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Welcome to the start of the spring 2023 semester! As classes begin, I want to extend a special welcome to our newest students: those members of the Class of 2026 who are joining us for the first time this semester, new Frances Perkins Scholars, transfer, exchange and graduate students, as well as those faculty returning from sabbaticals and newly-hired faculty and staff. For all who have been away from campus during the winter break, I want to also extend a warm “welcome back.”

Mount Holyoke College is the recipient of a six-year grant of $529,500 from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) through the Science Education Program’s Inclusive Excellence 3 initiative.

Interim President Beverly Daniel Tatum shares a video message with our community to celebrate joy in 2023.

Updates from the fall meeting, including strategic planning, key goals and creation of the Department of Critical Race and Political Economy.

Mount Holyoke’s Zowie Banteah Cultural Center has reopened in a new, accessible space so all can come and celebrate the culture and heritage of the Indigenous community.

Interim President Beverly Daniel Tatum updates the community on the College’s decision to lift its indoor mask mandate at the close of business on October 14, 2022.

Interim President Beverly Daniel Tatum updates the community on the College’s decision to maintain its indoor mask mandate until further notice and plans for vaccine clinics.

Mount Holyoke College has received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Mount Holyoke College will extend its indoor mask mandate through at least September 30.

Mount Holyoke College has been highly ranked by both U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly.