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Senior Ari Marks sprints toward the finish line during a cross country competition.
Senior Ari Marks sprints toward the finish line during a cross country competition.

An Exciting Sprint to the End at NCAA Championships for Cross Country

November 23, 2021

A winter photo of campus with winter berries in the foreground.
A winter photo of campus with winter berries in the foreground.

Love or Hate, Actually: The Wellesley Community on Holiday Movies

December 8, 2021

Two students pose for a photo with one student holding up her diploma case that read Wellesley College.
Two students pose for a photo with one student holding up her diploma case that read Wellesley College.

Wellesley Celebrates December Graduates

December 16, 2021

Two students walk across a snowy campus.
Two students walk across a snowy campus.

Senior Year Snowstorm

December 20, 2021

Ali Barthwell ’10 sitting on a stage with blue lights behind her and a row of chairs
Ali Barthwell ’10 sitting on a stage with blue lights behind her and a row of chairs

From Dead Serious to John Oliver: The Comedy Journey of the Emmy-Nominated Ali Barthwell ’10

July 16, 2021

photo collage of images from the authors trip to Lake Baikal
photo collage of images from the authors trip to Lake Baikal

“This One Time in Siberia”: Reflections on the 20th Anniversary of Wellesley’s Lake Baikal Program

August 20, 2021

AtlanticLIVE contributor Jeanne Meserve and Paula Johnson talk via zoom
AtlanticLIVE contributor Jeanne Meserve and Paula Johnson talk via zoom

President Paula A. Johnson Interviewed at Health Equity Summit Hosted by “The Atlantic”

June 23, 2021

A portrait of Elizabeth Reede.
A portrait of Elizabeth Reede.

Listening to Herself: Elizabeth L. Reede ’84 Makes a Career in the Arts

June 21, 2021

A grid showing the masked faces of several Wellesley employees.
A grid showing the masked faces of several Wellesley employees.

Thank you, Wellesley Staff!

June 18, 2021

students tossing up their graduation caps
students tossing up their graduation caps

A Ceremony Like No Other

June 7, 2021

collage of all the class of 2021 graduates
collage of all the class of 2021 graduates

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

June 4, 2021

faculty standing on the commencment stage
faculty standing on the commencment stage

Professors Honored with the Pinanski Teaching Prize

June 10, 2021

students hoop rolling wearing their robes
students hoop rolling wearing their robes

In An Unconventional Year, A Wellesley Tradition Rolls On

June 3, 2021

Adwoa Difie Antwi ’21 posing in front of Lake Waban with a sunset sky
Adwoa Difie Antwi ’21 posing in front of Lake Waban with a sunset sky

Senior Snapshot: Adwoa Difie Antwi Is on a Journey of Becoming

June 1, 2021

collage of images
collage of images

How AAPI Students Are Finding Solace and Connection During a Difficult Year

May 31, 2021

Liz Borecki ’21 wearing commencement robes standing on campus
Liz Borecki ’21 wearing commencement robes standing on campus

Senior Snapshot: Liz Borecki Says Stay True to Yourself

May 29, 2021

Kimaya Lecamwasam ’21 holding a guitar
Kimaya Lecamwasam ’21 holding a guitar

Senior Snapshot: Kimaya Lecamwasam Finds the Connection Between Neuroscience and Music

May 28, 2021

katia mathews
katia mathews

Senior Snapshot: Katia Mathews Found Support On and Off the Field With the Wellesley Whiptails

May 30, 2021

Anna Gefke working in her art studio
Anna Gefke working in her art studio

Senior Snapshot: An Opportunity During the Pandemic Led Anna Gefke to a New Major

May 27, 2021

Isabella Van Atten ’21 in a helicopter
Isabella Van Atten ’21 in a helicopter

Senior Snapshot: Isabella Van Atten Jumps into Military Service

May 26, 2021

Aryaa Sheth ’21
Aryaa Sheth ’21

Senior Snapshot: Aryaa Sheth Found Community 7,500 Miles from Home

May 25, 2021

pink camellia flower over a collage of headshots
pink camellia flower over a collage of headshots

Student Leaders Who Demonstrated Resilience Honored with 2021 Camellia Awards

May 24, 2021

Lauren Gedney
Lauren Gedney

Senior Snapshot: With the 2020 Volleyball Season Canceled, Lauren Gedney Found New Ways to Lead Her Team

May 21, 2021

A grid showing four students who are participating in this year's Ruhlman Conference—all head shots.
A grid showing four students who are participating in this year's Ruhlman Conference—all head shots.

