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The Frances D. Fergusson Good Neighbors Partnerships Grant is Now Open!

The Frances D. Fergusson Good Neighbors Partnerships Committee at Vassar aims to fund projects that create and/or support ongoing relationships between the Poughkeepsie and Vassar communities. To apply for the grant, please submit an application by Mar 7, 2025.

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Professor Mia Mask Explores the Legacy and Influence of Black Cowboy Films

Professor Mia Mask’s critically acclaimed book, Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western, examined the evolution of Black westerns from the 1950s to the present. Now the film professor brings a 15-film series focused on the genre to the British Film Institute.

Black History Month Happenings at Vassar

Dive in to rich traditions and new experiences during Vassar’s Black History Month celebrations throughout February.

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Vassar Points the Way Forward on Sustainability with Tour for Local Officials

Vassar Sustainability Director Kenneth Foster recently led a group of town and county officials on a tour of The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts to show them the building’s state-of-the-art energy conservation systems.

Inoa Honored with Award for Combating Antisemitism

Associate Dean of the College for Student Living and Wellness Luis Inoa has received a Shine A Light on Antisemitism Civic Courage Award from the Jewish Education Project.

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In 11th Year, Sophomore Career Connections Offers a Wealth of Insight

More than 257 Vassar students and 107 alum mentors spent the weekend of January 17–19 exploring career opportunities at the College’s 11th annual Sophomore Careers Connections.

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Vassar MLK Day Gathering Uplifts and Inspires

The Vassar community gathered online to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 20, 2025.

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Students’ Four-year Journey at the Loeb Leads to the Biennale Arte 2024 in Venice and Shapes Career Pathways

Four Vassar seniors who held various jobs at the Frances Lehman Loeb Center since their first year on campus demonstrated their expertise at a prestigious art event in Venice.

Leslie Offutt honored at the American Historical Association’s Annual Meeting

Leslie Offutt, Associate Professor Emerita of History, was recently honored at the American Historical Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting at a Conference on Latin American History Session entitled Interstitial Spaces of Empire and Resistance in Latin America: A Panel Honoring Leslie Offutt.