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Sonia Gollerkeri ‘21 (left) and Cara Moore ‘21

Recent Grads Honored for Service Beyond Vassar’s Gates

Sonia Gollerkeri ’21, of Boston, and Cara Moore ’21, of New York City, were recipients of the 2021 Frances Aaron Hess ’53 Awards.

Two Vassar Grads Awarded Fulbright Fellowships

Julie Morel ’19 and Hattie Goodwin ’21 have been awarded Fulbright Fellowships for 2021–22.

The Queer Liberation March Strides On

Tens of thousands of participants are expected to join the 3rd Annual Queer Liberation March when it steps off in New York City’s Bryant Park on Sunday, June 27. Ann Northrop ’70 is one of the chief organizers of the “alternative” march.

Art Students Delve into the History of a Great Wonder

Students in Assistant Professor of Art Christopher Platts’ Art 218 class collaborated with the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center to spotlight the design of the Alumnae House living room by artist Violet Oakley.

Vassar Everywhere

Hamilton actor Paul Stovall was interviewed on WAMC about a Celebrating the African Spirit event co-sponsored by Vassar College at which he performs parts of Fredrick Douglass’s 1858 speech in Poughkeepsie.

Submitted by jabailey on Thu, 07/29/2021 - 13:37

Hamilton actor Paul Stovall was interviewed on WAMC about a Celebrating the African Spirit event co-sponsored by Vassar College at which he performs parts of Fredrick Douglass’s 1858 speech in Poughkeepsie.

Benjamin Ho, author and Associate Professor of Economics, was quoted at length in the New Yorker article “Are Americans More Trusting Than They Seem?”

Submitted by mogange on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:35

Benjamin Ho, author and Associate Professor of Economics, was quoted at length in the New Yorker article “Are Americans More Trusting Than They Seem?”

The Poughkeepsie Journal previewed Hamilton actor Paul Oakley Stovall’s reenactment of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 1858 speech at College Hill—an event co-sponsored by Vassar College.

Submitted by mogange on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 09:39

The Poughkeepsie Journal previewed Hamilton actor Paul Oakley Stovall’s reenactment of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 1858 speech at College Hill—an event co-sponsored by Vassar College.

In an op-ed published by the Brookings Institution, President Elizabeth H. Bradley argues that colleges can do a lot more to help students graduate.

Submitted by mebrown on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 14:25

In an op-ed published by the Brookings Institution, President Elizabeth H. Bradley argues that colleges can do a lot more to help students graduate.

Leonard Steinhorn ’77, Professor of Communication and Affiliate Professor of History at American University and CBS News Radio Political Analyst, talked about baby boomers and their role in social change on PBS NewsHour.

Submitted by mebrown on Thu, 07/15/2021 - 14:22

Leonard Steinhorn ’77, Professor of Communication and Affiliate Professor of History at American University and CBS News Radio Political Analyst, talked about baby boomers and their role in social change on PBS NewsHour.

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Recent Grads Honored for Service Beyond Vassar’s Gates

Two Vassar Grads Awarded Fulbright Fellowships

The Queer Liberation March Strides On

Art Students Delve into the History of a Great Wonder

Vassar Everywhere

<em>Hamilton</em> actor Paul Stovall was interviewed on WAMC about a Celebrating the African Spirit event co-sponsored by Vassar College at which he performs parts of Fredrick Douglass’s 1858 speech in Poughkeepsie.

Benjamin Ho, author and Associate Professor of Economics, was quoted at length in the <em>New Yorker</em> article “Are Americans More Trusting Than They Seem?”

The <em>Poughkeepsie Journal</em> previewed <em>Hamilton</em> actor Paul Oakley Stovall’s reenactment of abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s 1858 speech at College Hill—an event co-sponsored by Vassar College.

In an op-ed published by the Brookings Institution, President Elizabeth H. Bradley argues that colleges can do a lot more to help students graduate.

Leonard Steinhorn ’77, Professor of Communication and Affiliate Professor of History at American University and CBS News Radio Political Analyst, talked about baby boomers and their role in social change on <em>PBS NewsHour</em>.