today)
Speaking volumes May 11, 2008
For instance, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, a small public school in North Adams, reached out to Senator John F. Kerry because many graduates supported him as freshmen during his 2004 presidential campaign. And Suffolk University, where communications and journalism is the most popular major, invited famed journalist Carl Bernstein, who has written a recent biography of Hillary Clinton. (Boston Globe)
Fertile time for the written word May 2, 2008
behind in sciences AS THE superintendent of the Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional School District, I was troubled that Scot Lehigh questioned a life sciences bill that directs funds to one of our state collegesThe Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts plays a vital role not only in educating Berkshire County residents, but has expanded its mission by serving as the lead partner in the initiatives supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and the Berkshire Compact for... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Group plans to run ad during pope visit Mar 31, 2008
NORTH ADAMS Kerry to speak at commencement Senator John F. Kerry will deliver the keynote commencement speech at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on May 17. The 2004 Democratic presidential nominee told The Berkshire Eagle that his selection was "a great honor." Mary Grant, president of the college, said Kerry was invited because much of the graduating class were starting their college careers while Kerry was running for president. (Boston Globe)
Endicott ends trip, splits with MCLA Mar 22, 2008
- Endicott College closed out its 2008 spring trip by splitting with the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Friday, taking game one 5-2, and then dropping a 10-0 decision in the second contest. The Gulls will fly back to the North Shore with a 5-4 record to begin their season. (Ecgulls.com)
Local College Roundup: Dickinson lacrosse routs York Mar 19, 2008
The Messiah College baseball team defeated Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts by a 14-7 score Tuesay in Orlando, Florida. Sophomore Jon-Mike Richards knocked in a two-run home run. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
'No Profanity' signs posted to deter swearing in Flagler parks Mar 8, 2008
Although swearing can sometimes be conversational, its use is often linked to emotion -- anger or frustration primarily, according to Timothy Jay, who wrote five books on swearing and is a psychology professor at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ... It's really a relaxation of standards, said Timothy Jay, the author of five books on the topic and a psychology professor at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Why kids are cussing more Feb 27, 2008
Timothy Jay, a psychology professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and a leading scholar of cursing in the United States, estimates that teens use 80 to 90 swear words a day. Elementary teachers report that children are using more offensive language at school than they have in the past, said Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Patriot League Softball Release - 2.26.08 Feb 27, 2008
During the 2007 season he served as a volunteer coach for the Crusaders and has held previous head coaching jobs at Hartwick and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Claypool will see his first action at the helm of the Holy Cross program this weekend when the Crusaders head to Florida for the Rebel Spring Games. (Patriotleague.com)
What would Dr. King say? Jan 16, 2008
Jacques is a Stoneham resident and professor of English at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Meserve-Scully wedding Dec 27, 2007
She earned an associate s degree in liberal arts from Massasoit Community College and Bachelor of Arts in English from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She is employed as a reporter for the Old Colony Memorial and Plymouth Bulletin newspapers in Plymouth. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Creative assistance Dec 24, 2007
Three organizations - the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), the Berkshire Cultural Resource Center at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and the Office of Cultural Development in Pittsfield - will team up to use the $90,000 grant to provide financial education and home ownership support to artists in the region. "Artists are a huge part of the creative economy of the Berkshires," said Blair Benjamin, project director for the new program as well as director of real... (Boston Globe)
Column: Nature (human and otherwise): The land doesnt change Dec 21, 2007
Many people have heard of North Adams, the city directly to the north that s home to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (formerly North Adams State) and Mass Moca, the contemporary art museum. Founded in 1778, Adams was once a thriving town in its own right - first as a farming community, later as a mill town, thanks to the brisk flow of the Hoosic River. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
lobbying heavily to become UMass-Salem Dec 1, 2007
The other colleges seeking to change their status are Bridgewater State, Fitchburg State, Framingham State, Westfield State, Worcester State, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and Massachusetts Maritime Academy. All but five states, including Massachusetts, call their public colleges universities. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Public colleges want to graduate to university status Nov 25, 2007
