The transformative alum–student bond
An environmental studies student at Mount Holyoke and an alum working for the World Wide Fund for Nature make a life-changing connection.
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Keep up with all the ways in which the Mount Holyoke community is pushing the limits of human knowledge, building lasting bonds and leading the way forward — on campus and around the world.
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An environmental studies student at Mount Holyoke and an alum working for the World Wide Fund for Nature make a life-changing connection.
To those who ask how to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education, Becky Packard gives us a truly compelling and transformative set of answers.
In Calvin’s classes, one does not just learn about China and Japan or reforms in post-communist societies. Rather, as student after student attests, he teaches them how to read critically, write clearly, and sharpen their public speaking skills.
Giuliana is a master teacher. Here’s a common comment that one hears from her students in her intro courses — “I truly feel like I am discovering mathematics during her classes.” “I learned that I want to be a math major!!”
It is with this award that we celebrate Kathy’s research accomplishments; but her superior work, in and outside of the classroom, certainly blurs the distinction between the two, and also broadens the very definition of science and research.
Kerstin Nordstrom of Mount Holyoke College was one of just 24 scientists — and the only physicist from a liberal arts college — selected to be a Cottrell Scholar.
Mount Holyoke sociology professor Kenneth Tucker probes the decline of trust in institutions and concomitant rise of individualism in the United States.
Thomas Ciufo built a music technology lab to teach students of all musical backgrounds new ways of exploring and creating sound.
Tatum, an expert in race relations and a former Mount Holyoke professor, dean and acting president, will spend the day on campus and give a public talk.
In its first collaboration, the Urban Teacher Pathways program equips Holyoke teachers with the skills to build and sustain a successful classroom.