Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and meaningful moments. Please enjoy this special message from Dr. Harry E. Dumay and our Elms College Students—and be sure to stay through the end for Ryann Anderson’s ‘26 heartfelt words of appreciation. | |
Elms College Signs MOU with
Beacon ABA Services and Evergreen Center
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Elms College and Beacon ABA and the Evergreen Center, a Worcester County organization providing intensive behavioral services to people with developmental disabilities, entered a partnership that allows employees with Beacon and other affiliated organizations to pursue degrees at Elms for a reduced cost. The official signing ceremony took place on October 6. Under terms of the partnership, employees of Beacon ABA Services and the Evergreen Center Inc., of Milford, MA., are eligible for discounted tuition in master’s programs. Beacon ABA Services is based in Milford but operates field offices across the state, including in Chicopee.
The partnership is a natural fit and mutually beneficial. Elms offers a number of in-person, online, or hybrid undergraduate and graduate programs, including a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
| | Agreement Allows Springfield Technical Community College and Holyoke Community College Students to Reside at Elms College | | | | On October 8, Elms College entered into a new agreement with Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and Holyoke Community College (HCC) that will allow students of those two community colleges to reside in residence halls at Elms. STCC and HCC are commuter colleges and do not provide on-campus housing. This agreement benefits STCC and HCC students who have housing needs. At the same time, it creates another pathway for students to consider completing a baccalaureate degree at Elms. | |
Over 100 Elms College Volunteers Give Back on
Annual Service Day
| More than 100 students, faculty, and staff from Elms College participated in the annual Service Day, volunteering at 12 locations across Hampden County. The event is part of the college’s ongoing RESPECT campaign, which aims to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the community. | | Andromeda Peters ’10 Crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2025, Competed at Miss Universe 2025 | | Andromeda Osam Peters '10 has been crowned Miss Universe Ghana 2025 and went on to compete on the global stage at Miss Universe 2025. She is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and mental-health advocate. Andromeda brings a rich multicultural background and commitment to service into every endeavor. | |
Elms College Student Receives
National Scholarship to Pursue Medicine
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Third-year Biotechnology major Bianca Kerr was featured in an interview with New England Public Media about scholarships that aid women and people of color who are interested in medicine or the sciences.
Bianca was recently awarded a scholarship from the Slater-Millner Scholars Fund from UNCF formerly the United Negro College Fund. It’s aimed at providing financial assistance to students who are on a pre-med track with an interest in helping underserved communities.
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As part of the First Year Seminar experience, students participate in the annual Innovation Challenge, a hands-on project designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and real world problem solving. Working in small teams, students develop a concept for a groundbreaking new product and present their ideas before a panel of judges.
Throughout the process, students strengthen essential skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, field research, and effective communication, all of which are highly valued in today’s workplace. Just as importantly, the Innovation Challenge offers students an opportunity to build connections, discover new strengths, and have a little fun along the way.
| | Business Networking Event | | The annual Business Alumni Event at the Munich Haus on November 13 was a tremendous success, drawing a record 75 attendees and filling the room with energy, conversation, and connection. Throughout the evening, current students had the opportunity to engage with distinguished alumni in a dynamic networking environment. The room buzzed with conversation as students asked questions, sought advice, and learned from graduates who have gone on to excel in a wide range of impressive professional roles. The event highlighted what makes the Elms College Business Division so special: a thriving network of alumni eager to give back, and students ready to step into their own futures with confidence and purpose. | | | | Want to keep up with Blazer Athletics? Find schedules, scores, and program updates on the Athletics website. | |
Seeking Nominations:
Sr. Margaret James McGrath Distinguished Alumni Award
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Do you know an alum whose life and work truly embody the Elms College mission and our core values of Faith, Community, Excellence, and Justice?
We invite you to nominate an individual whose leadership, service, or professional achievements have made a lasting impact on their community or field.
Nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award are open through January 20, 2026.
| | The selected honoree will be formally recognized during Reunion on June 6, 2026. | | |
On December 2, 2025, we have 24 hours to turn an ordinary Tuesday into something more! #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
Please join us by making a charitable contribution on #GivingTuesday to support our students and the College of Our Lady of the Elms legacy!
To make a gift, please visit www.elms.edu/give
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Jill Perry '21 '23, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
Email: Perryj@elms.edu
Phone: (413) 265- 2388
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