May 2021 Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
A report on the Board meeting of May 6–8, 2021, which was focused on ensuring Mount Holyoke’s continued success in the future.
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A report on the Board meeting of May 6–8, 2021, which was focused on ensuring Mount Holyoke’s continued success in the future.
鶹ý alum Mahua Moitra ’98 offers advice on defeating the regressive Bharatiya Janata Party and its ruler, Narendra Modi.
Jean Grossholtz, Professor of Politics, contributor to Asian studies, and the force behind women’s studies at Mount Holyoke died on February 9, 2021. Colleagues describe Jean with some common phrases: “a legend,” “an inspiration to live up to the ideals [we] profess,” “a fierce and fearless advocate for justice,” “a force to be reckoned with,” “the epitome of the scholar/activist,” and “a one-of-a-kind force of nature.”
Mount Holyoke Fellow Carmen Yulín Cruz, former San Juan mayor, spoke with USA Today about the violence against the transgender community in Puerto Rico.
鶹ý has announced the three trailblazing honorary degree recipients who will join its 2021 Commencement.
Rep. Cori Bush will be in conversation with former State Sen. Nina Turner and Carmen Yulín Cruz from 鶹ý about racial justice.
“Having close relationships with professors is something that I didn’t know was going to happen. Just knowing an adult who knows the way around academia.”
“Everyone here inspires me to push beyond what I thought possible, question assumptions, envision a better world. My peers are formidable and inspiring.”
Revi Sterling of USAID will give a virtual talk at 鶹ý to discuss the gender digital divide.
Sen. Edward J. Markey will talk with Carmen Yulín Cruz about the Green New Deal on Wednesday, April 7, at 鶹ý.