News and Events News & EventsAll NewsIn the MediaEventsPress ReleasesFeatured Videos Members of the Vassar community are always making news! Find the latest media mentions of alums, students, faculty, and other employees right here. In the Media Emily Folger (class of 1879) was the final clue on Final Jeopardy!, which was correctly guessed by a contestant who was a great, great, great, niece of Folger. David Foote ’75 was a co-host on Episode 44 of The AIX Factor, discussing the shift in HR jobs within the context of an AI-driven innovation economy. The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, Heartwood at Vassar, and The Salt Line were featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal.* (*article behind paywall) Benjamin Prosky ’90 discussed his career, Vassar, and the influence of architect Phyllis Lambert ’48, on the PreserveCast podcast. Lisa Kudrow ’85, star of HBO’s The Comeback, was featured in The New York Times after it was announced that the show will be returning for a third season in 2026. The Houston Chronicle mentioned Vassar College in an article about National Fudge Day, citing the first known fudge recipe written by Emelyn Battersby, Class of 1892. BroadwayWorld reported on the 39th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar, announcing both the cast and programming. Professor of Education Chris Bjork was quoted in an article for U.S. News about research showing the rise of parents who are financially investing in their children’s sports activities. History Professor Robert Brigham was a guest on WAMC’s The Roundtable panel discussion about the recent military action in Iran. View More Items
Emily Folger (class of 1879) was the final clue on Final Jeopardy!, which was correctly guessed by a contestant who was a great, great, great, niece of Folger.
David Foote ’75 was a co-host on Episode 44 of The AIX Factor, discussing the shift in HR jobs within the context of an AI-driven innovation economy.
The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, Heartwood at Vassar, and The Salt Line were featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal.* (*article behind paywall)
Benjamin Prosky ’90 discussed his career, Vassar, and the influence of architect Phyllis Lambert ’48, on the PreserveCast podcast.
Lisa Kudrow ’85, star of HBO’s The Comeback, was featured in The New York Times after it was announced that the show will be returning for a third season in 2026.
The Houston Chronicle mentioned Vassar College in an article about National Fudge Day, citing the first known fudge recipe written by Emelyn Battersby, Class of 1892.
BroadwayWorld reported on the 39th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar, announcing both the cast and programming.
Professor of Education Chris Bjork was quoted in an article for U.S. News about research showing the rise of parents who are financially investing in their children’s sports activities.
History Professor Robert Brigham was a guest on WAMC’s The Roundtable panel discussion about the recent military action in Iran.
