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In this heartwarming and insightful interview, Callie Crosley of WGBH's Under the Radar host speaks with Mary Anne Myers, program director of Bard Microcollege Holyoke, Anne Teschner, executive director of The Care Center, and Jacqueline Velez, Bard Microcollege Holyoke 2020 graduate. They discuss the Microcollege's adjustment to remote learning, the impact of program on Jacqueline and her peers, … [Read more...] about Bard Microcollege Holyoke featured on WGBH’s Under the Radar

The Care Center is immensely proud of our 2020 graduates who have earned their HiSET and are off to achieve even more greatness. While COVID-19 prevented us from holding our traditional graduation ceremony, Care Center staff members lined up in their cars and drove by each student's home in joyous and lively celebration. The Daily Hampshire Gazette writes, "Aliselle Sanchez, a 22-year-old resident … [Read more...] about Celebrating 2020 Graduates (a little differently this year)

Back in March I wrote to let you know that we had to cancel our annual fundraising party—a critical source of unrestricted funding. I was sad and frankly I was nervous. I did not know how we were going to weather this challenging and uncertain period. The theme of our fundraising event was going to be community and its ability to offer hope, to foster innovation, and to catalyze … [Read more...] about Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart

Emily Laufer has a critical role to play at The Care Center. She helps young mothers transition to college. Emily's support includes everything from orienting students to the concept of college to helping students complete financial aid forms and navigating life's challenges. Emily and her son Bliss, 7, who live in Northampton, MA, were recently featured in the Hampshire Daily Gazette. Emily … [Read more...] about The Care Center’s Emily Laufer Featured in Daily Hampshire Gazette