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.

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.
 

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.

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.

What do baby alligators have to teach us about robotics? Plenty, say two Vassar alums studying the amphibious reptiles’ movements to design swimming robots—and perhaps uncover secrets about how animals evolved to move through water.

From writing Sex and the City with her childhood best friend to navigating Hollywood’s inevitable setbacks, Elisa Zuritsky ’92 shares career insights with Vassar students—and explains why optimism, resilience, and a liberal arts education matter.

Two Vassar alums, Joey More ’17, this year and Steph Jump ’17 in 2023, have been awarded Pokemon^© Scholarships, enabling them to complete dual master’s degrees from the Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art.

Vassar welcomes five new trustees, who bring a bring a wealth of talent and a wide variety of expertise to the board as they assume four-year terms this fall.