In addition to the Bridgewater and Salem state colleges, the nine public colleges are Fitchburg State, Framingham State, Westfield State, Worcester State, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy ... Most of the colleges would probably decide to become universities, but the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy would probably keep their current... (Boston Globe)
School Committee race centers on supers contract Oct 30, 2007
Fowler-Finn has a liberal arts degree in sociology from Boston University, a master's degree in educational administration from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and a doctorate in instructional leadership and staff development from UMass. Fowler-Finn took the helm of Cambridge Public Schools while it lagged in the bottom quarter of the state education ladder. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Coming soon, a linguist's guide to obscenities Jul 9, 2007
Studies have found a number of different patterns of brain activity are invoked when someone uses a taboo word, depending on context, said Timothy Jay, author of "Why We Curse" and a professor of psychology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. "We've evolved to use this language for a certain reason," Jay said. (Boston Globe)
Whence the !@#$?: Jun 9, 2007
Explainer thanks Timothy Jay of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Geoffrey Nunberg, author of , and Jesse Sheidlower, author of. June 8, 2007: The original version incorrectly said the author of the coded poem replaced each letter of the unprintable words with the preceding letter in the alphabet. (Slate)
Finally following her heart's desire Apr 29, 2007
Born: Westbury, N.Y.Age: 41Education: Bachelor of science, business administration, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 1988; Certificate in interior design, Mass ... She graduated from North Adams State College (since renamed the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts) on a Sunday and started her first full-time job the following Tuesday. (Boston Globe)
Examining Safety at State, Local Levels Apr 21, 2007
"We have strong plans in place to secure a safe learning and working environment that we can go to everyday," said Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts President Mary Grant. "We always have to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.". (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
State college graduation rates show increase, report says Apr 20, 2007
"What we are seeing across the board, as we are paying more attention to student success, is the range of specialized advising and warning systems, such as someone missing classes, is growing," said Mary Grant, president of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and chairwoman of the Council of State College Presidents, who worked on the graduation rate report. The report was a follow-up to the board's first-ever detailed look at college performance, which three years ago showed state college... (Boston Globe -- Local)
UMass president Wilson said to vow to stick around Mar 25, 2007
The low salaries along with Massachusetts' high housing costs have caused as many as a third of recent faculty searches to fail on some campuses, said Mary Grant, president of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and chairwoman of the state college presidents council. "As a system, we are not able to close the deal because we are not competitive as we could be," Grant said. (Boston Globe)
Friedrichs leads team at Central Mar 22, 2007
Friedrichs was 2 for 2 in the opener against Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with three runs batted in and a run scored. She came back with a pinch-hit single against Springfield College (Massachusetts). (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Drive for a final title shot Feb 22, 2007
"One night at the O'Keefe Center at Salem State, after the Vikings had thumped Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, McCombs unlaced his sneakers and undid the tape on his ankles -- both of them."I tape them both up now," he said, grinning. "I've learned my lesson. " ? Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. More: | | | Sign up for: | Advertisement SEARCH THE ARCHIVES All Globe stories since 2003 are now FREE TodayYesterday Past 30 daysLast 12 months Since 1979 Advertisement powered by | help |... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
2006 College Graduation Speeches Feb 14, 2007
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts-- U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy. Mercy College-- Soledad O'Brien, journalist. (Suite101.com)
1,000-point man Feb 11, 2007
With those shots he also sealed a 78-73 win for the Bears over the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. He was a perfect 11 for 11 from the foul line. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
UMD NOTEBOOK Jan 15, 2007
Sophomore center Vasiliki Palantzas notched her second double-double of the season in a 60-38 win over Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on Thursday, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds. The Corsairs, who tied their season-best marks with 54 rebounds and six blocked shots against MCLA, turned in their second-best defensive performance of the season by holding the Trailblazers to 38 points, 13 field goals, 34 rebounds and a. (The Standard-Times, MA)
While at work, watch your mouth Sep 8, 2006
"Say your favorite swear word. Immediately everybody is laughing, and you can see it's good for stress relief and coping," said Timothy Jay, a psychology professor at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, who has written about profanity. "It's better to vent that stuff at work than it is to take it home or displace it on someone else.". (AZCentral -- Business)
Talking with a blue streak Aug 14, 2006
