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Vera C. Rubin Observatory sits atop a rocky mountain ridge at sunset, with vibrant orange and yellow hues lighting the sky.

Powerful Telescope at Observatory Named for Vera Rubin ’48 Captures Stunning Images of the Cosmos

Vera C. Rubin Observatory, situated high in the Andes Mountains, is enabling scientists across the globe to learn a lot more about the nature of the universe.

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Four Thought-Provoking Public Programs Coming to The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts in the 2025-26 Academic Year

The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts—a convening space where scholars, students, and professionals from all over the world engage in meaningful work on contemporary challenges—has just announced its schedule of symposiums for the 2025–26 academic year.

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Vassar’s Office of Community-Engaged Learning Celebrates an Impactful Year With an End-of-Year Party and Awards Ceremony

Sixteen students who participated in community-engaged learning during the past academic year won awards for their service to the local community.

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Sa’ed Atshan, Randolph Fellow in Peace, Conflict, and the Middle East, Examines ‘Peace at Vassar’

Professor Sa’ed Atshan, the 2024-2025 Randolph Fellow in Peace, Conflict, and the Middle East, provided students and College leadership with a wealth of opportunities to examine issues related to peace, conflict, and restorative justice during his time at Vassar.

In the Media

Creator of Blumhouse Productions, Jason Blum ’91, was recently interviewed for Inc., discussing his successful career as a horror movie producer.
Professor of English Amitava Kumar was interviewed for Frontline about his profound love for reading and what books influenced him as a writer.
Assistant Professor of Sociology Catherine Tan was a panelist on the July 7 episode of WAMC’s The Roundtable.
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.
History Professor Robert Brigham was a guest on WAMC’s The Roundtable panel discussion about the recent military action in Iran.

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