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Members of NASA wave at the camera.
Members of NASA wave at the camera.

Finding Connections Through Student Organizations

October 11, 2023

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks from behind podium at Wellesley College commencement
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks from behind podium at Wellesley College commencement

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Addresses Wellesley College Graduates

May 20, 2023

Pendleton Hall with fall foliage
Pendleton Hall with fall foliage

Wellesley College Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions, Reiterates Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

June 29, 2023

Professor James Battat
Professor James Battat

Wellesley College Physicist James Battat Receives Grant through Inclusive Research Program

October 2, 2023

Portrait of professor Heng Du sitting in an armchair.
Portrait of professor Heng Du sitting in an armchair.

Discovering the Authors Behind Ancient Chinese Manuscripts: Meet New Professor Heng Du

February 13, 2023

Haruki Murakami seated on stage and holding a microphone to answer a question.
Haruki Murakami seated on stage and holding a microphone to answer a question.

Acclaimed Author Haruki Murakami Delivers Annual Cornille Lecture at Wellesley

May 5, 2023

Ellie Murphy-Weise ’23 poses for a portrait in the late afternoon sun near Lake Waban.
Ellie Murphy-Weise ’23 poses for a portrait in the late afternoon sun near Lake Waban.

Senior Snapshot, Ellie Murphy-Weise ’23: “I’m Trying to Say Yes to Everything”

May 1, 2023

Schuyler Bailar poses for photos with students after his presentation
Schuyler Bailar poses for photos with students after his presentation

Transgender Activist Shares His Journey

February 8, 2023

Lindsay Strong ’23 stands on field hockey field with stick over her shoulder
Lindsay Strong ’23 stands on field hockey field with stick over her shoulder

Senior Snapshot, Lindsay Strong ’23: “Everything is Going to Work Out, Even If It’s Not the Way You Expect It”

April 20, 2023

The class crew of 1894 rows on Lake Waban, with College Hall in the background.
The class crew of 1894 rows on Lake Waban, with College Hall in the background.

History on the Water: Wellesley’s venerable tradition of rowing—and winning—from Float Night to national championships

May 30, 2023

The eleven seniors from the crew team pose together with arms around each othe
The eleven seniors from the crew team pose together with arms around each othe

Senior Snapshot: Celebrating the “Zesty” Yellow Seniors of Crew Team

May 19, 2023

Adrianne Haslet crosses a finish line, holding up her right hand in exaltation.
Adrianne Haslet crosses a finish line, holding up her right hand in exaltation.

Adrianne Haslet Inspires Students to Cross the Finish Line

October 19, 2023

A snowy scene showing students riding sleds on a hill.
A snowy scene showing students riding sleds on a hill.

Walking in a Wellesley Wonderland

December 19, 2023

Four December graduates pose for a photo against a Wellesley logo backdrop.
Four December graduates pose for a photo against a Wellesley logo backdrop.

Celebrating the Class of 2023.5!

December 18, 2023

The Dalai Lama holds Amy Yee’s face in his hands as Yee laughs
The Dalai Lama holds Amy Yee’s face in his hands as Yee laughs

A Dialogue with Tibet

December 11, 2023

Professor Kathya Landeros speaks to students.
Professor Kathya Landeros speaks to students.

Professor Kathya Landeros Provides Students Opportunity to Tell Their Own Story

December 7, 2023

Crystal Zhao, Ruoxi Gao, Phoebe Zilliax Blodgett, Jiayi Shao strike a pose from the play.
Crystal Zhao, Ruoxi Gao, Phoebe Zilliax Blodgett, Jiayi Shao strike a pose from the play.

Wellesley College Theatre Presents a New Adaptation of Science Fiction Play “R.U.R.”

December 5, 2023

A portrait of Banu Subramaniam
A portrait of Banu Subramaniam

Meet Banu Subramaniam, Wellesley’s New Chair of Women’s and Gender Studies

November 28, 2023

Jasmine Guillory ’97 photographed in front of stacks of books.
Jasmine Guillory ’97 photographed in front of stacks of books.

So You Want to Write a Book

November 20, 2023

Katharine Hyslop ’17 rides a horse during the Whitestone Hill Ride
Katharine Hyslop ’17 rides a horse during the Whitestone Hill Ride

Honoring History on Horseback: Wellesley Community Members Join the Whitestone Hill Ride

November 8, 2023

Chantale Zuzi '25 stands with a group of refugee girls at a resettlement camp in Uganda.
Chantale Zuzi '25 stands with a group of refugee girls at a resettlement camp in Uganda.

