Faculty

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The Orange County [California] Community Scholars Program (CSP) recently honored Professor of Religion Marc Epstein with its highest award, the CSP Maimonides Award for Excellence in Jewish Learning, citing his decades of presentations in adult education classes for Jewish and non-Jewish students on a variety of topics. Learn about the nurturing he and his spouse have provided to students on campus.

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Every summer since 1988, Vassar students have been collaborating with faculty members in the humanities and social sciences on research projects under the auspices of the Ford Scholars Program. A typical project supports one faculty member and one student to engage in rigorous scholarship, teaching preparation, or course development.