Back-to-School Special: The Teen Brain
Actress and producer Lisa Kudrow ’85 and Associate Professor Abby Baird ’91, a developmental psychologist, recently met in Vassar’s famed Alumnae House Pub to discuss the often frustratingly opaque workings of the teenage brain. In this video, Baird sheds light on the ways in which teenagers use emotions and cognition to make decisions. Read More …
Meet the Class of 2016
Mere days ago, Vassar welcomed its newest class of future alumnae/i to the college: the 660 members of the Class of 2016. Plus, view a slideshow from move-in day! Read More …
Freeze-Frame on Pediatric Cancer
Daniel Shapiro ’88 and a group of volunteers run Snapshots of Strength, a photo project that ensures that families who are struggling with pediatric cancer always have high quality images of their children. Read More …
Luce Scholars Asian Studies Fellowship
Each year, the Luce Scholars Program sends 15–18 recent U.S. college graduates and young professionals to one of 15 Asian nations to work for a local company or organization. Read More …
