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Remarkable Vassar Women You May Never Have Heard Of

Throughout the year–and especially during Women’s History Month–Vassar honors the achievements of women alums and faculty members who have made a difference in the world.

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The Poughkeepsie Journal’s Photo ‘Morgue’ Holds Hudson Valley History. Now a Community Is Trying to Save It.

A recent Signature Program at The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts delved into a local treasure trove of information on major events and everyday life.

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Haley Scheonegge Defends Mile National Title for Fourth Career Championship

Haley earned her second consecutive national title with the fourth-fastest time in Division III history at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships.

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Vassar Institute Signature Program Focuses on Preserving and Showing Women’s Work in Independent Film

Vassar hosted a three-day conference at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts celebrating the work of women independent filmmakers, some of whom championed social justice causes for more than 50 years.

Women Founders on Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Spirit

A panel of alum women founders discuss their approach to entrepreneurship. Learn what they have to say about driving innovation.

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A Woman of Influence: Sarah Josepha Hale

Sarah Josepha Hale—a woman most have never heard of—had a significant impact on shaping the school as an early advisor to founder Matthew Vassar. Some also credit her for helping to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.

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Congratulations to the Latest Round of Faculty Members to Receive Tenure

Vassar’s Dean of Faculty announced that 11 members of the Vassar faculty in 10 academic disciplines have been granted tenure this year. Get acquainted with these scholars.

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Men’s Basketball Wins Second Liberty League Championship in School History

The men’s basketball team won its second Liberty League title in school history. The Brewers avenged two regular season losses to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, posting a 57–53 victory in the league championship game.

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Vassar Receives Renewed Davis UWC Scholars Funding

Vassar benefits from the partnership of the Davis United World College Scholars Program, which provides scholarship funding to financial aid-eligible Davis United World College Scholars—graduates of the 18 international UWC high schools attending more than 100 U.S. post-secondary partner institutions.