Teach for America founder and president Wendy Kopp spoke at Mount Holyoke's 170th commencement Sunday, May 27, at which 521 seniors--including 39 Frances Perkins Scholars--received bachelor of arts degrees. One master's degree, one postbaccalaureate certificate, and 26 certificates for international students was also awarded.

Students, faculty, and staff mark the start of Mount Holyoke's 171st academic year at Convocation 2007 on Wednesday, September 5, in Gettell Amphitheater.

Students, faculty, and staff mark the start of Mount Holyoke's 171st academic year at Convocation 2007 on Wednesday, September 5, in Gettell Amphitheater.

Students, faculty, and staff mark the start of Mount Holyoke's 171st academic year at Convocation 2007 on Wednesday, September 5, in Gettell Amphitheater.

Students, faculty, and staff mark the start of Mount Holyoke's 171st academic year at Convocation 2007 on Wednesday, September 5, in Gettell Amphitheater.

This summer MHC President Joanne V. Creighton visited India and Italy on official College business. Hear Web news editor Sarah Curran Barrett interview the president about her travels.

The writer--and daughter of author John Cheever--served as the keynote speaker for ADAP's thirtieth anniversary celebration.

The writer--and daughter of author John Cheever--delivered the keynote address for the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Project's thirtieth anniversary celebration.

MHC's Sandra Postel, the Leslie and Sarah Miller Director of the Center for the Environment provides the introduction speech to best-selling author Anna Lappé during her visit to the college on September 26.

Best-selling author Anna Lappé, cofounder of the Small Planet Institute, delivered an evening lecture titled "The Power of the Plate: Food, Politics, and Social Change," illiuminating the intersecting challenges posed by climate change, environmental degradation, and the globalized food system. She also offered alternatives that can lead to healthier people, communities, and ecosystems.