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

Vassar Celebrates Commencement in a Year Like No Other

Graduates and their families across the country and around the world watched Vassar’s 156th Commencement ceremony online. In an inspiring Commencement Address, Jason Blum ’91, producer of blockbuster horror movies, advised the graduates not to be afraid. Read More …

Reunion with a Twist

Reunion 2020, held virtually June 5 and 6, incorporated many of the same elements as traditional, in-person gatherings—class receptions, Celebrate Vassar festivities, and Alumnae/i College classes. If you missed any of the virtual events, don’t despair. Many are available online for all to watch. Read More …

NAACP-LDF’s Sherrilyn Ifill ’84 Says George Floyd Is a Tipping Point for Action

In a recent CBS 60 Minutes interview, Sherrilyn Ifill talked about the ways in which the Floyd case has shed light on longstanding racial inequities in the country and has prompted action. She helps answer the question on the minds of many: Where do we go from here? Read More …

Vassar Committee Formed to Plan Next Academic Year

President Elizabeth Bradley recently announced the formation of an advisory committee that will develop guidelines for a potential return to largely in-person classes on campus in the fall. Find out what Vassar officials are exploring. Read More …

June 2020


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