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Former names | North Adams State College (1960–1997) State Teachers College of North Adams (1932–1960) North Adams Normal School (1894–1932)[1] |
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| Type | Public liberal arts college |
| Established | 1894 |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
Academic affiliations | Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges |
| Endowment | $14.7 million (2020)[2] |
| President | James F. "Jaimie" Birge |
Academic staff | 87 full-time 42 part-time |
| Students | 1,202 (Fall 2020)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 1,076 (Fall 2020)[3] |
| Postgraduates | 126 (Fall 2020)[3] |
| Location | , , U.S. 42°41′30″N 73°06′14″W / 42.6917°N 73.1039°W |
| Campus | Rural, 105 acres (42 ha) |
| Colors | Navy and lime green (for academics) Navy and gold (for athletics) |
| Nickname | Trailblazers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, North Atlantic Conference |
| Mascot | Murdock the Mountain Lion |
| Website | mcla.edu |
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The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) formerly known as North Adams State College (NASC)[4] is a public liberal arts college in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is part of the state university system of Massachusetts.[5] It is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Originally established as part of the state's normal school system for training teachers, it now offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, as well as a Master of Education track.
- ^ "MCLA History". Archived from the original on 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Archived from the original on February 21, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ a b c Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsArchived 2021-09-14 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Archives · North Adams Archives". northadamsarchives.com. Archived from the original on 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ "About MCLA". Archived from the original on 2015-05-20. Retrieved 2015-05-19.