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Taking a Deep Look at its Past, Vassar Announces New Inclusive History Initiative

Posted 2/7/2023

Vassar is embarking on an inclusive history initiative with a goal of engaging our community broadly to research, document, and make publicly accessible the history of Vassar with respect to diversity, equity, and inclusion.


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