Alums

Virginia “Ginnie” Cretella Mars ʼ51: Celebrating a Lifetime of Leadership, Generosity, and Dedication to Vassar

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.

Jens Austin Astrup ’22 just joined the cast of General Hospital, as reported by MSN.

Tallulah Rector ’27 authored a Her Campus article on “How to Prepare for Election Day as a Vassar Student.”

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‘Genius Award’ Alum Gives Inspiring Talk on Her Work to Cure Pediatric Brain Cancer

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

Robin McClellan ’99, curator at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, recently discovered a never-before-seen Chopin waltz, as reported by the New York Times. Listen now.

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Sharon Chang ’84, P’19 Appointed Chair of Vassar’s Board of Trustees

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.

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Vassar Welcomes Talented Quartet of New Trustees to the Board

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

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Fighting for Immigrant Rights on Social Media

Carlos Eduardo Espina ’20—an immigrant rights activist, nonprofit leader, and veteran with 10 million TikTok followers, just added one more accomplishment to his CV—he spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in August.

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Olmsted Conference at Vassar Explores the Benefits of Beautiful Landscapes

A recent conference paid tribute to the vision of renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and focused on the benefits of living and working in a beautiful natural setting. Conference attendees spent a full day on the lush Vassar campus.