"Timothy Jay , a psychology professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and author of ``Cursing in America" and ``Why We Curse," sees cursing as a ``safety valve," a way to safely vent excess anger. Jay said casual swearing has increased as the world has become more fast-paced and stressful. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Twin firefighters and a childhood friend hit the road as the Southie Boys on "Treasure Hunters'' Aug 7, 2006
After high school, the twins went to North Adams State College (now Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts), where Matthew studied sociology and Martin studied sociology and business. Collins, who had a brief career as a member of early '90s boy band 4Fun , pursued a communications degree from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Jen Goodwin Named Assistant Coach Jul 25, 2006
Goodwin also served as the head coach at Simmons College in 2002 and at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in 2000. She led Simmons to its highest conference finish ever and MCLA to its highest since 1995. (Gocrimson.com)
A Nation Of Potty-Mouths Jul 24, 2006
To find out how America really does feel about swearing and what effect it has on the country Hartman went to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, to meet Timothy Jay, a psychology professor. He is the swearing authority. (CBS News)
Blueprint for success is based on schooling Jun 25, 2006
Today's Globe Opinion Politics Magazine Education Science NECN Special reports Obituaries. MARY GRANT AND DAN BOSLEY. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Graduating the best Jun 20, 2006
Come fall, Codman's 17 graduates will be off to places like Brandeis, Holy Cross, Boston College, Northeastern, UMass-Amherst, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, and Kentucky State University. MATCH, meanwhile, is sending two graduates off to Smith, one to Duke, another to Denison, and others to well-regarded public universities or small colleges. (Boston Globe)
Lalonde Named Assistant Coach for DU Hockey Jun 20, 2006
From 1995-98, Lalonde was a graduate assistant coach at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, Mass ... Lalonde graduated in 1995 from SUNY Cortland State with a bachelor of science degree in education and earned a master's degree in Higher Education Administration from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in 1998. (Denverpioneers.com)
Job applicants seek the inside track Jun 12, 2006
"I figured it would be a good experience to be part of," said Beshears, who is studying English, communications and film at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. Beshears applied to be a pari-mutuel clerk or a cashier. (Albany Times Union)
Plane carrying Sen. Kennedy struck by lightning May 15, 2006
The Massachusetts Democrat had just delivered the commencement address at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. He was on his way to Hyannis to spend Mother's Day with family when the plane was struck at about four p-m. (WTNH)
Plane carrying Kennedy hit by lightning May 15, 2006
The Democrat had just delivered the commencement address at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams and was on his way to his Cape Cod home when the plane was struck around 4 p.m., she said. The jet landed safely at New Haven at 4:11 p.m., said Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Arlene Murray. (Bakersfield Californian -- Politics)
Kennedy grateful to pilot after plane scare May 15, 2006
Kennedy was flying to Hyannis from Pittsfield Municipal Airport after delivering a commencement address at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams. The plane took off around 2:15 and was struck by lightning just after entering Hyannis airspace about a half hour later. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Lightning Strikes Ted Kennedy's Plane May 14, 2006
The Massachusetts Democrat had just delivered the commencement address at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams and was on his way to Hyannis to spend Mother's Day with family when the plane was struck at about 2:45 p.m.. The spokeswoman said Kennedy planned to stay in Connecticut overnight because he is scheduled to deliver another commencement address Sunday at Springfield College. (Click2Houston, TX)
Kennedy's jet is disabled by lightning and diverted May 14, 2006
Kennedy, who was the featured commencement speaker at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams earlier in the day, departed in a Citation 550 twin-engine eight-passenger jet from Pittsfield Municipal Airport about 2:45 p.m., on his way to Hyannis to spend Mother's Day with his family, Melissa Wagoner, his press secretary, said last night. Lightning struck the jet at approximately 4 p.m., Murray said. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Yesterday's commencements May 14, 2006
MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, NORTH ADAMS. GRADUATES:350. (Boston Globe -- Local)
The latest trend in titles? We can't print it. Apr 19, 2006
Putting an expletive in a title almost guarantees an audience, says Timothy Jay, a psychology professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams and the author of ''Cursing in America. "''You have this surprise factor," says the professor, who appears as a commentator in the new documentary. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Group opposed to federal law says it's mischaracterized Apr 19, 2006
A Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts professor who is a member of the society studied teachers' attitudes about how the law was affecting schools. "You can't walk away from this survey and say Vermont education is going in the right direction under No Child Left Behind," said Sid Glassner, executive director of the society. (WCAX.com, VT)
