• 2010-11 Cross Country Year in Review
    July 06, 2011
    The Mount Holyoke cross country team took part in seven competitions during the fall. The Lyons were paced by senior Rebecca Engell, who was their top finisher on six occasions. They earned the NEWMAC Sportsmanship Award for the fourth time in program history.
  • Seniors Honored at Scholar Athlete Reception
    May 11, 2011
    Prior to the annual athletics awards celebration last Thursday, 24 Mount Holyoke seniors representing 12 teams were honored as part of the College's third annual Scholar Athlete Reception. The recognition event highlighted those student-athletes who have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.
  • Awards Handed Out at Annual Athletics Banquet
    May 05, 2011
    The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration this evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Volleyball player Kara Neidhardt served as the event’s emcee. Rider Lindsay Sceats earned the prestigious Alumnae Association Scholar-Athlete Award.
  • Mount Holyoke Athletics Names Jennifer Adams Head Cross Country Coach
    April 26, 2011
    Mount Holyoke is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Adams as its head cross country coach. Adams will also serve as an assistant coach for both the indoor and outdoor track and field squads at the College. Her duties will begin in August.
  • Mount Holyoke Athletes Honored for Leadership and Academic Excellence
    April 12, 2011
    Four Mount Holyoke student-athletes were honored at the annual Celebration of Student Leadership and Academic Excellence last night. During the campus wide event, students and recent graduates were recognized for their leadership as demonstrated through academic excellence, community service and outstanding accomplishment.
  • Mount Holyoke Celebrates National Student-Athlete Day in Style
    April 06, 2011
    Hundreds of Mount Holyoke athletes gathered on Skinner Green this afternoon for a flash mob to celebrate National Student-Athlete Day. Members of both varsity and club sports participated in the event, which was designed to showcase the unity that exists among athletes across campus.
  • Mount Holyoke Named a 2011 Best Value College
    March 03, 2011
    Mount Holyoke is once again one of the nation's 50 "Best Value" private colleges and universities, according to the Princeton Review. The educational services company teamed with USA Today to present the list of "The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges for 2011" on February 22. The list features 100 schools in all - 50 private and 50 public colleges and universities.
  • NEWMAC Announces Fall Academic All-Conference Squads
    November 15, 2010
    The NEWMAC recently announced its 2010 Fall Academic All-Conference Teams. Nineteen Mount Holyoke student-athletes were recognized for their achievements in their respective sports as well as in the classroom. Academic All-Conference Teams were selected for the sports of cross country, field hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
  • Cross Country Rounds Out 2010 Campaign at NCAA Regional Championship
    November 13, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke cross country team rounded outs its 2010 campaign with a 28th place finish at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship today. Senior Rebecca Engell wrapped up her career with a personal best time on the six meter course. She crossed the line in 24:24 to secure 72nd place overall.
  • NEWMAC Announces Cross Country Award Winners
    November 05, 2010
    The NEWMAC recently unveiled its award winners for the 2010 season. For the fourth time in five years, Mount Holyoke claimed the league’s Sportsmanship Award. The Lyons also took home the honor in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
  • Engell Pushes Cross Country to Eighth Place at NEWMAC Championship
    October 30, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke cross country team took eighth place at the NEWMAC Championship today at Moore State Park in Paxton, Mass. Leading the way for the Lyons was senior Rebecca Engell, who took home 22nd place with a time of 19:55.42.
  • Cross Country Takes Fifth Place at 2010 Seven Sisters Championship
    October 16, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke cross country team grabbed fifth place at the 29th annual Seven Sisters Championship today in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Host Vassar College narrowly edged out Wellesley College for its first ever team title. The Lyons were paced by senior Rebecca Engell, first year Lucia Garcia and sophomore Elizabeth MacLauchlan.
  • Cross Country Races at New England Championship
    October 09, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke cross country team posted a 44th place finish at the 2010 New England Cross Country Championship today in Boston, Massachusetts. A total of 322 runners from 47 teams competed in the event, which took place at Franklin Park. Leading the way for the Lyons was senior Rebecca Engell, who completed the 5,000 meter course in 20:17 to secure 189th place.
  • SAAC Releases 2010-11 Game of the Week Schedule
    September 30, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has released its 2010-11 Game of the Week schedule. Please make every effort to attend the following events. They have been identified as the most interesting and important contests of the season. Bring your friends, come with your team and have a great time! The SAAC will be hosting fun events during each one of these contests. See you there!
  • Cross Country Participates in Williams College Purple Valley Classic
    September 25, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke cross country team took part in the annual Williams College Purple Valley Classic today in Williamstown, Mass. A total of 210 runners representing 19 squads participated in the 6,000 meter race at Mount Greylock Regional High School. Mount Holyoke grabbed 18th place overall.
  • Cross Country Takes Part in UMass Dartmouth Invitational
    September 18, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke cross country team competed in the 38th annual University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Invitational today in North Dartmouth, Mass. Leading the way for the Lyons was first year Lucia Garcia, who collected 76th place with a time of 20:04.
  • Engell Leads Cross Country to Fifth Place at Smith Invitational
    September 11, 2010
    With senior Rebecca Engell leading the way, the Mount Holyoke cross country team grabbed fifth place at the Smith College Invitational this morning. It was the Lyons first appearance of the 2010 season.
  • 2010 Fall Schedules Unveiled
    August 25, 2010
    The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics has unveiled schedules for each of its fall teams. Printable copies of the schedules are available for download here. Teams included are crew, cross country, field hockey, golf, riding, soccer, tennis and volleyball.