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Vassar Hosts New York Conference on Asian Studies

An international gathering of scholars and students at Vassar explored how politics, culture, technology, and history have shaped Asia’s environments—and the lives of its people.

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Breaking New Ground—But Not Alone

What comes after Vassar? For first-generation, low-income students, the path can be especially daunting. At the FLI Forward Conference, alums shared hard-won lessons about careers, uncertainty, and finding your way—and reminded students they don’t have to go it alone.

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Professor Krystle McLaughlin Earns Top Honor in Crystallography

Krystle McLaughlin has become the first Vassar professor elected a Fellow of the American Crystallographic Association. She was recognized for her scientific achievements, innovative teaching, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers.

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Beyond What Students Learn, Who Will They Become?

What does it take to lead a meaningful life? Two new grants launch a Vassar-wide exploration of character, purpose, and vocation, while faculty, administrators, and staff are honored for supporting students in their career journeys.

In the Media

Professor of English Amitava Kumar wrote an essay for The New Yorker about India’s student-led protest movement, which has focused on education and electoral reforms.

The Dede Thompson Bartlett Center for Admission and Career Education was the subject of an Architectural Record article that interviewed the building’s architect about its inspiration and its intention to “uplift and inspire.”

Professor Pasquale S. Toscano wrote a guest essay for The New York Times describing how students have been fascinated by the creation of the King James Bible as an example of cooperative intellectual struggle in a digital world.

Noah Daube-Valois ’28 talked to Boston 25 News about his advocacy to ensure nursing home residents are provided a monthly allowance.

The Group, by Mary McCarthy (class of 1933), was the subject of an article in The Rumpus titled “Books that Made Me Gay: The Group by Mary McCarthy.”