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As a student, Laura never imagined someday being an active donor. Her arrival in South Hadley came in the aftermath of family upheaval. Increased scholarship support and an attached waitressing job helped her to make ends meet.

In the wake of the SCOTUS ruling on abortion, Mount Holyoke’s President joins with other college presidents reaffirming reproductive rights.

Mount Holyoke College received nearly 5,000 applications for admission this year — an all-time record number.

In gratitude to Mount Holyoke for expanding her worldview and inspiring her, Ruth R. Barney ’68 has left a legacy gift that honors her equally inspiring mother-in-law.

Meeting over Zoom to discuss the endowed scholarship fund that connects them, Judy and Kayla exchanged stories about Mount Holyoke’s impact on their lives.

Ann Hewitt Worthington ’72 sees parallels between today’s political and societal unrest and that of her campus years. “We don’t know how the current upheavals will play out,” she said. “Students need the flexibility to prepare for the unknown.”

Mount Holyoke President Sonya Stephens slams the notion that women should not be recruited in the sciences.

Inspired by the Laurel Parade the day before her Commencement, Susan Bateson ’76 started giving to the College right away. “Mount Holyoke transformed me. So I know it has the capacity and the ability to transform others.”

“It’s a unique experience to be at a woman's college.”

This year, Mount Holyoke has surpassed its previous application record set in 2019 and had a 14% increase from fall 2020.