News and Events Home 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 BroadwayWorld reported on the 39th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar, announcing both the cast and programming. 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. History Professor Robert Brigham was a guest on WAMC’s The Roundtable panel discussion about the recent military action in Iran. Vassar College was mentioned in an article for Philanthropy about the recent $28 million donation made towards the music programs. Eric Marcus ’80 was featured on NPR’s podcast, All Things Considered, talking about the latest season of his podcast, Making Gay History, which is focusing on the lives of LGBTQ+ people during the Nazi era. Joshua Simmons ’01 wrote a letter to the editor of The Washington Post, reflecting on his experience being both LGBTQ+ and Jewish during Pride month. Thomas Beller ’87 wrote a piece for The New Yorker on navigating grief through basketball, years after his father’s death. Smithsonian reported on a new quarter that honors notable astronomer Vera Rubin ’48. View More Items
BroadwayWorld reported on the 39th Powerhouse Theater Season at Vassar, announcing both the cast and programming.
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.
History Professor Robert Brigham was a guest on WAMC’s The Roundtable panel discussion about the recent military action in Iran.
Vassar College was mentioned in an article for Philanthropy about the recent $28 million donation made towards the music programs.
Eric Marcus ’80 was featured on NPR’s podcast, All Things Considered, talking about the latest season of his podcast, Making Gay History, which is focusing on the lives of LGBTQ+ people during the Nazi era.
Joshua Simmons ’01 wrote a letter to the editor of The Washington Post, reflecting on his experience being both LGBTQ+ and Jewish during Pride month.
Thomas Beller ’87 wrote a piece for The New Yorker on navigating grief through basketball, years after his father’s death.