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Women Founders on Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Spirit

A panel of alum women founders discuss their approach to entrepreneurship. Learn what they have to say about driving innovation.

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A Woman of Influence: Sarah Josepha Hale

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.

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Congratulations to the Latest Round of Faculty Members to Receive Tenure

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.

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In a New Book, Professor Taneisha Means Explores the Lives, Work, and Impact of Black Judges

Associate Professor of Political Science Taneisha Means’s student-supported research on the lives, work, and impact of Black judges in the U.S. was recently published in the book Robed Representation.

In the Media

Professor of Psychological Science Michele M. Tugade wrote a piece for Psychology Today about “The Year of the Fire Horse,” and its representation of growth, resilience, and transformation.
Dr. Alexa Mousley ’20 was quoted in a NBC News article about a groundbreaking study on brain development that she is currently leading.
Chronogram published an article on a Vassar Institute Signature Program about the Poughkeepsie Journal Photo Morgue and a related Palmer Gallery exhibition.
The Atlantic quoted Carina Cole ’26 and mentioned Vassar College in an article about the benefits of attending small liberal arts colleges.* (*article behind paywall)
Backstage announced that Cassandra Kulukundis ’93 was nominated for an Oscar for her casting work in One Battle After Another.

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