Virginia “Ginnie” Cretella Mars ʼ51, Pʼ82, GPʼ04, ʼ07, a cherished member of the Vassar community, passed away on September 1, 2024. Survived by her four daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, she’s remembered for her spirit of kindness and dedication to others. 

Seven years in the making, The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts officially opened on the weekend of October 25, 2024 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as stimulating speakers and panels that addressed the world of work and the continuing relevance of the liberal arts in tackling global issues.

“Genius Award” winner Dr. Michelle Monje ’98 returned to her alma mater to deliver a lecture on her breakthroughs in cancer research.

Vassar’s new Sustainability Director, Kenneth Foster, is mapping multifaceted plans to guide the College toward its goal of carbon neutrality.

As she assumes her new role as Chair of Vassar’s Board of Trustees, Sharon Chang ’84 P’19 reflects on her 40-plus-year journey with the College she loves.

Vassar welcomed four new members to the College’s Board of Trustees this year.

Vassar has made an ongoing effort to acknowledge the displacement of Native peoples from the land where the campus has been built and to build relationships with those Native nations today. The College recently hosted a visit by the Tribal Liaison from the Stockbridge-Munsee, whose ancestors were forcibly moved from the land.