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Dr. Victoria A. Cargill, whose distinguished career began on the frontlines of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, credits Mount Holyoke with “giving me wings.” Through her bequest, she will be paying it forward for future students.
Mount Holyoke boosted Ellen Archibald’s self-confidence and led her to new places. Her legacy gift will help future students to follow their dreams.
Ellen Walsh ’85 — a principal program manager at Adobe — came to Mount Holyoke looking for a different experience. “I didn’t give any thought to it being a women’s college. But I got more than I ever imagined. Mount Holyoke was transformative.”
Jane Zimmy ’74 describes her alum experience as being rewarding in ways that surpass her student experience. She’s cultivated Mount Holyoke friends around the world and made gifts to support the College’s increasingly diverse community.
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.
Judy Shepherd DeBrandt ’66 recalls seeing a T-shirt imprinted with the words “Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.”
Julie C. Van Camp ’69 was a junior high student in Davenport, Iowa, when she first heard of Mount Holyoke, after stumbling upon a Good Housekeeping article about the Seven Sisters. Receiving a scholarship to Mount Holyoke “opened up a whole new world for me.”
Joo-Yun “Julie” Oh Ybarra ’90 believes that it’s never too early to start planning for retirement.
Trustee KC Maurer has honored beloved family members by making gifts to Mount Holyoke. Her goal: expanding access for a new generation of students.
Keith Landon ’91 attributed her “innate sense of confidence” to her four years at Mount Holyoke. Gratitude for her self-assurance is just one reason she volunteers and contributes today.
