The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts hosted EcoVisions, a three-day conference on community and global responses to climate change.

The BA/MSc collaboration focuses on global climate change and will prepare students to help generate new ideas that may offer solutions. Students will earn an undergraduate bachelor’s degree from Vassar and a master’s in science from the University of Edinburgh.

Virginia “Ginnie” Cretella Mars ʼ51, Pʼ82, GPʼ04, ʼ07, a cherished member of the Vassar community, passed away on September 1, 2024. Survived by her four daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, she’s remembered for her spirit of kindness and dedication to others. 

Seven years in the making, The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts officially opened on the weekend of October 25, 2024 with a ribbon cutting ceremony, as well as stimulating speakers and panels that addressed the world of work and the continuing relevance of the liberal arts in tackling global issues.

“Genius Award” winner Dr. Michelle Monje ’98 returned to her alma mater to deliver a lecture on her breakthroughs in cancer research.