Vassar hosted a three-day conference at the Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts celebrating the work of women independent filmmakers, some of whom championed social justice causes for more than 50 years.
Sarah Josepha Hale—a woman most have never heard of—had a significant impact on shaping the school as an early advisor to founder Matthew Vassar. Some also credit her for helping to make Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Vassar’s Dean of Faculty announced that 11 members of the Vassar faculty in 10 academic disciplines have been granted tenure this year. Get acquainted with these scholars.