A Unique Ruhlman Conference for a Unique Year

May 20, 2021

Emely Larios ’21
Emely Larios ’21

Senior Snapshot: Emely Larios Is Ready for the Next Adventure

May 19, 2021

Rachel Hodes
Rachel Hodes

Senior Snapshot: Rachel Hodes Finds Joy in an Unusual Year

May 17, 2021

people smiling on a zoom call
people smiling on a zoom call

Student Facilitators Are Helping to Shape the Conversation at Wellesley

May 14, 2021

Francelis Morillo Suarez ’21
Francelis Morillo Suarez ’21

Senior Snapshot: Francelis Morillo Suarez Appreciates the Value of Flexibility

May 12, 2021

A portrait of senior Connie Chao
A portrait of senior Connie Chao

Perspectives Gained From Wellesley Experiences Led Connie Chao ’21 to Apply for Watson Fellowship

May 10, 2021

A photo of Larry Knowles working in the machine shop on campus.
A photo of Larry Knowles working in the machine shop on campus.

A Chance Encounter in a Convenience Store Led Wellesley Machinist Larry Knowles to a Lifelong Career

May 7, 2021

A portrait of Professor Oscar Fernandez
A portrait of Professor Oscar Fernandez

Professor Oscar Fernandez Named a Guggenheim Fellow in Mathematics

May 5, 2021

A screen shot of Joy St. John, dean of admission and financial aid, and Kavi Thennakoon ’19
A screen shot of Joy St. John, dean of admission and financial aid, and Kavi Thennakoon ’19

Helping Admitted Students Connect As They Make Their Final College Decision

May 3, 2021

A student sits under a tree with pink flowers and writes in her notebook.
A student sits under a tree with pink flowers and writes in her notebook.

Reflections on Gratitude and Kindness

April 30, 2021

Grace Callahan ’21
Grace Callahan ’21

Watson Fellow Will Explore the Role of Women in Fishing Communities

April 26, 2021

Elsa Sebastian standing in the forest with sun shine on her face
Elsa Sebastian standing in the forest with sun shine on her face

Environmental Activist and Filmmaker Elsa Sebastian ’13 Is Working to Protect Her Alaskan Home

April 23, 2021

mountains and sky
mountains and sky

On Earth Day, Appreciating Nature’s Power to Provide Respite from the Pandemic

April 22, 2021

william shakespeare
william shakespeare

How to Enjoy Shakespeare

April 20, 2021

liz miranda
liz miranda

Massachusetts State Rep. Liz Miranda ’02 is Wellesley’s 2021 Commencement Speaker

April 16, 2021

michael jeffries and beverly tatum
michael jeffries and beverly tatum

Author and Former Spelman College President Beverly Tatum Discusses Race, Identity, Higher Education, and More

April 15, 2021

people wearing masks and posing with their hands up in the air
people wearing masks and posing with their hands up in the air

A Senior’s Experience as a Contact Tracer Inspires Her to Help Build Community on Campus

April 14, 2021

Mona Minkara ’09
Mona Minkara ’09

Mona Minkara ’09 Documents International Travel as a Blind Person

April 12, 2021

Makiko Miyazaki ’20
Makiko Miyazaki ’20

Alumna Aiming for Graduate School Found Support Through Career Education

April 9, 2021

wellesley campus
wellesley campus

Community Forum Highlights E2040 Energy Plan and Sustainability Efforts at Wellesley

April 8, 2021

A composite photo with Professor Dan Sichel in the foreground and one of the tables he has made in the background.
A composite photo with Professor Dan Sichel in the foreground and one of the tables he has made in the background.

Faculty Talents: Woodworking as a Counterpoint to Economics

April 5, 2021

Nicole Ntim-Addae
Nicole Ntim-Addae

A Student’s Realization in Junior Year Leads to Opportunity After Graduation

April 2, 2021

stephen chen
stephen chen

Anti-Asian Violence Shows That Socioeconomic Status Doesn’t Protect From Racism

March 31, 2021

trans flag
trans flag

Building a Practice of Gender and Sexuality Inclusivity One Day at a Time

March 29, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg sitting at a table in Congress with media surrounding him
Mark Zuckerberg sitting at a table in Congress with media surrounding him

Rethinking Online Interactions: Healthy Digital Ecosystems Should Matter Like Clean Air and Water

March 25, 2021

grid of five students smiling
grid of five students smiling

Welcome, Class of 2025!

