Mount Holyoke Alums

06/01/2026

“How lucky I was. How lucky I am.”

Those words from Barbara Knafel Scherlis, class of 1946, touched hearts across Reunion I and Reunion II. In a surprise video message, Barbara reflected on the lifelong connections, opportunities and memories that began at Mount Holyoke and continue today. Whether you were on campus this year or celebrating from afar, her message is a reminder of the bonds, love of learning and inspiring faculty relationships that link generations of Mount Holyoke alums.

05/30/2026

It's time for the reading of the Reunion 2 class histories!

05/27/2026

Last Saturday, generations of alums enthusiastically celebrated the class of 2026 in the beloved Laurel Parade. 🌿 These red pegasi, purple phoenixes and teal owls now join our worldwide network of nearly 40,000 alums.

05/23/2026

It's time for the reading of the class histories!

05/11/2026

Shoshana Walter ’07 is a reporter for The Marshall Project whose first book, "Rehab: An American Scandal", was published last year. Read an interview with Walter in the spring 2026 alum magazine: https://ow.ly/mNmU50YS3Ch

05/04/2026

Last fall, Allison Uttley Bianco ’01 returned to campus to visit with art students, a full-circle moment for the award-winning visual artist. Learn more in the spring '26 alum magazine: https://ow.ly/xcZu50YS2SB

04/29/2026

In an essay for the spring 2026 alum magazine, Jessica Avery ’15 shares her experience as a newly elected city council for the city of Chicopee: https://ow.ly/7Kh650YS0oV

04/27/2026

Join us in celebrating Aimee Salmon FP’24, named to BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty list, Class of 2026. Her entrepreneurial path began at Mount Holyoke, where a class assignment sparked her first business. Today, she shares handmade gifts and cultural goods through her Northampton shop, Positively Africana as well as an online store reaching customers nationwide. Through this work, she creates economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs and artists in Africa, with 25% of profits directly supporting women in the Congo. Read more: https://ow.ly/BEje50YQKwW

📸: Bob Zemba, Simple Truth Imaging

CEO, Positively Africana by Aimee: Age 35 Aimee Salmon’s entrepreneurial journey began 18 years ago as a student at Mount Holyoke College, when a professor assigned students to start a […]

04/25/2026

may be ending, but the work of our dedicated volunteers doesn’t stop here. At a time when connection, trust, and leadership matter more than ever, our volunteers are opening doors, strengthening relationships and expanding what is possible for the College. We'd love to know - what do you love about volunteering?

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re spotlighting Olivia Aguilar and the power of connection. In the spring 2026 alum magazine, the Leslie and Sarah Miller Director of the Miller Worley Center for the Environment reflects on her new book, "A Latine Outdoor Experience: Remembering, Resisting, and Reimagining," and explores how our personal relationships to the outdoors can equip us to both protect and enjoy the environment. Read more: https://ow.ly/5LqB50YKs6F