Campus Initiatives

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The Israel-Hamas war has presented challenges for colleges across the country. Here’s how Vassar is supporting the members of its campus community.

Lynn Straus ’46 was a philanthropist, adventurer, tireless champion of early childhood education, and an avid art collector. Upon her passing, she bequeathed nearly 50 pieces of artwork to the Loeb for the benefit of Vassar’s students.

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The Vassar Veterans Association will host the Braga 5K, a race/walk honoring the memory of Army National Guard vet Fernando Braga, who died by suicide last year. Funds raised at the event will benefit Braga’s daughter, Zafira, and two organizations that combat veteran suicide.

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More than 30 Vassar students conducted humanities research projects under the auspices of the College’s Ford Scholars program.