COVID-19 dashboard returns by popular demand
In response to student criticism, Vassar College has reinstituted the COVID-19 dashboard, which will be updated with the number of positive student and employee cases every Thursday at noon. “We…
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New COVID guidelines prompt student concerns
As the 2022-2023 school year starts, the College has announced several loosened restrictions and guidelines regarding COVID-19, including the relaxation of mask guidelines and changes to isolation protocols. As campus…
Parents return to campus for Class of 2022 Commencement
For the first time since before the pandemic, Vassar’s graduating seniors and their families will have a ceremony without many restrictions to celebrate the accomplishments of the departing Class of…
Concert sparks controversy
On April 22, singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza opened for Flo Milli during Vassar College Entertainment’s (ViCE) annual Spring Concert. De Souza later posted on her Instagram story to voice her…
VSA, house teams elected for 2022-23 school year
Student elections came to a close last weekend for the majority of positions on the Vassar Student Association (VSA) and house teams. Here are some statements from a few members…
VSA elections highlight importance of student voting
On April 21, students will begin to vote today for next year’s representatives on the Vassar Student Association (VSA) and the house teams as part of the annual Spring Semester…
VassarVets to replace Posse Program for recruiting veterans
On April 7, the College announced the upcoming launch of the Vassar Veterans Initiative (VassarVets), replacing Vassar’s relationship with The Posse Foundation, in efforts to expand its overall outreach and…
Students react to changing COVID-19 protocols
On March 28, President Elizabeth Bradley announced in an email that masking will only continue to be required in indoor classes, Health Services, Metcalf, Athletic Training Rooms and COVID-19 testing…
SGE talks Safety and Security
Seeking to cultivate a culture of care between employees and students, the Office of Student Growth and Engagement (SGE) presented “Conversations with Campus Safety”, an event aimed at growing trust…
Vassar among 14 recipients of research grant
Vassar College is among 14 institutions selected for the 2022 Beckman Scholars Program. Participating institutions receive a three-year, $156,000 grant from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation to support undergraduate…