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A conference hosted by History Professor Robert Brigham delved into the legacy of the Vietnam War on the conflict’s 50th anniversary. Read more.

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Transgressing Borders conference reimagines education. Read more.

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Students, faculty, staff, and administrators from nearly a dozen institutions recently gathered to explore questions about the future of belonging and mattering in higher education. Read more.

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Two prominent scholars recently met for a dialogue on Islamophobia, antisemitism, and free speech, followed by discussion sessions with the campus community. Read more.

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Economist Philip Jefferson ’83 was sworn in as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in September 2023 after President Biden nominated him for the post. Read more
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Beowulf Boritt ’93 won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for New York, New York. Read more
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Amina Luqman-Dawson ’97 won the 2023 Newbery Medal for her middle-grade historical novel, Freewater. Read more.
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Veteran CNN executive Amy Entelis ’71 was tapped to run the news outlet for the second time in as many years during a tumultuous time for the company. Read more
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Drag artist Sasha Velour ’09 published her memoir, The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag, in 2023 and landed on the cover of the New Yorker. Read more
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The Vassar Women’s Basketball team won its second straight Liberty League Championship on March 2, 2025, pulling away for a 66–53 victory at top-seeded Ithaca. 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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