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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 1d

The country is facing the gravest threat to its constitutional democracy since the Civil War. That was the assessment of the current political situation from former national security official Steven Cash ’84, who spoke with students.
https://bit.ly/4pNBkeg

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 1d

Students don't just draw with charcoal in ART-107, they make charcoal!
(Photos by Leo Kogan '28)

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A person outside burning small pieces of wood in a metal cylinder.

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A person holding a box of drawing charcoal, showing it to others.

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 1d

Students gain work experience and knowledge, with help from our alum network.
https://bit.ly/4nxlLps

Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 5d

Regatta and celebration by Vassar's rowing teams and alums paid homage to the Olympic-qualifying event held in Poughkeepsie in 1936 that propelled the U.S. team to gold in Berlin.
https://bit.ly/4nYhMSB

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Aubrey Scherer '29, who was named one of 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars—a recognition for academic talent, leadership, service, and community contribution.

Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 6d

Come get your matcha! (Photos by Leo Kogan '28)

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SUNY New Paltz @sunynewpaltz.bsky.social · 21d

TOGETHER: SUNY New Paltz and Vassar College are teaming up to expand the educational goals so students at Vassar can attend the Master’s Program at SUNY New Paltz!

Read More About the BA/MBA Program Here: www.vassar.edu/news/vassar-...

#sunynewpaltz @vassar.bsky.social #HudsonValley #gradschool

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Rebecca Peretz-Lange @rebeccaperetzlange.bsky.social · 21d

My RAs had a blast showing off their research findings at the #URSI2025 Sympsium at @vassar.bsky.social!

Results coming soon to a conference near you (if you live in Chicago or Montreal…)

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Dr. Michele Tugade @micheletugade.bsky.social · 17d

A wonderful URSI Symposium at Vassar College! My students shared findings from our research on Yoga, Mindfulness & Resilience & shared valuable insights with all. Grateful for this amazing team! Aviv-Fisher Brown, Zoë Shelley, Michelle Lima Enriquez, & Carla Olla. ✨ #resilience @vassar.bsky.social

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 6d

Enjoying the fruits of students' research at the URSI Symposium!
https://bit.ly/488OQCY

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 6d

Don't miss the Arlington Farmers Market! (Photo by Leo Kogan ‘28)

Two people looking through crates of apples in a farmers market tent.

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 7d

We wish you peace and goodness on Yom Kippur.
Find services and more: https://bit.ly/4gVKJMU

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 9d

We're loving this New York Times "Routine" piece featuring John Leguizamo P'23, S'90, as he discusses his typical day with his new stage show, "The Other Americans." Leguizamo, our 2022 Commencement speaker, is generous with his time with Vassar's drama and film students.
https://nyti.ms/4pLPhcD

How John Leguizamo Spends a Day Before Taking the Stage

The actor fits in tennis with his son, a writing session and lots of dancing before performing his new show at the Public Theater.

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 11d

Welcome families and friends! (Photo by Mikayla Rivera '27)

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 12d

In this episode of Office Hours—and in celebration of Latine Heritage Month—Professor David Tavarez talks about Colonial Mexico, indigenous manuscripts preserved of the Zapotec people who were persecuted by the Catholic Church, and more

Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 13d

In this episode of What's So Great About Poughkeepsie, welcome to My Market—a staple of our neighborhood for a deli sandwich or a few groceries.

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 16d

Shana Tovah!

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 19d

Join us on Sunday, September 21 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. for the Sun Day Festival on the Vassar Library Lawn! Celebrate the power of solar with an afternoon full of activities. For more info, visit bit.ly/46a1uQG.

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 20d

A historic 2024–25 for Vassar Athletics! Hall of Fame launched, teams won titles, and the Brewers ranked top 11% nationally. Student-athletes thrived academically, and donor-supported upgrades elevated their experience. Read more in the link in our bio. (All photos attributed to Stockton Photo Inc.)

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 20d

For our My Vassar series, we asked students what's one part of their Vassar experience that resonates. For Nika Jalali '28, it's the beauty of our campus—its grounds and architecture.

Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 23d

Learn more about our new Dean of Faculty, Demetrius Eudell.
https://bit.ly/4m3oup3

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 25d

Vassar kicked off the academic year on September 3 with its 161st Convocation ceremonies in the Chapel by celebrating and acknowledging the changes and challenges that are part of any college career—and life after Vassar.
https://bit.ly/4gidJhf

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 26d

Deep cuts in government funding for scientific research have forced many colleges and other institutions to curtail or even eliminate many research programs. This is not the case with Vassar's Undergraduate Research Summer Institute.

https://bit.ly/3JG35F7

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 28d

One the world's greatest mathematicians will be on campus to provide two lectures this week! Terrance Tao will discuss machine-assisted proof on Sept. 11, exploring the role of machines in mathematics, and analytic prime number theory on Sept. 12.
https://www.vassar.edu/math/events

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Vassar @vassar.bsky.social · 29d

When Dutchess Outreach needed a partner to help prepare meals for Poughkeepsie's homeless while their kitchen was being renovated, they knew they could count on Vassar's Dining Services staff.
https://bit.ly/3HHJ2pe

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