Spotlight on popular majors: Politics
Politics is more than just elections. It’s versatile because it intersects with every aspect of society — health, arts, education, food, energy and more.
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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Politics is more than just elections. It’s versatile because it intersects with every aspect of society — health, arts, education, food, energy and more.
Sociology majors are interested in core questions about individuals, institutions and global processes — and how they impact the world.
Mount Holyoke alum Dr. Megan Young ’99 is a home-based primary care doctor who is bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to homebound elders.
Kijua Sanders-McMurtry, VP for Equity and Inclusion, addresses and denounces rising violence and hate crimes in the USA motivated by anti-Asian racism.
Mount Holyoke senior Sara Sarmiento channeled her service experience and love of politics in a virtual internship with Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Mount Holyoke has secured a one-year extension of the current contract with Bright Horizons.
Alum Chloe Zhao won best director for best picture “Nomadland” and Suzan-Lori Parks wrote the screenplay that earned Andra Day the best actor award.
This year, Mount Holyoke has surpassed its previous application record set in 2019 and had a 14% increase from fall 2020.
Craig is a superb mentor, welcoming students at all levels, accommodating their schedules, goals and wide range of experience.
Kate is the founding director of Mount Holyoke’s Restoration Ecology Program.