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A smiling person holds a bouquet of white flowers in a bright indoor room filled with seated people during an awards event.

Vassar Honors Students Turning Community Engagement Into Social Impact

At its annual awards celebration, Vassar’s Office for Community-Engaged Learning recognized students whose work in public health, mentorship, food access, and social justice reflects a deep commitment to building stronger, more equitable communities.

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Faculty Celebrate Scholarship with Real-World Impact

During a year-end celebration of scholarship at Vassar, faculty and administrators highlighted books, grants, and community initiatives spanning environmental science, youth sports, accessibility, local history, and more.

A large group of people wave their hands and smile while posing for a group photo on a grassy lawn under a bright, blue sky.

Vassar Forest Joins National Network Protecting Old-Growth Woodlands

Vassar’s 222-acre forest corridor has been inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network, recognizing the College’s long-term commitment to conservation, ecological education, and preserving natural spaces that serve both the campus and the wider community.

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At the Shark Tank–like Vassar Pitch Competition, a Marketplace for Used Soccer Gear Scores Big

Students earned cash prizes, generously funded by an entrepreneurial alum, for business ideas deemed promising by a panel of judges.

In the Media

The Powerhouse Theater at Vassar, which announced the details of its upcoming 40th season, was the subject of Chronogram and Theatermania articles.
President Elizabeth Bradley wrote an op-ed for USA Today about the crisis of confidence faced by students in American higher education.
The Archives and Special Collections Library at Vassar acquired a major collection of materials of Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe, courtesy of Mary C. Schlosser ’52, as announced in Fine Books & Collections.
Several media outlets, including AP News and The New York Times, mentioned Meryl Streep ’71, who reprised her role in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which had the biggest opening weekend for a traditional comedy film in over a decade.
David DeSteno ’90 wrote a guest essay for The New York Times about the limitations of using religion to teach the chatbot Claude about morality and ethics.

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