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Kate Vavra ’26 learned so much during her journey at Mount Holyoke College, and she says she truly understands all the things she’s capable of.
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Kate Vavra ’26 learned so much during her journey at Mount Holyoke College, and she says she truly understands all the things she’s capable of.
Mount Holyoke College had everything that senior J Farrington ’26 was looking for, including a psychology program that could be an intellectual home.
Mount Holyoke College senior Amelia Anderson ’26 is ready for a career in public service or civil rights law, thanks to the strong support and leadership lessons she has received as a student.
On May 25, 2025, Mount Holyoke College celebrated its one hundred eighty-eighth Commencement, marking milestone achievements for the class of 2025. Maura T. Healey, governor of Massachusetts, was the graduation speaker.
Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey received an honorary doctorate and spoke to graduates about the College’s legacy and the opportunities of this moment.
President Danielle R. Holley addressed the class of 2025 at Mount Holyoke’s one hundred eighty-eighth Commencement and expressed pride in graduates’ achievements while reflecting on the College’s mission and values.
More than 175 students gathered in Chapin Auditorium with their families and friends for the twenty-first annual Stoling Ceremony for Mount Holyoke College’s graduating students of color and their mentors.
Mount Holyoke College students gathered to be honored by the community for their leadership and service to others.
Mount Holyoke College graduate student Naomi Brown ’21/ MAT ’25 discusses her growth as a teacher and a person during her time in the master’s program for teacher leadership.
Mount Holyoke College senior Rachel Katzenberg ’25 said, “At Mount Holyoke, I 100% found a good community … a large community that wants to help me and see me succeed.”