Holyoke police officer suspended after alleging corruption
On March 7, Holyoke police officer Rafael Roca posted a video on YouTube alleging racism and corruption by the Holyoke Police Department. As of March 9, Roca has been suspended from the department due to his violation of a rule prohibiting officers from criticizing the department on social media platforms.
Students mobilize against the rise in tuition costs/tuition increase
Ailey Rivkin FP ’22 and Gaby Barber ’23 began circulating a petition to reverse the College’s decision to raise tuition by $5,520 on the morning of Wednesday, April 7. As the authors of the petition, Barber and Rivkin wrote, “We … find it unacceptable that Mount Holyoke College has chosen, in the midst of a global pandemic, to raise the comprehensive fee — which consists of room and board, tuition, and the student activities fee — to $73,098.”
College announces a virtual Commencement for the class of 2021
On March 22, graduating students and their families received an email informing them that the College would be holding a virtual Commencement ceremony for the class of 2021 on May 23 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The email explained that while some celebrations and traditions would occur between May 12 and May 15 and would be open to students living on and off campus, no graduating students would be permitted to be on campus during the May 23 Commencement ceremony.
College announces fall opening plan, tuition increase
BOOM! 2021: Coming together, apart
1 year later: Students take time off after campus closure
As March marked the anniversary of the College’s campus closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it served as a further reminder that many students have been learning remotely for a full year. Student enrollment decreased during the 2020-2021 academic year, indicating that a large number of Mount Holyoke students have opted to take time away from their studies, either for just one semester or the full year.
FP Monologues capture stories of resilience in a turbulent time
Mills College announces closure as a degree-granting institution
College will hold a virtual commencement for 2021 graduates
The College announced Monday that it will hold a virtual commencement ceremony for graduates of the class of 2021 on May 23 at 10:30 a.m. EST. In an email sent to graduating students and their families, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Marcella Runell Hall wrote, “It is with great regret that we announce that no family, friends or other guests will be able to participate in any campus celebrations in advance of the virtual ceremony.”