News and Events News & Events All News In the Media Events Press Releases Featured Videos Members of the Vassar community are always making news! Find the latest media mentions of alums, students, faculty, and other employees right here. In the Media CanvasRebel interviewed Eddie Gamarra ’94 about his career in the entertainment industry. Nicole Kotzen ’10 was appointed as the new senior vice president for development and executive director of The Guardian. Creator of Blumhouse Productions, Jason Blum ’91, was recently interviewed for Inc., discussing his successful career as a horror movie producer. Emily Folger (class of 1879) was the final clue on Final Jeopardy!, which was correctly guessed by a contestant who was a great, great, great, niece of Folger. The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, Heartwood at Vassar, and The Salt Line were featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal.* (*article behind paywall) Benjamin Prosky ’90 discussed his career, Vassar, and the influence of architect Phyllis Lambert ’48, on the PreserveCast podcast. 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. The Houston Chronicle mentioned Vassar College in an article about National Fudge Day, citing the first known fudge recipe written by Emelyn Battersby, Class of 1892. Professor of Education Chris Bjork was quoted in an article for U.S. News about research showing the rise of parents who are financially investing in their children’s sports activities. View More Items
Nicole Kotzen ’10 was appointed as the new senior vice president for development and executive director of The Guardian.
Creator of Blumhouse Productions, Jason Blum ’91, was recently interviewed for Inc., discussing his successful career as a horror movie producer.
Emily Folger (class of 1879) was the final clue on Final Jeopardy!, which was correctly guessed by a contestant who was a great, great, great, niece of Folger.
The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, Heartwood at Vassar, and The Salt Line were featured in the Poughkeepsie Journal.* (*article behind paywall)
Benjamin Prosky ’90 discussed his career, Vassar, and the influence of architect Phyllis Lambert ’48, on the PreserveCast podcast.
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.
The Houston Chronicle mentioned Vassar College in an article about National Fudge Day, citing the first known fudge recipe written by Emelyn Battersby, Class of 1892.
Professor of Education Chris Bjork was quoted in an article for U.S. News about research showing the rise of parents who are financially investing in their children’s sports activities.