This is Vassar: The newsletter for Vassar College Alumnae/i and Families

Vassar Welcomes the Class of 2017

This month, Vassar welcomed 666 members of its newest class—2017. It’s a highly diverse group that includes 79 first-generation students and students from 28 different nations. Turns out, many of Vassar’s incoming freshmen have already accomplished some pretty impressive things. Learn more about the class and view a slideshow of images from Move-In Day! Read More …

The “Almost Famous” Sakina Jaffrey ’84 on the Hit Show House of Cards

Sakina Jaffrey ’84, talks about her role as the president’s chief of staff on the hit show House of Cards, going to the Emmys, and “the bizarre phenomenon of almost-fame.” Read More …

March On Washington 50-Year Anniversary

Vassar will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington with programs and an exhibition of photographs of the march Sept. 26 – Oct. 12. Read More …

We Did It!

Thousands of supporters “did it.” Donate, that is. As a result, the Vassar 150: World Changing campaign surpassed its goal by more than $31 million. Watch as Meryl Streep ’71 and others tell us why they did it. Read More …

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