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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.

Jolley, the vice president for college relations at ���챬��, was recognized with an Individual Achievement Award in the Distinguished Service category.

In naming Mount Holyoke as a beneficiary of her retirement plan to establish a scholarship fund for international students, Professor Emeritus of Politics Penny Gill is proud to affirm the College’s commitment to fostering a global, diverse community.

Vice President of College Relations Kassandra Jolley reflects on the leadership and legacy of alum Nancy Skinner Nordhoff ’54

���챬�� celebrated the life and legacy of alum Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey ’59, the first woman to chair the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

“I’m grateful to nurture this place,” says Heidi, “where women from around the world can flourish and develop that fearlessness that is part of Mount Holyoke.”

“Mount Holyoke did so much for me,” said Helen. “I don’t want finances to be a barrier for the next generation. Who knows what kinds of innovations they can produce, given the opportunity?”

“By being better versions of ourselves, we encourage others to be better versions of themselves,” said Irene. “That’s my philosophy.”

“Mount Holyoke provided me an education that served me well for my whole life. It’s that simple.”

“Mount Holyoke was within the world. It wasn’t walled off from what was going on socially at the time,” she said. “But it was also a sanctuary — a place where people could experiment with their identity and find who they were, safely.”