Drawing on interviews, archival footage, and his own experiences, Time Out Grant 2026 recipient Gilad Thaler ’13 will examine how journalists navigate the emotional demands of covering traumatic stories and how news organizations can better understand and address the effects of secondary traumatic stress.
Visiting scientist Sandrine Thomas updated the Vassar community on operations at the amazing new observatory named for renowned astronomer Vera C. Rubin ’48.
With a highly competitive $505,000 grant, microbiologist Emily Bruce ’07 will spend five years investigating how animal influenza viruses overcome barriers to infect human cells—research that could improve pandemic risk assessment and prevention.
From Vassar’s stages to an international mathematics conference, Emma LaPlace ’20 has built a career combining math and drama—two passions that now come together in what she calls her “dream job.”
The Alumnae/i Association of Vassar College (AAVC) has announced its slate of awardees for 2026, representing a wide swath of class years, professions, and passions.
Over 40 years of the Clifden Program, students have found purpose, community, adventure—and lasting memories in Ireland. The program blends classroom teaching with cultural immersion, creating lasting connections between Vassar students and an Irish village.
During Reunion 2026, alums enjoyed seeing old friends, making new ones, and, of course, revisiting the campus. It was the classes ending in 1s and 6s that returned to campus this year, and the Class of 1976 celebrated its landmark 50th Reunion.
Award-winning new plays by Vassar students Avery Epstein and Leila Stark tackle surveillance, addiction, dementia, and human connection, earning praise from acclaimed playwrights and underscoring the College’s growing reputation for nurturing emerging theatrical voices.
Sharing a brutal rejection letter and hard-earned wisdom, Noah Baumbach joined student and campus leaders in celebrating a Vassar class shaped by pandemic disruption, creativity, and community care.