March 22, 2021

Louisa Oppenheim
Louisa Oppenheim

How Career Education Advisors Helped Guide One 2020 Grad’s Career Path

March 18, 2021

The U.S. Capitol Building behind security fencing in Washington, D.C., following the January insurrection.
The U.S. Capitol Building behind security fencing in Washington, D.C., following the January insurrection.

Computer Science Professors Reflect on Online Accountability and Disinformation

March 16, 2021

Catrina Chen ’21 and Lydia Gramstad ’22
Catrina Chen ’21 and Lydia Gramstad ’22

A Pandemic Semester

March 11, 2021

Dr. Jimena Maza, President Johnson, Ijeoma Kola, Padma Lakshmi, Nadya Okamoto
Dr. Jimena Maza, President Johnson, Ijeoma Kola, Padma Lakshmi, Nadya Okamoto

Women in Leadership: President Johnson Joins Conversation to Recognize International Women’s Day

March 9, 2021

Dr. Lisa Dunkle ’68 and Lauren Fink ’10
Dr. Lisa Dunkle ’68 and Lauren Fink ’10

Alumnae Work to Develop Vaccines, Trace COVID-19 Outbreaks

March 5, 2021

Jamie Chen ’21 in thrifted outfit.
Jamie Chen ’21 in thrifted outfit.

The Cost of Fast Fashion Inspires Personal Change for Students, Staff

March 3, 2021

students in dining hall
students in dining hall

Together Again: Spring 2021 at Wellesley

March 1, 2021

pandemic art "Citizens of Tournai bury their plague dead"
pandemic art "Citizens of Tournai bury their plague dead"

Three Wellesley Professors Teach Students to View the Pandemic Through a Historical Lens

February 22, 2021

Liseli Fitzpatrick
Liseli Fitzpatrick

At Black History Month Event, Wellesley’s Liseli Fitzpatrick Examines Impact of Slavery on the African Spirit

February 19, 2021

Julia Yoo ’92
Julia Yoo ’92

Wellesley Alum Works to Reshape Policing

February 16, 2021

Liany Elba Arroyo ’98
Liany Elba Arroyo ’98

Alumnae Advocate for Their Communities in COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

February 12, 2021

Beth Uhl-Israel, Allison Weinberg
Beth Uhl-Israel, Allison Weinberg

Meet Wellesley’s Contact Tracers, Who Work to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 on Campus

February 10, 2021

Olivia Postel ’21, Angela Bahns, Mira Carlinnia ’21
Olivia Postel ’21, Angela Bahns, Mira Carlinnia ’21

In a Contentious Era, How Do Friends with Different Values Stick Together? Faculty and Student Research Sheds Light

February 8, 2021

collage of zoom view of albright fellows
collage of zoom view of albright fellows

Albright Institute Wintersession Examines How to Strengthen Global Institutions in a Time of Turmoil

February 3, 2021

paula johnson and danielle allen talk over zoom
paula johnson and danielle allen talk over zoom

Harvard Professor Danielle Allen and Wellesley President Paula Johnson Discuss What’s Next For Democracy

February 1, 2021

group of people on a zoom call with laila lalami
group of people on a zoom call with laila lalami

Students Find Connection and Inspiration During the January Project

January 28, 2021

Sen. Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president
Sen. Kamala Harris sworn in as vice president

Beyond Kamala Harris: Maneesh Arora’s Research Sheds Light on Indian Americans’ Political Opinions and Engagement

January 26, 2021

michelle au
michelle au

Wellesley Alumnae Take Office

January 22, 2021

Michael Jeffries, Takis Metaxes, Kellie Carter Jackson, Maneesh Arora
Michael Jeffries, Takis Metaxes, Kellie Carter Jackson, Maneesh Arora

How Did We Get Here? Four Wellesley Faculty Members Discuss the Capitol Insurrection

January 19, 2021

jordan tynes
jordan tynes

Beyond the Graphics: Jordan Tynes Challenges Students to Create Meaningful Experiences Through Gaming

January 14, 2021

Hannah Ryu
Hannah Ryu

Wellesley Chapter of Students vs. Pandemics Combats the Coronavirus Through Community

January 12, 2021

kodera teaching in houghton chapel
kodera teaching in houghton chapel

Reconfigured Spaces, Reconfigured Teaching

January 6, 2021

A portrait of Dr. Michelle Au ’99 in her scrubs and with a stethoscope around her neck.
A portrait of Dr. Michelle Au ’99 in her scrubs and with a stethoscope around her neck.

