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Office of the President

Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

“Mount Holyoke's learning environment – one that encourages all of us to think critically about important social issues and exercise our capacity for leadership – is a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration.” 

— Interim President Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

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Six college presidents on abortion

In the wake of the SCOTUS ruling on abortion, Mount Holyoke’s President joins with other college presidents reaffirming reproductive rights.

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Penn’lope Davis, Karla Youngblood and Bett Schumacher

New AVPs and chief of staff

Mount Holyoke College has two new associate vice presidents and a new chief of staff for the President’s Office.

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Back on top: the Mount Holyoke community  celebrates the return of in-person Mountain Day.

Back on top!

Hundreds of students, staff and faculty flocked to the top of Mt. Holyoke on Mountain Day, a tradition since 1838 when Mary Lyon decreed it so.

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Brenda Adams

Brenda Adams

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Paul Kandel

Paul S. Kandel

  • Associate Vice President for Strategic Projects
Bett Schumacher

Bett Schumacher

  • Chief of Staff and Secretary of the College

Julie Yurgielewicz

  • Executive Assistant

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Office of the President

The Office of the President serves as the administrative seat of the College, working in conjunction with the Board of Trustees and the officers of the College to execute the College’s bylaws, advance its academic standards, and ensure its fiscal health.

  • 413-538-2500
  • 204 Mary Lyon Hall

Julie Yurgielewicz

  • Executive Assistant
  • 413-538-2500
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