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- Congratulations on your Best Classical Solo Vocal Album Grammy Amanda Forsythe '98! bit.ly/3Z9RVgj
- Most of us know Lisa Simpson had a soft spot for Vassar. But have you ever wondered how many films, television shows, songs, and other entertainment mediums included mentions of Vassar? Thanks to David Ezer ’95, we have more than 400 clips you can peruse. bit.ly/3NPOGIo
- These overnight below zero temperatures are crazy! Stay warm! (Photo by Cole Smith '26)
- Snow break! (Photo by Katherine Taylor '28)
- Congratulations to Oscar nominee Cassandra Kulukundis '93, who's nominated for Best Casting for her work on One Battle After Another! (Photo of Kulukundis Jay L. Clendenin/Shutterstock for Warner Bros., all other photos courtesy of Warner Bros.) bit.ly/3Z5ruIB
- The geese found cozy lodgings on the path to the THs. (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
- An awesome aerial view of snowy campus from student pilot Philip Kong ‘29!
- Before the snow storm, there was the peaceful Lantern Walk... (Photos by Neha Dhakal '27)
- Modfest 2026, Sounding the Visionary, has an incredible line-up—leading the way is the award-winning opera, Computing Venus, based on the life of astronomer and Vassar professor Maria Mitchell. Can't make it to campus? Watch the livestream of Saturday's performance. bit.ly/49JKBg9
- "...that was a profound moment in my life, just knowing that there's a different way to be." —Logan Hebner '78, Exec. Dir. of Zion Canyon Mesa, talked w/ St. George StoryCorps about a vision he and some friends had while kayaking in a Utah canyon. (Photo/St. George StoryCorps) bit.ly/49OH9Ry
- “I am convinced that love is the most durable power in the world. It is not an expression of impractical idealism; but of practical realism. Far from being the pious injunction of a Utopian dreamer, love is an absolute necessity for the survival of our civilization.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- The latest by Children’s Arts Guild in New York co-founder and CEO Alexander Kopelman '84, "For Real: Helping Children Remain Their Authentic Selves in a Limiting World," examines what today's children need to find self-worth.
- In an interview for Publishers Weekly, YA author Torrey Maldonado ’96 talks about his debut picture book, ”Just Right,” how his childhood inspired this story, and his hopes that we will remember to "be on the lookout for positive things." bit.ly/3LPxIsZ
- A fascinating read about the remarkable Maria Mitchell from the Saturday Evening Post. bit.ly/3LL1vmE
- We're so excited for this year's Modfest! bit.ly/49EFY70
- #MathSciOnTheHill—an opportunity to advocate for more federal funding for the mathematical sciences—brought close to 300 professors, students, and others to Capitol Hill to meet with legislators, including a few from Vassar!
- Join us for our latest edition of Conversations @ the Salt Line. In this episode, Wesley Dixon talks with author and ABC News journalist Jonathan Karl '90. Watch the full podcast: bit.ly/4b1cvqm
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- In a new article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, President Elizabeth H. Bradley shares research showing that colleges with higher-than-expected graduation rates succeed not through one-off programs, but through shared purpose, aligned goals, empowered voices, and adaptive leadership.
- Congratulations to Kevin Rogoza '26, who won the North American Conference on British Studies Undergraduate Essay Prize. The senior thanked his thesis advisor, Prof. Lydia Murdoch, and was grateful to bring attention to the stories of men often overlooked in WWI studies. bit.ly/4jyYlio
- What's going on with the Vera Rubin (class of 1948) superchip platform? AI pioneer Nvidia gave updates to it's upcoming release of the new superchips. bit.ly/49staAM
- Listen to Professor Curtis Dozier talk about the content of his new book, The White Pedestal: How White Nationalists Use Ancient Greece and Rome to Justify Hate, on the "Let's Talk About Myths" podcast. apple.co/49fgj4w
- To our senior, Cole—we're loving your Day in the Life!
- Great article on teen slang—and making kids feel seen and heard—with author and educator Torrey Maldonado '96, whose latest book, Just Right, will be out on January 20. bit.ly/4ps22rp
- Happy New Year! We wish you all a fantastic 2026! (Photo by Buck Lewis)
- Happy Kwanzaa to our Vassar family!