The Fight Against Invisibility

November 22, 2021

Associate professor of biological science Heather Mattila examines a group of bees.
Associate professor of biological science Heather Mattila examines a group of bees.

How Bees Tell Murder Hornets to Buzz Off

November 10, 2021

A photo of Maria Kefalas sitting in a chair with her daughter Cal on her lap.
A photo of Maria Kefalas sitting in a chair with her daughter Cal on her lap.

A Rare Gift

November 4, 2021

Psychology Professor Jennie Pyers
Psychology Professor Jennie Pyers

Signing in Time: Closing the Learning Gap for Deaf Children

November 1, 2021

A theater photo from 1906 showing three students re-enacting a scene. The student at right is dressed as a witch.
A theater photo from 1906 showing three students re-enacting a scene. The student at right is dressed as a witch.

How to Bewitch Philosophy Students

October 29, 2021

alumane achievement winners pictures with their names and text that reads "alumnae achievement award recipients"
alumane achievement winners pictures with their names and text that reads "alumnae achievement award recipients"

Meet the 2021 Alumnae Achievement Award Recipients

October 27, 2021

people posing for a photo
people posing for a photo

Reunited and It Feels So Good: Photos and Reflections from the Fall Semester

October 26, 2021

Associate Professor of English Octavio González
Associate Professor of English Octavio González

“The Language Is the Thing”: Professor Octavio González on Poetry and Teaching

October 25, 2021

Cesiah Gomez ’22 in a science lab
Cesiah Gomez ’22 in a science lab

“You can never run out of things to study”—Cesiah Gomez ’22 Pursues Real-Life Neuroscience in the Tetel Lab

October 21, 2021

Grace Dodd ’25 poses for a photo in Greece.
Grace Dodd ’25 poses for a photo in Greece.

It’s All Greek to These First-Years

October 19, 2021

Four students stand arm in arm with one holding a Tanner sign in front of her.
Four students stand arm in arm with one holding a Tanner sign in front of her.

Students, Faculty, and Staff Attend Tanner 2021: “It’s good to be back.”

October 14, 2021

a person talking to a group of students
a person talking to a group of students

The Doctor Is Out—Bringing Inclusivity to Medicine

October 8, 2021

Daphne Matalene running
Daphne Matalene running

An Untraditional Traditional Marathon Monday

October 4, 2021

Briana Scurry posing on a bench with a soccer ball and jersey next to her
Briana Scurry posing on a bench with a soccer ball and jersey next to her

Lessons of Resilience from U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Star Briana Scurry

October 1, 2021

people picking up colorful flowers
people picking up colorful flowers

Wellesley Celebrates Flower Sunday

September 20, 2021

collage of people
collage of people

Live Music, Food, and Art in Boston: Students Make Plans For a COVID-Safe Fall

September 17, 2021

panelists sit on a stage
panelists sit on a stage

“We’re Not Islands”: The New Normal in Higher Education

September 15, 2021

Visitors at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City
Visitors at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City

20 Years of 9/11 in the Classroom

September 10, 2021

president johnson addresses convocation
president johnson addresses convocation

Community Comes Together for Convocation After More Than a Year Apart

September 9, 2021

students smiling and eating together at an outdoor table
students smiling and eating together at an outdoor table

Back to Campus

September 7, 2021

scientific illustration of weevil beetles
scientific illustration of weevil beetles

Life Finds a Way: Asexual Weevils Know How to Adapt

September 3, 2021

image collage of Jada and and Angela in the woods
image collage of Jada and and Angela in the woods

Antiracism Ambassadors Work to Redefine the Outdoors

August 31, 2021

collage of students on camels in the desert of Jordan
collage of students on camels in the desert of Jordan

Making the Most of It: How Wellesley Studied Abroad During COVID-19

August 23, 2021

donna dodson working in her studio
donna dodson working in her studio

Wellesley’s 2021-22 Fulbrights Prepare to Launch into the World

August 17, 2021

A Zoom photo of Patricia Birch inside Harambee House
A Zoom photo of Patricia Birch inside Harambee House

New Assistant Dean Patricia Birch Invites Students to Find Home at Harambee House

August 12, 2021

A photo of an older Hispanic woman braiding her long hair.
A photo of an older Hispanic woman braiding her long hair.

