A question for AI: Suppose, having fed you the same set of facts, could you come up with a different conclusion or facts to support a different conclusion? The answer is revealing.
“This recognition as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by ATD affirms what we know to be true about BCC — that when we commit to equity, accountability, and continuous improvement, our students succeed,” said Ellen Kennedy, President of BCC.
What we are facing with AI is a world in which the systems we depend on are too complex to fully understand, too embedded to step away from, and too consequential to ignore.
At the beginning of each year, I produce a “forecast” for the coming year—a series of conjectures on what may become of the United States nonprofit sector.
“When you better understand your members, you’re better able to serve them. ‘Spanish for Bankers’ gives our employees fundamental basics for simple interactions while also taking a deeper dive into Hispanic and Latin cultures,” said Lowenstein.
The Berkshire Innovation Center has announced the third cohort of startup firms that have been accepted into the BIC’s Stage 2 Accelerator program, a 35-week hands-on and results-oriented program designed to serve early-stage tech startups.
"I feel like the goal with my music is to inspire others to start creating. To me, I feel like in this world of commodities you can buy everything, but you can’t buy inspiration.”
In light of recent changes in federal funding, many farms across the Berkshires are struggling to continue to meet the needs of the community and looking for ways to ensure future sustainability—through local support.
Today there are 300-plus participating businesses that distinguish themselves as locally owned and community-minded participating in the BerkShares program.
BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES: Berkshire Community College, together with 1Berkshire and Mill Town Foundation, announce ‘40 Under Forty’ winners, celebrating talented people in the Berkshires under the age of 40, who have a deep dedication to improving the quality of life for those living and working in our community.
: The second Trump administration will pose significant challenges, including funding cuts and policy changes, requiring nonprofits to fill essential gaps in services with fewer resources. The cultural environment may also encounter significant challenges.
"Familiar Trees and RA Gallery formed an axis that was brought to life not just by the choice of books, artwork, and events but primarily by the individuals attracted to the space. At the heart of their vision was a shared desire to create connectivity, the spirit of individualism, and a collective network."
