News and Events

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In the Media

China’s coronavirus vaccine shows military’s growing role in medical research

Abigail Coplin, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Science, Technology, and Society, was quoted in a Nature story about the military’s growing role in medical research in China.

Nonfiction and Narrative Popular Philosophy

Barry Lam, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy, wrote a Daily Nous article.

The New Yorker

Hua Hsu is also a staff writer for The New Yorker. View biography and work.

Food insecurity being addressed in the Hudson Valley

Professor of Economics David Kennett, who helped create the Concerned Neighbors Committee to aid struggling residents of the community, was quoted in a Mid Hudson News story about how food insecurity is being addressed in the Hudson Valley.

A fascist manifesto is gaining fans on the right, including state Sen. Roger Chamberlain.

Professor Dozier quoted in an article about a MN State Senator's promotion of a book that promotes ancient Greece as a model of violent masculinity."

Vassar Faculty Panel: The History of Social Movements and the Fight for Racial Justice

Summer Institute for the Liberal Arts

A new study shows emerging economies are catching up

Paul Johnson, Professor of Economics, was mentioned in an Economist story about a study on economic growth in emerging economies.

Vassar College implements safety, security protocols to protect students, staff returning for fall

Dean of the College Carlos Alamo-Pastrana talks to News12 Westchester about Vassar’s new safety protocols.

Cawthorn Takes a Hard-Right Turn

Professor Dozier quoted by Smoky Mountain News regarding a congressional candidate's use of the ancient Roman acronym S.P.Q.R., which is also a favorite symbol of hate groups."