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Meet Ismail Rashid, Professor and Chair of History on the Marion Musser Lloyd '32 Chair, who talks about his specialty—African history.
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Meet Ismail Rashid, Professor and Chair of History on the Marion Musser Lloyd '32 Chair, who talks about his specialty—African history.
Still gorgeous! (Photo by Lance Diaz '26)
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Still gorgeous! (Photo by Lance Diaz '26)
It was a perfect weekend for Special Olympics volleyball—thanks to SAAC for hosting! (Photos by Katherine Taylor '28)
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
It was a perfect weekend for Special Olympics volleyball—thanks to SAAC for hosting! (Photos by Katherine Taylor '28)
A little hands on stress therapy...
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A little hands on stress therapy...
“It’s really broadened my world view, and I feel really grateful that I get to be a part of something that I found so beneficial as a child—it’s like giving back." Claire Basler-Chang '22, on her nearly 2-year Peace Corps experience working with children in Belize.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“It’s really broadened my world view, and I feel really grateful that I get to be a part of something that I found so beneficial as a child—it’s like giving back." Claire Basler-Chang '22, on her nearly 2-year Peace Corps experience working with children in Belize.
https://bit.ly/47FqWOQ
https://bit.ly/47FqWOQ
In honor of Veteran's Day, President Elizabeth Bradley writes about amplifying veteran voices in higher education in an Albany Times Union op-ed.* (*article behind paywall) https://bit.ly/47MWKjl
Commentary: More than ever, college campuses need veterans’ voices
Institutions must do more not just to bring vets into higher education, but to make them part of the campus community. The benefits flow both ways.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In honor of Veteran's Day, President Elizabeth Bradley writes about amplifying veteran voices in higher education in an Albany Times Union op-ed.* (*article behind paywall) https://bit.ly/47MWKjl
The second day of our Signature Program, Storytelling For Change, we were joined by a fantastic panel—Mike Gillis, Lynette Clemetson, and Eric Marcus ’80—for a discussion on illuminating critical stories. Read more about our presenters here: https://bit.ly/3IZ24Id
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The second day of our Signature Program, Storytelling For Change, we were joined by a fantastic panel—Mike Gillis, Lynette Clemetson, and Eric Marcus ’80—for a discussion on illuminating critical stories. Read more about our presenters here: https://bit.ly/3IZ24Id
What does life look like after college in our AI world? Gene Carlton Waddy ’27 shared the dais with Burning Glass Institute's Carlo Salerno on the first day of the Storytelling for Change—a Signature Program at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts. Join us for day 2! https://bit.ly/3IZ24Id
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
What does life look like after college in our AI world? Gene Carlton Waddy ’27 shared the dais with Burning Glass Institute's Carlo Salerno on the first day of the Storytelling for Change—a Signature Program at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts. Join us for day 2! https://bit.ly/3IZ24Id
A phenomenal end to the first day of our Storytelling For Change program at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts with a discussion about attention in the digital age by Princeton Professor D. Graham Burnett, followed by a Q&A with AI pioneer & City Strategies CEO Minerva Tantoco '86, .
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A phenomenal end to the first day of our Storytelling For Change program at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts with a discussion about attention in the digital age by Princeton Professor D. Graham Burnett, followed by a Q&A with AI pioneer & City Strategies CEO Minerva Tantoco '86, .
These colors! (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
These colors! (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
The Signature Program, "Storytelling for Change: Shaping and Sharing Inclusive Narratives in Higher Education, Media, and the Arts," continues at the Vassar Institute with an examination of career life after college, with expert Carlo Salerno and Gene Carlton Waddy '27.
November 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Signature Program, "Storytelling for Change: Shaping and Sharing Inclusive Narratives in Higher Education, Media, and the Arts," continues at the Vassar Institute with an examination of career life after college, with expert Carlo Salerno and Gene Carlton Waddy '27.
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Anyone else notice how intense the red leaves are this fall? It's partly from the high number of sunny days this season. (Photo by Leo Kogan '28)
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Anyone else notice how intense the red leaves are this fall? It's partly from the high number of sunny days this season. (Photo by Leo Kogan '28)
Fantastic opening discussion for the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts Signature Program, "Storytelling for Change: Shaping and Sharing Inclusive Narratives in Higher Education, Media, and the Arts," with professors, Michele Tugade, Dara Greenwood, and Robert Brigham, and moderator Wesley Dixon.
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Fantastic opening discussion for the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts Signature Program, "Storytelling for Change: Shaping and Sharing Inclusive Narratives in Higher Education, Media, and the Arts," with professors, Michele Tugade, Dara Greenwood, and Robert Brigham, and moderator Wesley Dixon.
Why are Thursdays magical? Music in the Bridge! (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Why are Thursdays magical? Music in the Bridge! (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
In our latest episode of "What's So Great About Poughkeepsie?" Jayda shares a trip to Saba.
November 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
In our latest episode of "What's So Great About Poughkeepsie?" Jayda shares a trip to Saba.
President Elizabeth Bradley participates in this enlightening New England Journal of Medicine "Misunderstanding" podcast discussion about the ideals and realities of primary care in the U.S.
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Misunderstandings | NEJM
In this episode of NOS, Lisa Rosenbaum and her guests consider the ideals and realities
of primary care — and the expectations and misunderstandings that are contributing
to its current crisis.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
President Elizabeth Bradley participates in this enlightening New England Journal of Medicine "Misunderstanding" podcast discussion about the ideals and realities of primary care in the U.S.
https://bit.ly/4qERTcR
https://bit.ly/4qERTcR
The beauty of a learning forest, where local children can learn about nature, thanks to a collaboration between Jennifer Rubbo, Director of Vassar’s Environmental Cooperative, Vassar students, and the generosity of alum Anne Codey ’65.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The beauty of a learning forest, where local children can learn about nature, thanks to a collaboration between Jennifer Rubbo, Director of Vassar’s Environmental Cooperative, Vassar students, and the generosity of alum Anne Codey ’65.
https://bit.ly/43REwMr
https://bit.ly/43REwMr
It's Election Day! If you haven't already, be sure to get out and vote!
November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's Election Day! If you haven't already, be sure to get out and vote!
It's a beautiful day to vote!
November 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's a beautiful day to vote!
Still gorgeous! (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
November 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Still gorgeous! (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
Happy Halloween!
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October 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy Halloween!
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What led to the passage of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act in New York? Watch the documentary "Beyond Survival" and listen to a panel discussion beginning at 5:30pm on Nov. 3 in the Villard.
October 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
What led to the passage of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act in New York? Watch the documentary "Beyond Survival" and listen to a panel discussion beginning at 5:30pm on Nov. 3 in the Villard.
Two beautiful days greeted dozens of students who helped with the meadow planting at the Hooker Avenue entrance to the Vassar Preserve. Thank you to all who volunteered to plant native species, providing a welcoming site to visitors.
October 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Two beautiful days greeted dozens of students who helped with the meadow planting at the Hooker Avenue entrance to the Vassar Preserve. Thank you to all who volunteered to plant native species, providing a welcoming site to visitors.