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Massachusetts Funds $155M Bond for Mount Holyoke Renovations

10/21/2025

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Massachusetts issued a $155 million tax-exempt bond to Mount Holyoke College to fund campus renovations.
President Danielle Holley of Mount Holyoke College criticized Trump’s stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and cited Frances Perkins’ legacy.
The bond funds renovations such as transitioning to geothermal energy and upgrading residence halls, which Holley and Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley say are vital for the college and the local economy.

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Massachusetts issued a $155 million tax-exempt bond to Mount Holyoke College to fund campus renovations.
President Danielle Holley of Mount Holyoke College criticized Trump’s stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and cited Frances Perkins’ legacy.
The bond funds renovations such as transitioning to geothermal energy and upgrading residence halls, which Holley and Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley say are vital for the college and the local economy.