An international gathering of scholars and students at Vassar explored how politics, culture, technology, and history have shaped Asia’s environments—and the lives of its people.
Krystle McLaughlin has become the first Vassar professor elected a Fellow of the American Crystallographic Association. She was recognized for her scientific achievements, innovative teaching, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of researchers.
What does it take to lead a meaningful life? Two new grants launch a Vassar-wide exploration of character, purpose, and vocation, while faculty, administrators, and staff are honored for supporting students in their career journeys.
From writing Sex and the City with her childhood best friend to navigating Hollywood’s inevitable setbacks, Elisa Zuritsky ’92 shares career insights with Vassar students—and explains why optimism, resilience, and a liberal arts education matter.
Every summer, several Vassar students collaborate with faculty members on research projects exploring aspects of the creative arts through partnerships with other initiatives, programs, departments, and projects.
Visiting scientist Sandrine Thomas updated the Vassar community on operations at the amazing new observatory named for renowned astronomer Vera C. Rubin ’48.
This summer, 22 students explored everything from medieval samurai diaries to human rights as part of the Ford Scholars Program—a unique opportunity Vassar offers students to work closely with faculty mentors on research in the social sciences and humanities.
Mita Choudhury, Professor of History on the Evalyn Clark Chair, drew on family history to challenge students to look beyond traditional archives during Vassar’s 162nd Convocation.
This summer, a record 95 students worked with faculty members on 44 projects in 9 disciplines as part of the Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI).
