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 Vera Rubin ’48 was profiled in FoxWeather about her contributions to the astronomy community and legacy as one of the few women in her field. Mid Hudson News reported on Vassar and its ongoing positive economic impact on the community. Professor Emeritus of English Frank Bergon was mentioned in Variety after the film adaptation of his novel, Wild Game, was announced, starring Miles Teller and Casey Affleck. Amitava Kumar, Professor of English on the Helen D. Lockwood Chair, wrote a piece in The New Yorker about his experience traveling through India on the Himsagar Express. Paco (Francis) Underhill ’75 spoke at SXSW 2025 on a panel about the correlation between neuroscience and brand design. Alison Spodek, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of Environmental Studies, wrote for Nautilus on her leukemia diagnosis, and how it led her to investigate its origins. Anu Duggal ’01 was profiled in Fortune on her successful career, including starting her venture firm, Female Founders Fund. Liza Powel O’Brien ’92 was profiled in Town & Country Magazine about her career and how she met her husband, comedian Conan O’Brien. Assistant Chemistry Professor Krystle McLaughlin was featured in ChemistryWorld about how she balanced motherhood, her research, and an upcoming tenure track during the pandemic. View More Items
Vera Rubin ’48 was profiled in FoxWeather about her contributions to the astronomy community and legacy as one of the few women in her field.
Professor Emeritus of English Frank Bergon was mentioned in Variety after the film adaptation of his novel, Wild Game, was announced, starring Miles Teller and Casey Affleck.
Amitava Kumar, Professor of English on the Helen D. Lockwood Chair, wrote a piece in The New Yorker about his experience traveling through India on the Himsagar Express.
Paco (Francis) Underhill ’75 spoke at SXSW 2025 on a panel about the correlation between neuroscience and brand design.
Alison Spodek, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of Environmental Studies, wrote for Nautilus on her leukemia diagnosis, and how it led her to investigate its origins.
Anu Duggal ’01 was profiled in Fortune on her successful career, including starting her venture firm, Female Founders Fund.
Liza Powel O’Brien ’92 was profiled in Town & Country Magazine about her career and how she met her husband, comedian Conan O’Brien.
Assistant Chemistry Professor Krystle McLaughlin was featured in ChemistryWorld about how she balanced motherhood, her research, and an upcoming tenure track during the pandemic.