- Merry Christmas to our Vassar family! (Photo by Karl Rabe)
- Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! Take a look at the amazing achievements and activities of the College and its people.
- Happy first day of winter! (Photo by Noon Elmostafa ‘25)
- In our latest episode of our podcast Conversations @ the Salt Line, host Wesley Dixon chats with Elisa Strauss ’98, founder, CEO, and owner of Confetti Cakes. Watch the full podcast: bit.ly/3MGRS8M
- It was a pleasure to have Ethan Slater '14 on campus—where he met and talked with students, faculty, alums, and others—and picked up his AAVC Young Alum Achievement Award. (Photos by Kelly Marsh and Karl Rabe) bit.ly/4oZt3lS
- In a Newsweek op-ed, attorney Carrie Goldberg ’99 writes about AI, the real-world trauma it can cause, and legislation that can mitigate its harm. bit.ly/4qcULwq
- How exciting! Our own Beth Greenwood—a Brewers baseball pitching coach—selected in the Inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League draft! bit.ly/48GM1J3
- In our latest episode of What's So Great About Poughkeepsie, our student Mei takes us with her to the Scandinavian candy and coffee shop, Fika and Hygge!
- Twenty-five years ago, Vassar launched its Community Works campaign, an initiative that has raised more than $1 million for more than 50 nonprofit agencies and other groups in the Hudson Valley. bit.ly/4aupcd5
- Happy Hanukkah to our Vassar family!
- Congratulations to our own Beth Greenwood, Assistant Baseball Coach, who was drafted to be in the first-ever Women's Pro Baseball League! bit.ly/49CZsus
- Thank you to everyone who helped make De-stress Daze a reality—coloring, jewelry making, therapy dogs, throwing some axes and balls, and so much more! (Photos by Angelina Ruiz)
- Classes are over and finals season is here. We wish you all the best with your papers and exams! (Photo by John Abbott)
- Why are white nationalists so drawn to using symbols from ancient Greece and Rome? Professor Curtis Dozier, whose book on the subject is set to be released in January, talks about just that with Kahil Greene on "History Can't Hide." bit.ly/3Yi07dQ
- While darker, colder days can drain our psychological reserves, can we see winter as a time for active restoration? Professor Michele Tugade '95 tackles this with "Finding Light in the Hazy Shade of Winter," in Psychology Today. bit.ly/48B1YiB
- There's more than one Vassar alum working on the hit films, "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good"—congratulations to Supervising Music Editor Jack Dolman '03! bit.ly/449VEgQ
- Congratulations to one of our remarkable trustees—Maybelle Taylor Bennett '70—who was named a Howard University Excellence in Truth and Service award recipient. The prestigious award recognizes individuals who exemplify the Howard's core values of leadership, innovation, and resilience.
- While darker, colder days can drain our psychological reserves, can we see winter as a time for active restoration? Professor Michele Tugade says yes.
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- Always in awe of our student musicians!
- While darker, colder days can drain our psychological reserves, can we see winter as a time for active restoration? Professor Michele Tugade '95 tackles this with "Finding Light in the Hazy Shade of Winter," in Psychology Today. bit.ly/48B1YiB
- Congratulations to best-selling author Chloe Benjamin '10—whose next novel, "Under Story," has been optioned by Warner Brothers. bit.ly/3MoMaZ1
- We're grateful to New York Times editor Jordana Hochman '01 for talking with our students earlier this week!
- Our annual “Service of Lessons and Carols,” an Advent service of readings, choral anthems, and congregational carols that culminates in a candle lighting ceremony, will be held in the Vassar Chapel on Saturday. Doors will open at 6:30pm, seating is first-come, first-served. bit.ly/4pJwjm0
- The works of artist Julia Leaycraft, president of the Vassar class of 1906, is currently on exhibition at the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum—“Unconventional Perspective: Works by Julia Leaycraft 1885–1960”—the first time in 75 years her work has been assembled. bit.ly/3MeHRzl
