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Congratulations to the Hudson River Group, a joint delegation of Vassar and Dutchess Community College students who received an Honorable Mention—the third highest award—at the National Model United Nations simulation in New York City. We're so proud of these Vassar and DCC students!

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The Deccan Herald explored the legacy of Mary McCarthy (Class of 1933) as a boundary-pushing novelist and a Vietnam War reporter, who had an incredible talent for depicting the raw realities of life. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/41AMTL4

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PEN America announced that they will be honoring Founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions Jason Blum ’91 with the Business Visionary award at their 2026 annual Literary Gala. Congrats Jason! (Photo by Eric Charbonneau) https://bit.ly/48wWZjO

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So many beautiful signs of spring!

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We never get tired of this sight! (Photo by Mikayla Rivera '27)

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It's a pleasure welcoming so many class of 2030 admitted students, along with their families and friends! We hope you enjoy the day—and the beautiful weather! #Vassar2026

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A great interview with Bryan Swarthout, Vice President for Finance and Administration, on the CBO Speaks podcast! https://apple.co/4sjY71s

This year's Pauline Newman '47 Distinguished Lecture in Science, Technology, and Society welcomed Dr. Safiya U. Noble, who delivered a powerful keynote exploring how AI and digital tech both reflect and reproduce existing social values and power structures.

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Congratulations to Women's Center Director, Christine Stuart, and LEAD student interns Nicole Fox '28, Jahdae Gocul '29, Madeline Taylor '29, Olivia Arenburg '26, and Maya Escobar '29, who won the World's Best Feminists 2026 award at the National Young Feminist Leadership Conference.

In an interview with U.S. News & World Report, President Elizabeth H. Bradley explains how Vassar’s faculty leadership program strengthens shared governance.
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Vassar Club United Kingdom Celebrates 100 Years Founded in 1926, the Vassar Club United Kingdom has endured for a century as a global community rooted in shared history and intellectual connection.

The Vassar Club United Kingdom recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking the milestone with a celebration at The Rooftop at Trafalgar St. James in London. Read more about the history of VCUK here: https://bit.ly/4clAwZb

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Last Saturday, members of the Vassar community gathered to celebrate the dedication of The Dede Thompson Bartlett Center for Admission and Career Education. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4s7qQWX

This April Fool’s Day, we’re leaning into the absurd and the insightful with a new episode of Conversations @ the Salt Line. Host Wesley Dixon talks with Mike Gillis, head writer for @theonion.com. Watch, listen, and maybe question everything (just a little). youtu.be/hRnwc-hU3aI

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💭 Why do you serve? Swipe to see Vassar alums in action during last year’s Vassar Serves 💛

A global initiative rooted in volunteerism and collective impact, this April marks our fifth year of coming together in communities worldwide. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3Ps9hDA

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Vassar alums—come join us on campus this spring. Reunite & Restore is a weekend gathering for well-being and connection, April 10–11. All alums are welcome. This is your time to pause, breathe, and reconnect. For more details and registration, visit https://bit.ly/41wQ85X

Remarkable Vassar Women You May Never Have Heard Of Throughout the year–and especially during Women's History Month–Vassar honors the achievements of women alums and faculty members who have made a difference in the world.

From groundbreaking educators to pioneers in journalism and the arts, meet the remarkable Vassar women you may never have heard of, but definitely should. Learn about the lives and legacies of these history-making women: https://bit.ly/41pB3D8

Just announced! "Suffs," a Broadway musical portraying well-known suffragist Inez Millholland (Class of 1909), is coming to PBS in May. Read what one Vassar history professor had to say about the play: https://bit.ly/47g5qPX (Photo: Library of Congress)

Schoenegge Defends Mile National Title; Dennis Scores Third All-American Triple Jump Honor - Vassar College Athletics Birmingham, AL -

Congrats to athletes Haley Schoenegge ’27 and Jahmilia Dennis ’26 for their respective track and field wins last weekend! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4c0gKCo

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The Poughkeepsie Journal’s Photo ‘Morgue’ Holds Hudson Valley History. Now a Community Is Trying to Save It. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4uzqwTj (Photos by Karl Rabe)

On February 26–28, more than two dozen filmmakers, film historians, social activists, and media advocates gathered at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts for “Women’s Work: Preserving Independent Film and Video Histories, Connecting Media Futures.” Read the full story: https://bit.ly/47ccg9c

In this profile for @newyorker.com, Lisa Kudrow ’85 discusses her early pivot to theater during her time at Vassar, her prolific acting career, and her experience filming another season of the cult series "The Comeback" after a ten-year hiatus.

Check out these incredible Vassar students at #ASBMB presenting research and connecting with scientists from across the country! Just one example of how Vassar empowers students to grow as scholars, researchers, and leaders.

Congratulations to Cassandra Kulukundis ‘93 on making Academy Award history by winning the first-ever Oscar for Best Casting for her work on "One Battle After Another!" Pictured here with fellow alum, Jason Blum ’91.

Congratulations to the Latest Round of Faculty Members to Receive Tenure | Vassar College Stories Congratulations to the Latest Round of Faculty Members to Receive Tenure By Eleven members of the Vassar faculty in 10 academic disciplines have been granted tenure this year, Dean of Faculty Demetrius Eudell They are: Colin Aitken and Myra Hugh...

Congratulations to the 11 Vassar faculty members who have been granted tenure this year and promoted from assistant professor to associate professor. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/40sMMRa

In the November 16 “Women in Entrepreneurship: Female Founders” panel, we heard from women founders who challenge norms and create change: Geraldine “Gerry” Laybourne ’69, Pari Forood ’80, and Elisa Strauss ’98. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3K61etS

In this episode of Conversations @ the Salt Line, Ethan Slater ’14 reflects on his journey from Vassar student to Broadway as the lead in "SpongeBob SquarePants" and now as Boq Woodsman in "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good." Watch here: https://bit.ly/40r5OY3 or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

What does a day in the life of a student look like? Enjoy a day in the life of Ruimei Chau '29!

We're kicking off Women's History Month by highlighting Sarah Josepha Hale, who helped shape Vassar as an early advisor to founder Matthew Vassar. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4sgRLQE (Photo credit: Alamy-Pictorial Press Ltd.)

Human brains have 5 distinct 'epochs' in a lifetime, study finds During each of these phases, our brains show markedly different characteristics in their architecture, according to the new findings.

Our alums are doing amazing things! Take researcher Alexa Mousley ’20, the lead author in a groundbreaking study revealing that the human brain rewires itself in different phases throughout a lifetime. https://nbcnews.to/3Pb4E0g

Enjoying the last days of snow on campus! (Photos by Sami Jaman '26 and Cole Smith '26)