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Orange and pink colors of the Trifid and Lagoon nebulas. Clouds of hydrogen emit a pink glow while hot stars shine blue.

Vera C. Rubin Observatory releases its first images

With help from the world’s largest digital camera, the stunning first public images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory—named after the renowned astronomer and class of 1948 alumna—were released on Monday.

Photo Credit: Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NSF/DOE

A group of people standing, laughing and talking outside at night.

Reunion 2025 Highlights

Wet weather posed a challenge, but alums say spending more time indoors spurred meaningful connections!

An elderly man and woman standing together on a wooden walkway in a lush, forested area, smiling and talking.

Phyllis Klaus ’57: Doyenne of Doulas

A naturally curious alum, Phyllis Klaus ’57, P’82, played a key role in starting the modern doula movement, combining research with a lot of heart. From her days taking childhood development classes at Vassar to her early work in Guatemala—and earning her doctorate in psychology in her 80s—she has remained committed to learning and supporting others.

Front of the Taylor Hall Gate: a large stone building with the entrance to campus

Vassar Celebrates Eight Faculty Members Granted Full Professorships

Vassar’s Board of Trustees has voted to award full professorships to eight members of the faculty, Dean of Faculty Brian Daly announced.

Jubilant graduates throw their mortar boards in the air.

Graduates—all 630 of them—Celebrate Four Years at Vassar

Amid the cheers of over 3,000 guests and words of wisdom from fellow alums, College administrators—and even Yoda—more than 600 graduates celebrated Commencement on May 25.

How Humans, Animals, and Sound Environments Shape Each Other

Scholars who study sound in a range of disciplines gathered to exchange their findings during a Signature Program of The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts in May.

Vassar Students Forge Collaborations and Gain Confidence in International Studies Class

Four Vassar students and two students from Dutchess Community College competed as a team at the National Model United Nations (MNUN) conference in New York City in April.

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Schoenegge Defends 1500 Meters Title and Earns First Team All-American Honors in the 5000; Dennis Collects First Outdoor Track and Field Second Team All-American Honor

Sophomore Haley Schoenegge defended her 1500 meters national title along with securing First Team All-American in the 5000 meters while junior Jahmilia Dennis earned Second Team All-American honors in the triple jump in her first NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships appearance on Saturday

Three people standing for a picture in front of a banner for the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts.

Uplifting Education Summit at Vassar Delves Into Boosting College Completion Rates

An all-day Education Summit at The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts explored ways to ensure that those who start college do end up with a degree.