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9	The Interview President Eddinger sits down with Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Noe Ortega.
12	A Bold Leap MassReconnect brings free community college to Massachusetts.
18	50 Years of Inspiring Dreams BHCC celebrates half a century of academic excellence, community engagement, and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
20	Authenticity, Diversity, and Change Take Center Stage Compelling Conversations Series set to inspire, educate, and empower the BHCC community.
22	Origins Rematriated Artist residency celebrates the evolving history of women and art throughout the College’s history.
24	Some Kind of Girl: An African Girl Looking for America English professor Caroline Kautsire’s compelling journey from Malawi to Boston challenges stereotypes and ignites conversations on diversity and ambition.

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Birthday Week Highlights

Photos and video from the College’s 50 Year Celebration and upcoming events and programs marking this significant milestone.

Be Tuition-Free

MassReconnect is making free community college a reality for thousands of Massachusetts students who are aged 25 and older without a prior college degree.

Enterprise Center for Entrepreneurship & Training

ECET will help small businesses and those who want to start one in Chelsea, Everett, and surrounding communities.

MassInc.: Investing in Success Report

Findings From a Cost–Benefit Analysis of Massachusetts Community Colleges (MassInc., April 2022)

Radio Boston: Transformational Change in the Community College Movement

President Eddinger joins community college leaders on public radio station WBUR’s daily local news show Radio Boston to talk about the potential promise and impact of MassReconnect.

Hunger Free Campus Initiative

Learn more about how the MA Hunger Free Campus Coalition is helping students graduate and succeed by ending hunger on college campuses.

Boston Fed President Susan M. Collins: Creating An Economy That Works for All

View key takeaways and listen to Boston Fed President Susan M. Collins as she addresses BHCC faculty, staff, and administrators at Convocation 2023.

The 2023-2024 series celebrates those who have used the power of their voices to make dynamic changes in our world, especially regarding issues of race and gender justice, systemic inequity locally and globally, a family history of activism, advocacy for telling untold stories, and civil, immigrant, and LGBTQIA rights.

Origins Rematriated

Artist residency celebrates the evolving history of women and art throughout the College’s history.

BHCC Spotlight: Caroline Kautsire

2023-24 One Book Program selection “Some Kind of Girl: An African Girl Look for America” by English professor Caroline Kautsire shares her compelling journey from Malawi to Boston.