MCLA Announces Pathways Campaign Has Raised $33.4 Million

03:54PM / Sunday, August 02, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, MA — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) has officially certified that Pathways, the Campaign for MCLA has raised $33.4 million, surpassing its original $25 million goal by more than $8 million.

The Campaign Cabinet met on July 15 to formally mark the conclusion of the College's most ambitious fundraising campaign.

"Tonight, we celebrate not only a number, but the collective belief in the power of public higher education and in MCLA's future," said Julie Arnold, Pathways Campaign Cabinet member. "Together, we have written a historic chapter in the College's story."

Funds raised through Pathways have supported scholarships, athletic facility enhancements, travel opportunities for students, and professional development for faculty members. The Campaign's success has helped the MCLA endowment reach the highest level in the College's history, and MCLA's reserve fund has doubled over the past five years to $27 million, reflecting a sustained commitment to long-term financial health.

"The impact of this campaign will be felt for generations," said MCLA President Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson. "Just this May, that impact was on full display at Commencement, when 193 graduates crossed the stage, many of them supported directly by scholarships this campaign made possible. As I begin my presidency at MCLA, I could not ask for a more inspiring introduction to this community."

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North Adams Housing Authority Director Steps Down

Staff Reports09:16AM / Friday, October 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jennifer Hohn, the longtime executive director of the North Adams Housing Authority (NAHA), has stepped down after 24 years with the agency.

The Berkshire Eagle reported that Hohn resigned from her position on Thursday. The NAHA Board of Commissioners is currently developing a transition plan.

Her resignation follows rising tension between Hohn and the tenants association. Residents—particularly at the Spring and Ashland Park apartments—have raised specific concerns regarding building security, drug activity, and trespassers.

This summer, Tenants Association President Corey Fortin posted a video on social media demonstrating that door alarms in some of the buildings were not functioning.

Shortly after the video was posted, the tenants association's office was locked. Members alleged Hohn locked the space in retaliation, while Hohn maintained it was a matter of tenant safety. Hohn also stated that NAHA does not officially recognize the association because it has yet to go through official channels for certification—a claim the tenants association disputes.

The dispute culminated in plans for a formal grievance hearing between Hohn and the association. Both sides agreed to hold a meeting on Oct. 3, but the hearing had not yet been scheduled at the time of her resignation.
During her tenure as director, Hohn oversaw significant changes at NAHA, including expansion and the dissolution of Housing Opportunities Incorporated, a program founded over 30 years ago to assist first-time homebuyers. Most recently, she led efforts to transition NAHA properties from traditional public housing models to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. She also directed the rebuilding of a Greylock Valley Apartments building after it was severely damaged by a fire.

The NAHA Board of Commissioners meets monthly, typically on Mondays.

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