Stories

Feb. 10, 2021

In conjunction with a Poughkeepsie nonprofit, Vassar faculty, administrators, and students are helping to shed light on the contributions of enslaved Africans and their descendants to the growth and prosperity of the Hudson Valley.

Mar. 18, 2020

In celebration of Black History Month, five Vassar professors discuss some of the individuals who made an impact on them.

Jan. 30, 2019

For decades, black men and women have played important roles at Vassar and beyond. As we celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting some of those achievements and milestones, as well as some events that will take place on campus in February.

Feb. 23, 2018

2018 Triennial will focus on the enduring contributions and presence of African Americans on campus and provide plenty of opportunities for networking and connection.

Feb. 16, 2018

Keith St. John ’81 appeared to have a life plan set by an early age—his formidable mother wanted him to be a doctor. Instead, St. John created his own path, which led him to become the first openly gay black elected official in the United States.

Feb. 1, 2018

The story of race at Vassar is long and abundant. For decades, black men and women have played increasingly important roles at Vassar, and as we celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting the achievements of some of those students, faculty and alums.

Feb. 1, 2018

A film about Anita Hemmings, class of 1897, will soon be on the big screen, thanks to co-producers Reese Witherspoon and Zendaya. The actress Zendaya will portray Hemmings in the biopic.