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Fearlessly consequential liberal arts school in the Hudson Valley with inspiring students and alums.
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This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for the much—the beauty in nature, the intellect of our Vassar family, and the capacity for compassion in humankind.
(Photo by Tamar Thibodeau)
Red leaves of a tree in the fall
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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What a fantastic orchestra performance! (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
An orchestra performing on a stage with an audience watching. Behind the stage is a large pipe organ.
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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What are the origins of Thanksgiving? You might be surprised to learn that Sarah Josepha Hale, an early supporter of Vassar—and correspondent of Matthew Vassar—was the catalyst behind its establishment as a national holiday, with the support of President Abraham Lincoln.
https://nyti.ms/4p3makp
Opinion | Thanksgiving Is a Celebration of American Rebirth
An opportunity for families and friends and, by extension, communities, states, and the country itself to have a national reset.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Vassar College Social at The Society for Neuroscience conference in San Diego CA. Great catching up with old and new friends! #SfN2025 #Vassar @vassar.bsky.social @sfn.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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anyone watching The Beast in Me? No spoilers, just some basic, empirically-supported observations to share: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mirr...
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Why Claire Danes's Face Matters
In addition to facilitating subtle emotional expressions on screen, allowing our faces to age naturally increases our ability to experience our own and others' emotions.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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How do we tell impactful stories that relate deeply to people? The subject was tackled at a recent Signature Program at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts.

https://bit.ly/47ZGw83
Four people sitting on stools on a stage
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Kaleidoscope is one of our favorite celebrations—with flags, food, and a phenomenal talent show!
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Phylis Klaus '53 was named to the Prenatal Science Research Institute 2025 Hall of Honor for her work to promote compassionate care, championing the doula in women's obstetrics.

https://ppphallofhonororg.wordpress.com/2025-hoh-inductees/
Two people smiling and holding hands in a gathering room in a house.
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Director and screenwriter Noah Baumbach '91 talked to the New York Times—along with George Clooney and Adam Sandler—about their latest film, "Jay Kelly."

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/movies/george-clooney-adam-sandler-noah-baumbach-jay-kelly.html
Three people standing and posing together.
November 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Still gorgeous! (Photos by Lance Diaz '26)
A tree with reddish-orange leaves A tree with bright orange leaves, with a person standing in front of it. A few trees, some with red leaves and one with golden leaves next to a sidewalk crossing surrounded by lawn. The sun is peaking through some of the red leaves. A hammock hangs between two of the trees.
November 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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The Jordan Peele documentary, High Horse: The Black Cowboy—featuring commentary by Professor Mia Mask (author of Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western)—will begin streaming on Peacock today.

https://bit.ly/4pmCeNB
Watch High Horse: The Black Cowboy | Peacock
A pop culture and historical docuseries revealing the story of the Black cowboy, whose history has been stolen, erased and left untold.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Congratulations to the entire team of A SIMPLE HERSTORY—which was part of the 2025 Powerhouse Theater Season—on winning an Anthem Award!
https://bit.ly/4a5BdoT

Three people sitting at desks, while two people stand. All are smiling and laughing.
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Welcome our 11 new tenure-track faculty members—each with unique and diverse talents, interests, and areas of expertise.
https://bit.ly/4pnSOgn
A large gothic-style stone building in the background and trees and lawn in the foreground.
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Are you familiar with the philosopher Laozi (Lao Tzu)? Here's illuminating tutorial by Brian Van Norden, Professor and Chair of Philosophy on the James Monroe Taylor Chair.

https://bit.ly/3Lzgeke
Wisdom of China: Laozi
This brief documentary introduces Laozi (Lao Tzu), who, according to tradition, was an ancient philosopher who founded Daoism (Taoism) and wrote the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching), the "Classic of the Way and Virtue." This documentary explains the historical...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Practicing for Saturday's concert! (Photo by Salma Muhammad Al-Sheabani '28)
An orchestra perfomring on stage
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Welcome to the newly renamed Winton Evans Bridge for Laboratory Sciences, named by Rowland Winton Evans ’75 in honor of his mother Katherine “Kay” Winton Evans ’46, P’75, and his grandfather David J. Winton P’46, GP’75, GGP’05, ’10.
https://bit.ly/49gfCtv
A group of people posting outside a building named Winton Evans Bridge for Laboratory Sciences
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Meet Ismail Rashid, Professor and Chair of History on the Marion Musser Lloyd '32 Chair, who talks about his specialty—African history.
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Still gorgeous! (Photo by Lance Diaz '26)
A tree with bright red fall leaves on it. Below it are lawns and sidewalks.
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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It was a perfect weekend for Special Olympics volleyball—thanks to SAAC for hosting! (Photos by Katherine Taylor '28)
November 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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A little hands on stress therapy...
A person petting a small goat.
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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“It’s really broadened my world view, and I feel really grateful that I get to be a part of something that I found so beneficial as a child—it’s like giving back." Claire Basler-Chang '22, on her nearly 2-year Peace Corps experience working with children in Belize.
https://bit.ly/47FqWOQ
A group photo with four children and one adult, who is kneeling. In the background is multi-colored curtains and other decorations.
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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In honor of Veteran's Day, President Elizabeth Bradley writes about amplifying veteran voices in higher education in an Albany Times Union op-ed.* (*article behind paywall) https://bit.ly/47MWKjl
Commentary: More than ever, college campuses need veterans’ voices
Institutions must do more not just to bring vets into higher education, but to make them part of the campus community. The benefits flow both ways.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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The second day of our Signature Program, Storytelling For Change, we were joined by a fantastic panel—Mike Gillis, Lynette Clemetson, and Eric Marcus ’80—for a discussion on illuminating critical stories. Read more about our presenters here: https://bit.ly/3IZ24Id
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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What does life look like after college in our AI world? Gene Carlton Waddy ’27 shared the dais with Burning Glass Institute's Carlo Salerno on the first day of the Storytelling for Change—a Signature Program at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts. Join us for day 2! https://bit.ly/3IZ24Id
November 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM