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President Holley discusses MHC Forward, College’s new strategic plan, at senate

President Holley discusses MHC Forward, College’s new strategic plan, at senate

The Oct. 1 Senate meeting began with the Mount Holyoke College land acknowledgement, which was introduced by SGA President Julia Keane ’26 and Vice President Cindy Ntembe ’27. The Board officially began the meeting by providing a brief list of club events taking place this week, rather than holding an open floor. These events included “Noche Latina” on Oct. 4, MHCASA’s “All Black Party” and the Office of Community and Belonging’s “Autumn Reels” event on Oct. 5.

Students march to President Holley’s House in support of Palestine

A group of students organizing under the name MHC For Palestine with support from the Western Massachusetts Action Coalition gathered in front of Pratt Hall in support of a liberated Palestine at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.

“This was the right place for me”: Danielle R. Holley inaugurated as the College’s 20th president

“This was the right place for me”: Danielle R. Holley inaugurated as the College’s 20th president

With the start of the 2023-24 school year comes a new era for Mount Holyoke College, as President Danielle R. Holley begins her term as the College’s 20th president. Her official inauguration ceremony took place this Thursday, Sept. 21. In an interview with the Mount Holyoke News, Holley spoke on how she hopes to use her education and legal backgrounds to lead Mount Holyoke to a brighter, more progressive future that continues to empower students through their education.