The latest Elms College news

March 2025 Edition

Faculty Spotlight

Elms College's Betty Hukowicz honored with Boston Celtics 'Heros Among Us' Award for Her Advocacy Work for Cystic Fibrosis

Elms College Dean of Student Success and Professor of Education, Elizabeth “Betty” Hukowicz has been honored with the prestigious Hero Among Us award from the Boston Celtics. This award recognizes those who are making significant contributions to their communities, and Betty has been awarded this award for her dedication and advocacy work for those affected by cystic fibrosis.

Alumni Spotlight

Liz Dineen '77 was honored by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra as one of their "Fearless Women Award" recipients!

Sarah Barton '10 was named a provider of the year by Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Christopher Medina '22, graduated from the inaugural Massachusetts Probation Officer Academy in Worcester.

Reina Mercado-Antunez '15 was named March's Community Hero of the Month.

On Campus

Elms College Hosted 8th Annual Black Experience Summit

On February 21, Elms College hosted the 8th Annual Black Experience Summit, sponsored by the Sisters of Sr. Joseph of Springfield, YWCA, and Greenfield and Northampton Cooperative Bank of Western Massachusetts. This year's theme, "Harambee," which means "all put together" in Swahili, explored the intersection of food justice and the Black community's historical and cultural experiences.

Elms College hosted 6th Annual Reverend Hugh C. Crean Distinguished Lecture in Catholic Thought

Elms College hosted symposium on 'finding hope' in grief

University of Kochi Visit

Elms College is thrilled to welcome students from the University of Kochi in Japan for their two-week stay in the US! Read more about their time on campus and our partnership with the University of Kochi.

Spring Career Fair

Students had the opportunity to meet with local organizations for jobs, internships, and service opportunities at the spring career fair - great networking opportunities for our Blazers!

Alumni Engagement

Launch of Master of Social Work Program

The Elms College Social Work Department is excited to announce the launch of our MSW program this fall! We will be holding a virtual information session on May 15th and June 18th (both at 6 pm).

An information session provides you with the opportunity to speak firsthand with faculty, alumni, and program directors in your field of interest. You will learn about the admissions process, points of entry, and the financial options available to you.

Make a Difference by Becoming a Mentor!

As a valued member of our alumni community, you have the power to shape the future of the next generation. By becoming a mentor, you’ll provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to students and recent graduates. Your experience and knowledge can make all the difference in their journey. Join our Alumni Mentoring Program today and help inspire, motivate, and guide tomorrow's leaders!

Interested? Submit your name here!

Call for Internship Sites/Opportunities

The Dolores Donlin Noonan '39 Experiential Learning Program is looking for additional internship sites for Computer Information Technology/ Security majors, Cybersecurity majors, and others in the Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology division. Specifically, we are looking for internships (and jobs) that involve IT help desk, cybersecurity, software development, and web development. If your place of employment is an option or if you have suggestions, please reach out to Dr. Jennifer L. Granger Sullivan at grangersullivanj@elms.edu.

Upcoming Events

TOMORROW!

We hope you will come back to campus for our Experiential Learning Showcase to celebrate with faculty, staff, and students. Our Keynote Speaker at the Kick-off program will feature Elms alumnus, Darius Griffin '13. The event will run from 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

Learn more

Save the Date:

Classes ending in 0's and 5's join us for a fun-filled reunion weekend!

June 6-8, 2025

Stay Connected

Jill Perry '21 '23, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

Email: Perryj@elms.edu

Phone: (413) 265- 2388