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- Dara Greenwood, Associate Professor of Psychological Science, discussed the psychology of soap operas on the BBC Sounds show All in the Mind.
- Steven Cook '90, Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, offers a bleak assessment of the latest round of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in Foreign Policy.
- Vassar will serve as a primary location for a new HBO Max series produced by Mindy Kaling, as noted by the Times Union.
- Congrats to Jason Wu ’07, just named to Good Morning America's “Who is Making Asian American Pacific Islander History in 2021: The GMA Inspiration List.”
- In the New York Times Magazine, English Professor Amitava Kumar describes the productivity trick that never fails him.
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Facts & Stats
- Students
- 2441
- Faculty
- 355
- Student:Faculty
- 8:1
- Average AID Award
- $56K
- Majors
- 51
- Varsity Teams
- 27
These figures are for the 2019/20 academic year.
Athletics
The College announced that for the spring 2021 semester, it will move forward in allowing pre-approved, supervised off-campus student travel for organized activities. Learn more.
Campus Life
We at Vassar are committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a strong and inclusive campus community.
EngageThe Arts
There are over 1,000 campus-wide events annually. You will find arts-related events sponsored by the departments of Art, Music, Dance, Drama, and Film; exhibitions and events at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, the Palmer Gallery, and the Archives and Special Collections Library.
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