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 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. Joshua Simmons ’01 wrote a letter to the editor of The Washington Post, reflecting on his experience being both LGBTQ+ and Jewish during Pride month. Vassar College was mentioned in an article for Philanthropy about the recent $28 million donation made towards the music programs. Eric Marcus ’80 was featured on NPR’s podcast, All Things Considered, talking about the latest season of his podcast, Making Gay History, which is focusing on the lives of LGBTQ+ people during the Nazi era. E.A. Hanks ’05 was profiled in Vanity Fair about her new book, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, detailing her intense childhood and life as the daughter of a celebrity. View More Items
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.
Joshua Simmons ’01 wrote a letter to the editor of The Washington Post, reflecting on his experience being both LGBTQ+ and Jewish during Pride month.
Vassar College was mentioned in an article for Philanthropy about the recent $28 million donation made towards the music programs.
Eric Marcus ’80 was featured on NPR’s podcast, All Things Considered, talking about the latest season of his podcast, Making Gay History, which is focusing on the lives of LGBTQ+ people during the Nazi era.
E.A. Hanks ’05 was profiled in Vanity Fair about her new book, The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road, detailing her intense childhood and life as the daughter of a celebrity.
