MHC in the News

CHE: International Students at a New High

Jane B. Brown and Donna Van Handle comment on the increase in international students attending American colleges for the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Else Eaton '01 Works Outside the Lines

In a feature in the November 17 Boston Globe, Else Eaton '01 talks about channeling her artistic creativity as project manager for Outside the Lines.

MHC's Ramsey on Children's First Friends

MHC's professor of psychology and education Patricia Ramsey comments on the nature of friendships among preschoolers for Parenting.com.

NY Times: Schafenacker '05 on Urban Farming

Kristen Schafenacker '05 is featured in the November 16 New York Times column Entry Level, where she talks about farming in Brooklyn.

NY Times Reviews Alum's New Film

Ten9Eight: Shoot for the Moon, a new film by Mary Mazzio '83, opened in limited release Friday, November 13, and was reviewed the same day by the New York Times.

MHC's Hollis: Ants to the Rescue?

Natural History magazine continues extensive media interest in psych prof Karen Hollis's research with colleagues on why ants rescue their nestmates.

The MHC-Community College Connection

MHC's efforts to enroll high-achieving community college students from institutions like Holyoke Community College are highlighted by Inside Higher Education.

Hornstein’s Book Reviewed in Washington Times

In a November 11 issue of the Washington Times, writer Patrick Tracey discusses psychology professor Gail Hornstein's most recent book, Agnes's Jacket.

Czitrom: NYC Was Ripper Free

In a Discovery Channel documentary, Mount Holyoke historian Daniel Czitrom tackles rumors that the nefarious Jack the Ripper crossed the Atlantic.

L.A. Times Reviews New Pleshakov Book

The Los Angeles Times reviews professor Constantine Pleshakov's new book, There Is No Freedom Without Bread!: 1989 and the Civil War That Brought Down Communism.

From the NY Times: Why a Women's College?

In the New York Times blog The Choice, prospective college student Hannah Smith writes about why she wants to go to a women's college and is considering Mount Holyoke.

Alumna Elaine Pluta Elected Holyoke Mayor

Holyoke city councilor and alumna Elaine Pluta FP'96 became the first woman to be elected mayor of Holyoke in elections held yesterday. She'll assume office in January.

Washington Post Reviews Pleshakov's New Book

Professor Constantine Pleshakov wins praise in the Washington Post for his book There Is No Freedom Without Bread! 1989 and the Civil War That Brought Down Communism.

Huffington Post: MHC's Fox Speaks on Poverty

As reported on the Huffington Post, visiting professor John O. Fox was among the speakers at a Seven Sisters Alumnae Seminar on fighting poverty in the U.S.

Markovits Speaks on Truth and Irony in CSM

Assistant professor of politics Elizabeth Markovits spoke about the use of truth and irony in political discourse in the October 17 issue of the Christian Science Monitor.

Pakistani Scholar Reflects on Challenges

Asma Jahangir, the 2009 Carol Hoffmann Collins Global Scholar-in-Residence, spoke about her life and work in Pakistan in the October 21 issue of the Daily Hampshire Gazette.

Forbes: President Creighton is "Barrier Breaker"

In an online article, Forbes magazine points to President Creighton as someone who has led the way in opening doors for women presidents at top schools.

Kate Crowther FP'11 to Appear on “Millionaire”

Kate Crowther FP '11 talked to the Daily Hampshire Gazette about being a contestant on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” tonight at 7:30 pm on ABC 40/WGGB.

MHC's Dyar Comments on Water on the Moon

Darby Dyar, chair of the astronomy department, comments on the origins of water on the moon in a Space.com article that has appeared in various online sites.

Skinner Museum Featured as "Favorite Place"

The Republican lists Mount Holyoke's Joseph Skinner Museum as one of its favorite places in the Pioneer Valley. Read the story and watch the video.

President Creighton: What's Next for Her?

President Joanne V. Creighton told the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Ed.magazine she "is in no rush to decide on her post-Mount Holyoke life."

NYT Features New Film By Mary Mazzio '83

Filmmaker Mary C. Mazzio '83 has a new documentary, Ten9Eight: Shoot for the Moon, that is the subject of a September 30 article in the New York Times.

Kavita Ramdas '85 on Bill Moyers Journal

In a recent PBS interview, MHC trustee and social venture capitalist Kavita Ramdas '85 notes how global business is recognizing the need to empower women.

Addison Kemp '09 Profiled in Telegram

Addison Kemp '09 talks about winning a Fulbright Scholarship to study the biology of evolution at the University of Helsinki in the September 24 Worcester Telegram.

MHC's McCarthy Returns to Red Sox Nation

MHC alumna Jade McCarthy '02 returns to New England from a stint covering sports in Philadelphia. She'll be on NESN starting in January 2010.