October 2021 Meeting Summary
A report on the meeting of the Board of Trustees from October 7–9, 2021. This was the Board’s first in-person meeting since February 2020.
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A report on the meeting of the Board of Trustees from October 7–9, 2021. This was the Board’s first in-person meeting since February 2020.
Mount Holyoke’s joint degree program in Geneva gives students on-the-ground experience in international work and a graduate degree.
Mount Holyoke alum Rumbi Bweinofa-Petrozzello ’94 is the president of the New York State Society of CPAs and the first woman of color to hold that role.
A report on the Board meeting of May 6–8, 2021, which was focused on ensuring Mount Holyoke’s continued success in the future.
Mount Holyoke College alum Mahua Moitra ’98 offers advice on defeating the regressive Bharatiya Janata Party and its ruler, Narendra Modi.
Jean Grossholtz, Professor of Politics, contributor to Asian studies, and the force behind women’s studies at Mount Holyoke died on February 9, 2021. Colleagues describe Jean with some common phrases: “a legend,” “an inspiration to live up to the ideals [we] profess,” “a fierce and fearless advocate for justice,” “a force to be reckoned with,” “the epitome of the scholar/activist,” and “a one-of-a-kind force of nature.”
Mount Holyoke College has announced the three trailblazing honorary degree recipients who will join its 2021 Commencement.
“Having close relationships with professors is something that I didn’t know was going to happen. Just knowing an adult who knows the way around academia.”
“Everyone here inspires me to push beyond what I thought possible, question assumptions, envision a better world. My peers are formidable and inspiring.”
Rep. Ayanna Pressley will speak in conversation with Carmen Yulín Cruz on Friday, March 19, at Mount Holyoke College.