Miss Matty’s Circle (MMC) honors Martha Louisa Cocke, class of 1874. “Miss Matty” was the second president of Hollins from 1901 to 1933 and the first woman to lead a college in Virginia. She was the daughter of Hollins’ founder Charles Lewis Cocke.
Current students can join Miss Matty’s Circle with a gift of any amount by June 30 of that year. Alumnae/i who have graduated in the last ten (10) years can join Miss Matty’s Circle with a gift of any amount as well.
Benefits of membership in Miss Matty’s Circle include the following:
- Periodic webinars with President Hinton and the 1842 Society;
- Opportunity to be featured in a Miss Matty’s spotlight on the Hollins website;
- Recognition on the Hollins website;
- An on-campus event (including 1842 Society members);
- Reunion ribbon and;
- Virtual networking and learning opportunities with other MMC members.
The following alumnae/i made gifts qualifying them for Miss Matty’s Circle membership for the 2023 fiscal year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023). Thank you to our generous donors!
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Madeline Elizabeth Clifford
Madeline Evangelista
Anna Hollingsworth
Jennifer Brennan Kentgen
Abigail M. Klein
Rebekah Lee
Mary Alice Mouk
Monica E. Osborne
Megan Stolz Rogers
Colleen Elisabeth Thamm