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Science and Tech Bring Vassar and West Point Together

Professor of Physics and Astronomy Jenny Magnes kicked off her leadership of Vassar’s West Point Initiative with a visit by six members of the West Point faculty to explore how the two institutions can share their scientific equipment, including Vassar’s new quantum computer.

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Podcasting Legend Sarah Koenig, Host of Serial, Visits Vassar

2025 Alex Krieger ’95 Memorial Lecturer Sarah Koenig, host of the popular podcast Serial, was interviewed by Professor Paulina Bren on campus recently.

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Vassar Institute Signature Program Explores Partnerships Between Local Colleges, Agencies, and School Districts

Local college officials met for three days of workshops with representatives of local school districts, local, government and not-for-profit-agencies to develop strategies to improve opportunities for Poughkeepsie public school students.

Celebrating Pioneering Women

Vassar women–students, faculty, and alums–have been pioneers in the fields of science and social justice since the College’s founding. As we observe Women’s History Month, here are some stories about some of them that we have highlighted on the College website.

Vassar Everywhere

Vera Rubin ’48 was profiled in FoxWeather about her contributions to the astronomy community and legacy as one of the few women in her field.

Amitava Kumar, Professor of English on the Helen D. Lockwood Chair, wrote a piece in The New Yorker about his experience traveling through India on the Himsagar Express.

Professor Emeritus of English Frank Bergon was mentioned in Variety after the film adaptation of his novel, Wild Game, was announced, starring Miles Teller and Casey Affleck.

Anu Duggal ’01 was profiled in Fortune on her successful career, including starting her venture firm, Female Founders Fund.

Alison Spodek, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of Environmental Studies, wrote for Nautilus on her leukemia diagnosis, and how it led her to investigate its origins.