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Kate Vavra ’26 learned so much during her journey at 챬, and she says she truly understands all the things she’s capable of.
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Kate Vavra ’26 learned so much during her journey at 챬, and she says she truly understands all the things she’s capable of.
챬 had everything that senior J Farrington ’26 was looking for, including a psychology program that could be an intellectual home.
챬 senior Amelia Anderson ’26 is ready for a career in public service or civil rights law, thanks to the strong support and leadership lessons she has received as a student.
Amina Steinfels, associate professor of religion, has been awarded the 2026 챬 Faculty Award for Service.
Professor of Art Studio Ligia Bouton has been awarded the 2026 Meribeth E. Cameron Faculty Award for Scholarship.
Professor of Psychology and Education Mara Breen awarded the 2026 Meribeth E. Cameron Faculty Award for Scholarship.
Five College Associate Professor of Sustainable Architecture Naomi Darling has been awarded the 2026 챬 Faculty Award for Teaching.
Sabra Thorner, Associate Professor of Anthropology, has been awarded the 2026 챬 Award for Teaching
Cindy Tether '72 credits the College for giving her "the strength, the confidence and the energy" to help make the world a better place. Her gifts of appreciated stock allow her to give back to Mount Holyoke while saving on taxes.
Mount Holyoke Professor of Anthropology Joshua Hotaka Roth has a new graphic memoir, “Life Lines,” about his father’s life and art. In this essay, he discusses the contrast of care for the elderly between the U.S. and Japan.