The stairs to McLean Terrace, Alumni Hall, following a recent snow.
Departments President’s Perspective Off Alden Street
Class Notes and News Author! Author! In Memoriam
Alumni at Home and On the Road A Look Back
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Cooper’s Empowering Act By Joe Brown ‘14
When it appeared that an event for students would fall short of reaching its goal, President Cooper—without a moment’s hesitation—looked Student Government President Becca Jacobson in the eye and took immediate action. Page 9
The Long Game By Megan Tady
Long before Matt Fenlon ’09 attended Springfield College as a sports journalism student, he sent clips of his work to journalism professor Marty Dobrow, who said, “I’ve pretty much seen everyone who has come through our major and … I don’t remember any of them being that focused that young.” Not many people had seen the likes of Matt Fenlon before, with his combination of fierce drive and enduring patience. He’s got a long game. In November, at the age of 27, Fenlon was appointed the executive director of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. Page 10
Springfield College Springfield College Celebrates 50 Years of Women’s Varsity Athletics, Part II
By Marty Dobrow Great coaching has long been identified with Springfield College. It has been true on the men’s side since the days of James Naismith and Amos Alonzo Stagg, and it has been equally true in the 50 years of women’s varsity sports being celebrated during the 2013-14 academic year. Page 14
A Sisterhood Unique to
On the cover: Mary-Beth A. Cooper, PhD, DM, thirteenth president of Springfield College, in Marsh Memorial Chapel
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