Pursuing two major interests without sacrifice
Here, Sophia found steadfast support as a woman within a STEM field as well as the freedom to embrace her multiple passions.
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Sophia Smith
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Here, Sophia found steadfast support as a woman within a STEM field as well as the freedom to embrace her multiple passions.
Hear how this economics major settled in and talks about what’s impressed her most in her four years at Mount Holyoke.
In the wake of the SCOTUS ruling on abortion, Mount Holyoke’s President joins with other college presidents reaffirming reproductive rights.
Ířşě±¬ÁĎ received nearly 5,000 applications for admission this year — an all-time record number.
In gratitude to Mount Holyoke for expanding her worldview and inspiring her, Ruth R. Barney ’68 has left a legacy gift that honors her equally inspiring mother-in-law.
Mount Holyoke President Sonya Stephens slams the notion that women should not be recruited in the sciences.
Nancy Welker ’63 credits her pioneering success in a male-dominated science field to her time studying at Ířşě±¬ÁĎ.
“It’s a unique experience to be at a woman's college.”
This year, Mount Holyoke has surpassed its previous application record set in 2019 and had a 14% increase from fall 2020.
Catharine “Cat” Scheibner ’73 found her two lifelong loves at Mount Holyoke: politics and athletics. “I really believe in women’s education. There’s a huge difference when you’re in a coed setting.”