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Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts Launches with a Ribbon Cutting and Two Days of Thought-Inspiring Conversations

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.

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An Institute for the Liberal Arts Opens at Vassar

Posted 10/29/2024

The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, an incubator for thought and policy on the future of education, tech, economics, jobs, art and communities, is a testament to the value of a liberal arts education.

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More Than 160 Works of Art Featured in Vassar’s New Hotel, Restaurant, and Scholarly Convening Space

Posted 10/22/2024

Eight acclaimed contemporary artists with roots in the Hudson Valley have their works featured at the new Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, The Heartwood at Vassar, a boutique hotel, and the farm-to-table restaurant, The Salt Line Hudson Valley, all in a new building adjacent to Vassar’s campus.

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Hotel and Restaurant at The Vassar Institute Now Open

A 50-room hotel and a farm-to-table restaurant, both imbued with a distinct Vassar vibe, will open July 30 on the site of The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts adjacent to the campus.

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Vassar Awards Grants for Six Signature Programs to be Held at the New Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts

The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts, scheduled to open in the fall, will host a series of symposiums during the 2024–25 academic year that address multifaceted issues of local, national, and global concern, College officials announced this week.

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