Shaping History: Vassar Pioneers Profiled in PBS Documentary
The PBS documentary Makers: Women Who Make America, narrated by Meryl Streep ’71, provides a fascinating overview of 150 trailblazers, including journalist Lynn Povich ’65, former sex crimes prosecutor Linda Fairstein ’69, yoga innovator Nevine Michaan ’76, and educator Rachel Simmons ’96. Watch the video segments. Read More …
Philadelphia Inquirer Op-Ed on Affirmative Action Ruling
President Hill responds to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that colleges first consider “race-neutral alternatives,” before turning to racial classifications in admissions. Read More …
Nathan Tauger ’14 Earns Truman Scholarship
2013 Truman Scholar Nathan Tauger ’14, who aims to improve access to education, health care, and jobs back home in West Virginia, will receive up to $30,000 to pursue a master’s degree in public health. Read More …
Luz Burgos-Lopez Named ALANA Center Director
Its new director says the ALANA Center has been a valuable resource for Vassar’s students of color for many years, but that it has plenty of “untapped potential.” Read More …
