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Fearlessly consequential liberal arts school in the Hudson Valley with inspiring students and alums.
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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.
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Not Gonna Lie, “Six Seven” and Slang Low-key gets Kids Attention
It’s deeply personal for me that kids feel seen and connected. Books and schools are lifelines, and both failed me as a boy. Many still fail kids.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Happy New Year! We wish you all a fantastic 2026!
(Photo by Buck Lewis)
Fireworks going off in the sky next to a lake with trees surrounding parts of it.
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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Happy Kwanzaa to our Vassar family!
December 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Merry Christmas to our Vassar family!
(Photo by Karl Rabe)
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December 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! Take a look at the amazing achievements and activities of the College and its people.
December 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Happy first day of winter!
(Photo by Noon Elmostafa ‘25)
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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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: https://bit.ly/3MGRS8M
December 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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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)
https://bit.ly/4oZt3lS
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December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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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. https://bit.ly/4qcULwq
AI Is Causing Real-World Trauma. The Courts Have a Way to Stop It | Opinion
The technology industry has built extraordinary capabilities. Courts must ensure they build a strong commitment to safety.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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How exciting! Our own Beth Greenwood—a Brewers baseball pitching coach—selected in the Inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League draft!
https://bit.ly/48GM1J3
Beth Greenwood Selected in Third Round in Inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League Draft - Vassar College Athletics
Poughkeepsie, NY - Vassar College Baseball pitching coach Beth Greenwood was selected in the third round of the inaugural Women's Pro Baseball League by Boston on Thursday evening in the first ever WPBL Draft. This historic draft marks the first time in...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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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!
December 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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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.
https://bit.ly/4aupcd5
Three adults, one holding a toddler, stand and smile in front of a sign that reads: Welcome to Pat's Place.
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Happy Hanukkah to our Vassar family!
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December 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Congratulations to our own Beth Greenwood, Assistant Baseball Coach, who was drafted to be in the first-ever Women's Pro Baseball League! https://bit.ly/49CZsus
Women's Pro Baseball League brings hope for future of the game
WPBL draft was last week, league is set to begin play next year.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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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)
A group of people sitting on the floor with a dog Two people coloring at a table surrounded by other tables and people A table with various items including stickers, markers, and small tubs of Playdoh A large room with many tables with activities and dozens of people
December 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Classes are over and finals season is here. We wish you all the best with your papers and exams! (Photo by John Abbott)
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December 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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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." https://bit.ly/3Yi07dQ
Why are White Nationalists obsessed with Ancient Greece and Rome!?
A recording from Kahlil Greene's live video
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December 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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.
https://bit.ly/48B1YiB
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December 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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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!
https://bit.ly/449VEgQ
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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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.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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While darker, colder days can drain our psychological reserves, can we see winter as a time for active restoration? Professor Michele Tugade says yes.
A person walking through the woods with their dog in winter.
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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My latest in Psychology Today! While darker, colder days can drain our psychological reserves, can we see winter as a time for active restoration? Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter” | Psychology Today
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Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter”
Want to beat the winter blues? Preserve your inner peace through mindful movement, by integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga with the restorative power of being in nature.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Always in awe of our student musicians!
December 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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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.
https://bit.ly/48B1YiB
Finding Light in the “Hazy Shade of Winter”
Want to beat the winter blues? Preserve your inner peace through mindful movement, by integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga with the restorative power of being in nature.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Congratulations to best-selling author Chloe Benjamin '10—whose next novel, "Under Story," has been optioned by Warner Brothers.
https://bit.ly/3MoMaZ1
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM