From MHC to tenure track Professor of Art History
“I encourage all my students, regardless of their major, to take at least one art history course and study abroad.”
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Allison Lee Palmer ’85 Ph.D.
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“I encourage all my students, regardless of their major, to take at least one art history course and study abroad.”
Not initially in the field of grant reviewing, transferrable skills as a history major and educator prepared her for her work.
When I decided to double-major in English & Spanish literature, I never could have guessed where my studies would lead.
At Mount Holyoke I learned grit and courage — I don’t think I could have learned them so well, and with such joy, anywhere else.
At MHC, I developed sophisticated analytical skills and prudent judgment necessary to address firm’s financial and strategic concerns.
“MHC instilled within me the courage to follow my interests and unapologetically enter into the burgeoning field of Space Law.”
My passion for Spanish language will continue to inspire me to learn and grow both in and outside of the classroom.
"Atop a volcano in Mexico, I gathered real data that I would use later in the year to research galaxies billions of light years away."
I cannot recommend international internships highly enough before graduation.
“Today, I know exactly who made my clothes, and every day I support these workers in exercising their fundamental rights.”