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Faculty Celebrate Scholarship with Real-World Impact

During a year-end celebration of scholarship at Vassar, faculty and administrators highlighted books, grants, and community initiatives spanning environmental science, youth sports, accessibility, local history, and more.

At the Shark Tank–like Vassar Pitch Competition, a Marketplace for Used Soccer Gear Scores Big

Students earned cash prizes, generously funded by an entrepreneurial alum, for business ideas deemed promising by a panel of judges.

A large group of people wave their hands and smile while posing for a group photo on a grassy lawn under a bright, blue sky.

Vassar Forest Joins National Network Protecting Old-Growth Woodlands

Vassar’s 222-acre forest corridor has been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, recognizing the College’s long-term commitment to conservation, ecological education, and preserving natural spaces that serve both the campus and the wider community.

Four people sit in yellow armchairs on a stage for a panel discussion in front of a red backdrop with the word "Vassar" displayed.

Lisa Kudrow ’85 and Collaborators Reflect on Fame, Friendship, and the Future of Television

Lisa Kudrow ’85 recently returned to Vassar alongside longtime collaborators Dan Bucatinsky ’87 and director/writer/producer Michael Patrick King, reflecting on her HBO show The Comeback, Hollywood’s evolution, and the enduring value of critical thinking.

In the Media

President Elizabeth Bradley wrote an op-ed for USA Today about the crisis of confidence faced by students in American higher education.

The Archives and Special Collections Library at Vassar acquired a major collection of materials of Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe, courtesy of Mary C. Schlosser ’52, as announced in Fine Books & Collections.

Several media outlets, including AP News and The New York Times, mentioned Meryl Streep ’71, who reprised her role in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which had the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy film in over a decade.

David DeSteno ’90 wrote a guest essay for The New York Times about the limitations of using religion to teach the chatbot Claude about morality and ethics.

The New York Times honored the work of artist Frederic Church, naming the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center as one of a handful of museums with Church paintings on display.