Hollins University

Home is Hollins 💚💛 Daydreaming about this last semester and counting the days until we welcome you back home.

When Tokyo calls, you answer! Seven Hollins students traveled to Lakeland University's Tokyo campus for an incredible two-week cultural immersion experience. From Japanese language classes to daily life in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant cities, this is exactly the kind of transformative, beyond-the-classroom learning we love to see.

This opportunity was made possible by a transformational gift from Jane Parke Batten '58. Thank you for opening the world to our students.

We are so incredibly honored to be nominated for the Al Dente Award by Girls on the Run Central Virginia and Blue Ridge! This nomination recognizes teams who stay composed and make the magic happen under pressure — and our Hollins volunteers do exactly that. But more than logistics and hard work, what they bring is something deeper: a living example to young women that confidence is built through community, through showing up for one another, and through refusing to let the pressure win.

Everyone say hi to Ny'Ree! 👋

Ny'Ree is a biology major and public health minor from Prince Frederick, Maryland. “I’ve always wanted to go into women’s health,” Ny’Ree Holland ’26 exclaims of her plans for a master’s in biomedical sciences before pursuing medical school to become an OB/GYN.

At Hollins, however, she discovered something equally important: growth often begins with stepping beyond your comfort zone. While she first arrived on campus a bit shy, she challenged herself to become more involved, which led her to the Hollins Activities Board where she ultimately became the HAB chair.

In leadership roles, both visible and behind the scenes, Holland has focused on creating spaces where students feel heard, supported, and represented.

Get to know Ny'Ree at the link below. And follow along as we celebrate outstanding members of the Class of 2026! 🎓🌟
🔗 https://www.hollins.edu/news/finding-her-voice-lifting-others-nyree-holland-26/

Today, on National Higher Education Day, we are reminded of the enduring power and purpose of learning.

At Hollins, we see firsthand how a rigorous academic foundation transforms lives, cultivates curiosity, and prepares leaders to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

We extend our gratitude to our dedicated faculty, whose mentorship and passion inspire our students every day, and to the staff, students, and alumnae who make our community a vibrant center of academic excellence and purposeful leadership.

Better late than never for a moment this iconic.
Hollins alumnae make an impact - just ask Tom Brady. Watch closely at 0:17 to witness Marnie Crossen Bell ’62 casually leveling the GOAT in this Pizza Hut ad from the big game!

The Big New Yorker | That Feeling :30 The GOAT (Tom Brady) is back to remind you to Pizza before the Hut!...

"The second we’re back on campus, it’s like we never left." - anonymous alumna 💚💛

Our cup is full. Until next time, alumnae!

Everyone say hi to Julianne! 👋

Julianne is a neuropsychology of gender interdisciplinary major from Salem, Virginia. Thirty years after first attending Hollins, she returned as a Horizon student, drawing on her experience as a parent and entrepreneur to design a major combining neuroscience, psychology, and gender studies to focus on Alzheimer’s disease research.

“Returning to school at 45 can feel horribly awkward,” she says. “But Hollins’ atmosphere of warmth, understanding, and support made this journey much more comfortable.”

Following graduation, Julianne plans to volunteer in geriatric mental health at Catawba Hospital while preparing for the MCAT and applying to Ph.D. programs!

Get to know Julianne at the link below. And follow along as we continue to celebrate outstanding members of the Class of 2026!
🔗: https://www.hollins.edu/news/full-circle-forward-focused-julianne-mauldin-26/

Attn: Incoming Students and Families! 📢

Dean Monica wants to remind incoming students and their families how excited we are for you to join our community. Before we get to see you on campus, we need you to check some things off your list like orientation registration, health records, emergency contact and other onboarding tasks.

We have a simple set of steps to walk you through at the 🔗 https://www.hollins.edu/resources-for/enrolled-students/