(Photo courtesy of Chad Lutz) The Mills College Board of Trustees and other community members listen to testimonies from faculty and students on June 22, 2017.

Mills College waits for Board of Trustees’ decision as officials endeavor to calm concerns

In the wake of what has been a tumultuous few weeks for much of the community of Mills College, apprehension among some faculty, students, parents and alumni has persisted as they await the outcome of decisions made to stabilize the college’s finances, which could include the elimination of several departments and the dismissal of up […]

Updated on June 25, 2017

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Associate Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Judith Bishop

Mills College’s Dr. Judith Bishop: what you did and didn’t know

“Majestic,” “crystal clear,” “compassionate,” “life-changing” are the adjectives splashed on RateYourProfessor.com describing Dr. Judith Bishop, Associate Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Religious Studies. Despite the rave reviews, Dr. Bishop is one of the eleven faculty members targeted for termination under the current Financial Stabilization Plan. The layoff of beloved ranked and tenured […]

Updated on June 25, 2017

(Photo courtesy of Chad Lutz) Director of the MFA in Translation Achy Obejas defends the program against its proposed termination before the Board of Trustees at Mills College on June 22, 2017.

Testimony to Mills College Board of Trustees: Distinguished Visiting Writer Achy Obejas, director of MFA in translation

Dear Board Chair Sanborn and Board of Trustees: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Financial Stability Plan (FSP) and, specifically, the proposed cancellation of the MFA in Translation. First, I want to stress that I appreciate all too well the dire circumstances in which the College finds itself. I understand that in […]

Updated on June 24, 2017

Open letter: Students of Professor of Physics and Chemistry David Keeports oppose his potential layoff

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This letter was written and submitted to college officials and the Board of Trustees by a number of Keeports’ students. It was submitted to The Campanil by Courtney Koetz and Hannah Szentkuti. As Dr. David Keeports’ students, we believe that it is our responsibility to inform you all of his limitless passion for teaching physics to […]

Updated onJune 26, 2017

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Mills proposes faculty, department cuts amid community outcry

  As most Mills students take a break from academic rigors over the summer, preparing themselves for the work to come in the fall, decisions underway by college officials could mean students will come back to a drastically different academic landscape next semester. With the proposed elimination of departments such as philosophy,  journalism, government, and […]

Updated onJune 15, 2017

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Mills Commons meeting aims to quell concerns, stirs up more confusion

The office of the president and other members of administration held a Mills Commons meeting on Mon. June 12 to update and explain the results of the Financial Stabilization Plan (FSP). Proposed by the board of trustees, the plan aims to cut $1.5 million in instructional salaries at the expense of programs, departments and faculty […]

Updated onJune 15, 2017

What does it cost to call Mills home?

Staff columnists Caroline Berg writes about housing at Mills.

Updated onApril 21, 2017