February
3
2014
Press Release

BHCC President Pam Eddinger Speaks for “Democracy’s College” at CASE Conference

In a wide-ranging discussion moderated by WBUR Radio’s On Point host Tom Ashbrook at the Westin Copley Place in Boston on January 30, Bunker Hill Community College President Pam Y. Eddinger stressed the role of community colleges as “Democracy’s college” in today’s higher education landscape. The conference included representatives of two- and four-year colleges and universities throughout the Northeast. Eddinger shared a panel with the Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the President of Bentley University.
February
5
2014
BHCC in the News
February
5
2014
Press Release

BHCC President Speaks for Community Colleges on National Public Radio

Bunker Hill Community College President Pam Y. Eddinger described the increasingly critical role played by community colleges today on WBUR’s National Public Radio program On Point with host Tom Ashbrook. Noting that half of today’s undergraduates are now enrolled in the nation’s community colleges, Eddinger said community colleges have become “the anchor of the future.” Community college presidents from California and Texas also took part in the discussion.
February
19
2014
Press Release

Liz Walker Tells Bunker Hill Community College Audience of Life-Changing Experience

Former WBZ-TV news anchor Liz Walker shared her story of personal transformation and career-change with a Bunker Hill Community College audience on February 13 as part of the College’s celebration of Black History Month. The College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion sponsored the talk, titled “Taking Risks to Serve the World.”
Feb
20
2014
Web Story

Former Boston News Anchor Shares Story of Personal Transformation

The Rev. Liz Walker called her remarks at BHCC on February 13 “Taking Risks to Serve the World.” Some of the risks she took, as she traveled to a war zone, were risks to her personal safety. Some were risks to her career, her income, and even her status as a local celebrity.

Feb
21
2014
Web Story

Chelsea Campus Celebrates Black History Month

The keynote address of Bunker Hill Community College’s February 20, 2014, Chelsea Campus Black History Month celebration, began with actress Kathryn Woods as Sojourner Truth, marching into the performance space heartily shaking audience members’ hands while singing “Amazing Grace.” Through dress, song and stories, Woods embodied the spirit of the former slave turned abolitionist.

February
24
2014
Press Release

Bunker Hill Community College Receives National Award from Achieving the Dream

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) received the Leah Meyer Austin Award for its success in increasing student retention and completion at the annual conference of Achieving the Dream in Orlando, Florida, today. Along with this prestigious recognition, BHCC will receive $25,000 to support its ongoing student success work. BHCC shared the honor with Montgomery County Community College.
February
28
2014
Press Release

Actress and Advocate for Deaf Marlee Matlin Visits Bunker Hill Community College

The Academy Award-winning actress, author and activist Marlee Matlin addressed a packed audience at Bunker Hill Community College yesterday. Using American Sign Language and an interpreter, she described the frightening loss of her hearing at 18 months, her parents’ decision to raise her at home, her determination to become an actor, her battles with addiction as a successful young star, and the challenges of being an advocate for the deaf community.