Vassar community discusses views on AI use
As AI’s use in academic settings rises, universities and colleges around the country, including Vassar College, are developing strategies to respond. Vassar has adopted a multifaceted approach to AI use…
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Artist Julia Whitney Barnes discusses Loeb exhibit
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Poughkeepsie-based artist Julia Whitney Barnes visited Vassar College to discuss her recent projects. Whitney Barnes is a recipient of the New York State Council on the…
Author Iman Humaydan shares insights into recent novel
On Thursday, April 16, Vassar Senior Lecturer in Arabic Mootacem Mhiri led a discussion panel with Lebanese novelist, writer and researcher, Iman Humaydan and translator Michelle Hartman to talk about…
Consuelo Amat discusses nonviolent resistance in recent event
On Thursday, March 30, Consuelo Amat visited Vassar’s Alumnae House to explain her research related to nonviolent resistance. Amat is currently the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute Assistant Professor of…
Dede Thompson Bartlett Center opens to students
At the start of the Spring 2026 semester, the new Dede Thompson Bartlett Center for Admission and Career Education officially opened to students. Last spring, President of the College Elizabeth…
Kali Fajardo-Anstine discusses common reading book
Last summer, the incoming Class of 2029 was asked to read Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s short story collection “Sabrina & Corina” and answer a series of questions as a way to connect…
Elana Herzog discusses installation work with Vassar students
On Oct. 8, visual artist Elana Herzog visited Vassar’s Taylor Hall auditorium to discuss an overview of her work. Herzog was born in Toronto, Canada, and earned her undergraduate degree…