October 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
A report on the board meeting held October 16–18, 2025.
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A report on the board meeting held October 16–18, 2025.
With sadness, I write to share news of the passing of a remarkable alum, leader and friend of the College, Eleanor (Ellie) Graham Claus ’55, Chair of the Board of Trustees from 1999–2004.
Last year the College updated the community about an external assessment of our campus’s safety and security that was completed in November 2023 and the actions the College would be taking. The sponsors of this initiative have updates to share about this ongoing work.
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Kijua Sanders-McMurtry shares reflections on the Common Read and the Office's plans for the fall 2025 semester.
As of Friday, Sept. 5, the College has reached tentative agreements with bargaining unit members from both Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2322.
President Holley welcomes everyone to the fall semester of 2025 with updates and information.
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Marcella Runell announces a new branch within the Division of Student Life that will enhance Mount Holyoke College’s commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful environment.
It is with much sadness that I share news of the passing of Mount Holyoke College’s fifteenth president, Elizabeth Topham Kennan ’60.
Mount Holyoke President Danielle R. Holley announces that Jen Brock will assume the role of Vice President for Marketing and Communications on July 1, 2025.
A report on the board meeting held May 1 to 3 and June 17, 2025.