MCLA Dept. of History and Political Science

02/27/2026

Students, faculty, and alum having a fun time at trivia tonight! Thanks Kevin Pink 09’ for hosting and creating great History and Political Science themed questions. Congrats to the winning teams! 🎉

02/18/2026

Current students and alum! Come join us next week for a fun evening of History and Political Science themed trivia with History alum Kevin Pink!

12/10/2025

Congrats, William! Political Science is the perfect compliment to many programs on campus.

William Garrity may not have known what "liberal arts" meant when he transferred to MCLA, but he'll be the first to tell you how integral they've been in launching his tech career. He credits MCLA with helping him understand the broader context of computer science work, especially through real-world experience and campus leadership positions.

Catch him next year at General Dynamics Mission Systems, where he'll be working full-time after graduation.

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11/05/2025

We’ll be there—Hope to see many of you there with us!

REMINDER: Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive officer of the Committee to Protect Journalists, will deliver the Hardman Journalist in Residence Lecture, “Defending Journalism in an Age of Rage,” on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., in MCLA’s Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation atrium. This lecture is free and open to the public. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2XJ8oIt

10/23/2025

Vice President of North Adams City Council, Ashley Shade, joined State and Local Politics today. We had a great conversation about what serving on council looks like, how to help in the community, and be a voice for positive change. Thanks, Councilor Shade! Bonus she’s a proud !

10/09/2025

State and Local Politics field trip to The Spruces. We covered affordable housing, emergency management, redevelopment, bike trails, and a bit about the role NIMBYs play in local development.

10/03/2025

Dan Bosley joined Political Science’s State and Local Politics course this fall. What a pleasure to hear his experiences and to inspire students to get involved. Grateful for an network so willing to share with our students. Thanks, Dan!