Latinx Photographers in Focus

August 10, 2021

Hidilyn Diaz lifting weights above her head and looking strong
Hidilyn Diaz lifting weights above her head and looking strong

Women Are Saying Enough Is Enough: A Conversation with Journalist Melissa Ludtke ’73 on the Tokyo Olympics

August 6, 2021

BLM protesters hold signs
BLM protesters hold signs

BLM One Year Later: What Shifts in Support Mean for the Movement and Race Relations in 2021

August 4, 2021

collage of musical artists
collage of musical artists

Songs on Repeat: The Summer Selections of Four Wellesley Faculty

August 2, 2021

lake waban
lake waban

Life in Lake Waban: Students Study Bluegill Sunfish Locomotion

July 30, 2021

portrait of Eshika Kaul ’23
portrait of Eshika Kaul ’23

WCW’s Mission Drew Eshika Kaul ’23 to Wellesley. As a Research Intern, She Lived It.

July 26, 2021

Rebecca Selden standing on a beach with the ocean behind her
Rebecca Selden standing on a beach with the ocean behind her

Biology Professor Becca Selden’s 5 Tips for a Sustainable Seafood Summer

July 23, 2021

a group of people dressed in formal clothes posing for a photo
a group of people dressed in formal clothes posing for a photo

Mila Cuda ’22 Helps Craft a Love Letter to Los Angeles

July 20, 2021

Claire McCloud ’22
Claire McCloud ’22

How One Student’s Internships Have Driven Her to Work for Education Equity

July 13, 2021

image of Kiana Nedele ’16 against a drawing of moscow
image of Kiana Nedele ’16 against a drawing of moscow

Rangel Fellowship Kickstarts Alumna’s Career in Foreign Service

July 9, 2021

Britney Spears fans hold signs outside a Los Angeles court hearing concerning the pop singer’s conservatorship on March 17, 2021
Britney Spears fans hold signs outside a Los Angeles court hearing concerning the pop singer’s conservatorship on March 17, 2021

Why Britney Feels Like Your BFF: Understanding Social Media and Parasocial Relationships

July 6, 2021

Harshini Raman ’22 and Alex Martinez Lopez ’22
Harshini Raman ’22 and Alex Martinez Lopez ’22

Not Afraid of Challenge: Goldwater Scholars Pursue Opportunities in STEM Research

July 1, 2021

students making big bubbles
students making big bubbles

Finding Community at Wellesley

September 24, 2021

A screen shot of Erich Matthes from a debate he participated in. The the other three participants are also visible.
A screen shot of Erich Matthes from a debate he participated in. The the other three participants are also visible.

Is Cancel Culture Toxic? Professor Erich Hatala Matthes Joins the Debate

November 15, 2021

Catherine McCandless talking with Boston residents over the summer about potential climate adaptation s
Catherine McCandless talking with Boston residents over the summer about potential climate adaptation s

Across the U.S., Wellesley Alumnae Are Helping Communities Become Climate Resilient

November 18, 2021

A group photo of students at Community Servings, a Boston nonprofit that cooks and delivers food.
A group photo of students at Community Servings, a Boston nonprofit that cooks and delivers food.

Fighting Food Insecurity All 365 Days

December 15, 2021

Antique book manuscript illustration of Dante and Beatrice
Antique book manuscript illustration of Dante and Beatrice

Students Recover the Women of the Divine Comedy For a Wikipedia Project

June 29, 2021

A photo shows a woman in movement, wearing a red blanket-like dress and surrounded by trees with snow on the ground.
A photo shows a woman in movement, wearing a red blanket-like dress and surrounded by trees with snow on the ground.

The REDress Project Comes to Wellesley in Honor of Indigenous Peoples Day

October 11, 2021

A bird's eye view of a protest march with a participants carrying a sign that says immigrants are essential workers.
A bird's eye view of a protest march with a participants carrying a sign that says immigrants are essential workers.

21-Day Challenge Sparks Conversations about the Lives of Immigrants

December 10, 2021

a person wearing VR glasses
a person wearing VR glasses

Virtual Reality Meets Edible Ecosystem

August 27, 2021

A photo showing Alumnae Valley with a student sitting on top of a picnic table, head bent toward the notebook in her lap.
A photo showing Alumnae Valley with a student sitting on top of a picnic table, head bent toward the notebook in her lap.

A Sense of Place

November 29, 2021

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collage of news stories images

2020: Wellesley Year in Review

January 4, 2021

The Faroll Focus during the summer of 2016
The Faroll Focus during the summer of 2016

How To Save a Wall

February 24, 2021

Aerial photo of Wellesley College
Aerial photo of Wellesley College

Wellesley Commits to Ending Fossil Fuel Investments, Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2040, to Address Urgent Challenges of Climate Change

May 1, 2021