1st African-American president of Holyoke Community College, George Timmons, was inaugurated in a historic event.

George Timmons, the first African-American man to serve as president of Holyoke Community College (HCC), was inaugurated at a historic event. Former president Christina Royal praised Timmons' collaborative leadership style and visionary approach, while Timmons shared his personal journey of overcoming financial struggles in college to emphasize the importance of mindset, hard work, and believing in oneself.