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Black History Month

Mount Holyoke celebrates Black History Month

A variety of talks, films, discussions and fun events are on the calendar for Black History Month at Mount Holyoke College.
This is a photograph of students Erin Mullin '17 and Yihan Gao '19 tempering chocolate in the lab.

The art and science of chocolate

Valentine-themed Makerspace workshop marries physics and chocolate-making for a bit of educational fun.
This is a photograph of Elaine Chao.

Chao confirmed as Transportation Secretary

Under George W. Bush, Chao became the first Asian-American woman to serve on a presidential cabinet. Now she is confirmed as Secretary of Transportation.
Junior Show 2017 featuring Mary Potter

Mary Potter is coming to campus!

The brainchild of the class of 2018 will be featured in the Junior Show Feb. 17 – 18.
This is a 1933 photograph of four Mount Holyoke athletes in bloomers and short-sleeved blouses.

A trove of historic sportswear uncovered

A newly uncovered collection of athletic apparel provides a rare glimpse into some of the earliest athletic wear for women — and the students who wore it.
Image of Mary Lyon for FebruMary 2017

The Decade Challenge is ON!

The class in each decade with the most donors on their day wins! See who's in the lead!