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An ‘Intensive’ Look at Precolonial African History. Professor of History Ismail Rashid Reminds Students that History is Multidimensional. Read more
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Academics

13 Students, 6 of Them Formerly Incarcerated, Share Stories in Unique Education Course. Read more
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Community

Community Mapping has its Rewards: Vassar Students Honored for Innovative Work with Local Non-profits. Read more
Photo: Courtesy of Hudson Valley YouthMappers

Recent Grads Honored for Service Beyond Vassar’s Gates

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Recent Grads Honored for Service Beyond Vassar’s Gates

Two Vassar Grads Awarded Fulbright Fellowships

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Two Vassar Grads Awarded Fulbright Fellowships

The Queer Liberation March Strides On

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The Queer Liberation March Strides On

Art Students Delve into the History of a Great Wonder

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Art Students Delve into the History of a Great Wonder

Vassar Resumes Campus Tours for Prospective Students, Families

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Vassar Resumes Campus Tours for Prospective Students, Families

Hamilton actor Paul Stovall was interviewed on WAMC about a Celebrating the African Spirit event co-sponsored by Vassar College at which he performs parts of Fredrick Douglass’s 1858 speech in Poughkeepsie.

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Hamilton actor Paul Stovall was interviewed on WAMC about a Celebrating the African Spirit event co-sponsored by Vassar College at which he performs parts of Fredrick Douglass’s 1858 speech in Poughkeepsie.

Benjamin Ho, author and Associate Professor of Economics, was quoted at length in the New Yorker article “Are Americans More Trusting Than They Seem?”

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Benjamin Ho, author and Associate Professor of Economics, was quoted at length in the New Yorker article “Are Americans More Trusting Than They Seem?”

The Poughkeepsie Journal previewed Hamilton actor Paul Oakley Stovall’s reenactment of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 1858 speech at College Hill—an event co-sponsored by Vassar College.

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The Poughkeepsie Journal previewed Hamilton actor Paul Oakley Stovall’s reenactment of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 1858 speech at College Hill—an event co-sponsored by Vassar College.

In an op-ed published by the Brookings Institution, President Elizabeth H. Bradley argues that colleges can do a lot more to help students graduate.

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In an op-ed published by the Brookings Institution, President Elizabeth H. Bradley argues that colleges can do a lot more to help students graduate.

Leonard Steinhorn ’77, Professor of Communication and Affiliate Professor of History at American University and CBS News Radio Political Analyst, talked about baby boomers and their role in social change on PBS NewsHour.

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Leonard Steinhorn ’77, Professor of Communication and Affiliate Professor of History at American University and CBS News Radio Political Analyst, talked about baby boomers and their role in social change on PBS NewsHour.

Academics & Faculty

Choose from 48 departments and programs, 51 majors, plus the Independent Program (interdisciplinary “design your own” major).

The Vassar faculty is a diverse community of scholars, artists, writers, scientists, musicians, and thinkers. Learn more about the faculty and their teaching and research interests.

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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.

Alumnae/i

Bobby Kinne ’18 carved a path from Vassar to Major League Baseball with help from a fellow alum. Read more

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Fritzi Horstman ’84 and others are helping to improve the lives of the incarcerated by examining the ways in which trauma impacts the justice system. Read more

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Shaka King ’01 directed the award-winning film Judas and the Black Messiah, the story of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Read more

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Learn about the legacy of Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, class of 1928, known as the “Queen of Code.” Watch the video

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Composer Joseph Bertolozzi ’81 once turned the Eiffel Tower into a giant musical instrument. He is preparing for another live performance during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Read more

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Sherrilyn Ifill ’84, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, was appointed by President Biden to the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. Read more

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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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Recent Grads Honored for Service Beyond Vassar’s Gates

Recent Grads Honored for Service Beyond Vassar’s Gates

Two Vassar Grads Awarded Fulbright Fellowships

Two Vassar Grads Awarded Fulbright Fellowships

The Queer Liberation March Strides On

The Queer Liberation March Strides On

Art Students Delve into the History of a <em>Great Wonder</em>

Art Students Delve into the History of a Great Wonder

Vassar Resumes Campus Tours for Prospective Students, Families

Vassar Resumes Campus Tours for Prospective Students, Families

Vassar Everywhere

<em>Hamilton</em> actor Paul Stovall was interviewed on WAMC about a Celebrating the African Spirit event co-sponsored by Vassar College at which he performs parts of Fredrick Douglass’s 1858 speech in Poughkeepsie.

Benjamin Ho, author and Associate Professor of Economics, was quoted at length in the <em>New Yorker</em> article “Are Americans More Trusting Than They Seem?”

The <em>Poughkeepsie Journal</em> previewed <em>Hamilton</em> actor Paul Oakley Stovall’s reenactment of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 1858 speech at College Hill—an event co-sponsored by Vassar College.

In an op-ed published by the Brookings Institution, President Elizabeth H. Bradley argues that colleges can do a lot more to help students graduate.

Leonard Steinhorn ’77, Professor of Communication and Affiliate Professor of History at American University and CBS News Radio Political Analyst, talked about baby boomers and their role in social change on <em>PBS NewsHour</em>.

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