Class of ’23 celebrates final weeks at Vassar
Families from around the country and the world flew in to watch their beloved Class of 2023 seniors graduate in Vassar’s 159th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Speaking…
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Students celebrate ‘Lost at Sea’ Founder’s Day
Vassar students, faculty and alumnae/i gathered on April 29 to celebrate the Vassar tradition, Founder’s Day. This year’s theme was apt for the rainy Saturday, as students dressed for “Lost…
Vassar test-optional policy elicits mixed reactions
On April 13, Vassar announced that it will adopt a permanent test-optional policy for future applicants. The press release informs readers that the test-optional policy that has been upheld by…
Baldwin to become new Center for Multidisciplinary studies
For years, there have been ongoing discussions among students and faculty about what a “Center for Multidisciplinary (MD) Studies” might look like. From architecture to location and design, Director of…
Vassar celebrates National Student Employment Week
Last week, the Student Employment Office and the VSA Student Labor Committee (SLC) celebrated National Student Employment Week (NSEW). According to the Chair of the Student Labor Committee (SLC) Noon…
Rochelle Jordan headlines ViCE Spring Music Festival
On Saturday, April 15, Vassar College Entertainment (ViCE) held its annual Spring Music Festival at Main Drive. In the weeks leading up to the festival, Vassar students were buzzing in…
Vassar’s Spring Fest hosts local families
On the afternoon of Friday, April 15, Vassar College and the Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation Department welcomed local families to Joss Beach, where they participated in a slew of spring-themed…
Vassar students react to potential ban of mifepristone
On April 7, 2023, Texas U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled to suspend the FDA’s nearly 23-year approval of the medical abortion pill mifepristone. The judge sided with Alliance Defending…
155th VSA Executive Board shares thoughts on next year
The Vassar Student Association (VSA) recently held its first elections after passing a sweeping administrative restructuring bill last fall. The VSA’s new structure is for the next year, in the…
Vassar celebrates April Pride
Community members marked the beginning of Vassar’s Pride Month on Friday, March 31 with International Transgender Day of Visibility. As President Elizabeth Bradley stated in a College-wide email, “Today, more…