Bringing a Global Perspective to 106 Central Street

November 1, 2023

Campus building with a full moon lighting the sky and making night clouds visible.
Campus building with a full moon lighting the sky and making night clouds visible.

A Spooky Syllabus—History 114: American Hauntings

October 30, 2023

A blue background with a circular photo of each alum recipient.
A blue background with a circular photo of each alum recipient.

2023 Alumnae Achievement Awards

October 16, 2023

Professor Minor at the site of excavation in Tower Court
Professor Minor at the site of excavation in Tower Court

Students Dig Into Wellesley’s History—Literally

March 30, 2023

A student stands in the middle of the floor at the Edward Kennedy Institute, mic in hand.
A student stands in the middle of the floor at the Edward Kennedy Institute, mic in hand.

Students Learn to Be Civic Leaders

October 3, 2023

A woman looks through a telescope inside Whitin Observatory. She is bathed in red light.
A woman looks through a telescope inside Whitin Observatory. She is bathed in red light.

At the Whitin Observatory, Astronomy Is for Everybody

September 19, 2023

Timelapse photo of Whitin Observatory.
Timelapse photo of Whitin Observatory.

A Stellar Merger: Wellesley’s New Department of Physics and Astronomy

June 8, 2023

Jim Wice poses for a photo. Poster behind him reads The Future is Accessible.
Jim Wice poses for a photo. Poster behind him reads The Future is Accessible.

Celebrating the Work of Jim Wice

September 14, 2023

Clara Chambers ’24 studies at her thesis carrel in the library.
Clara Chambers ’24 studies at her thesis carrel in the library.

A Wellesley Education is a Powerful Factor for Women in Economics

September 12, 2023

Linda Charmarman speaking on stage at an event.
Linda Charmarman speaking on stage at an event.

How Linda Charmaraman and the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Lab Are Influencing the Way We Think about Social Media

July 12, 2023

Todd Nordgren sits facing the camera, a bookshelf to his left.
Todd Nordgren sits facing the camera, a bookshelf to his left.

Meet Todd Nordgren, Wellesley’s New Director of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services

September 8, 2023

Seniors gather around the 2024 class banner for photos before convocation.
Seniors gather around the 2024 class banner for photos before convocation.

Convocation Kicks Off Wellesley’s 149th Academic Year

September 6, 2023

Lilia Bickson ’25 trellises tomatoes to a fence, which encourages stronger stems and helps keep bugs away from the plant.
Lilia Bickson ’25 trellises tomatoes to a fence, which encourages stronger stems and helps keep bugs away from the plant.

Growing Season: Summer Interns Tend to Campus Gardens

July 19, 2023

Students at work in a computer science class. May 3
Students at work in a computer science class. May 3

Majoring in the Future

August 24, 2023

Illustration of Jina “Mahsa” Amini.
Illustration of Jina “Mahsa” Amini.

Narges Bajoghli ’04: Iran and the Era of Global Feminist Uprisings

August 15, 2023

Students pose in their hazmat suits.
Students pose in their hazmat suits.

Trash Talk: How ES 300 tackled Wellesley’s waste problem

August 10, 2023

Student gestures toward her science research poster, talking with a visitor.
Student gestures toward her science research poster, talking with a visitor.

Wellesley Students Conduct Research for the Real World

August 8, 2023

Olivia Reckley ’20 sits on the sidelines, working on her computer.
Olivia Reckley ’20 sits on the sidelines, working on her computer.

Career Goals: Olivia Reckley ’20 Scores Her Soccer Dream Job

August 2, 2023

Illustration of a woman looking out a window.
Illustration of a woman looking out a window.

A Second Life: A writer begins an open-ended journey around the world

July 31, 2023

A collage of book covers featured in the story.
A collage of book covers featured in the story.

Not Your Typical Beach Reads: 10 New Books by Wellesley Faculty

July 5, 2023

Judy Harte stands in front of Lawrence Livermore National Lab building.
Judy Harte stands in front of Lawrence Livermore National Lab building.

Judy Harte ’68: Laser Focused on Fusion

June 27, 2023

Peggy McIntosh on Cheever House’s grand staircase with original wallpaper and bannister dating from 1894.
Peggy McIntosh on Cheever House’s grand staircase with original wallpaper and bannister dating from 1894.

Acclaimed WCW Researcher Peggy McIntosh to be Inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame

June 6, 2023

Students and alums meet over Zoom.
Students and alums meet over Zoom.

Mapping Out Connections: Wellesley’s Mentorship Affinity Pods

June 21, 2023

Nancy Stearns ’61 on the steps of the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse in New York City, holding a Ruth Bader Ginsburg tote bag
Nancy Stearns ’61 on the steps of the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse in New York City, holding a Ruth Bader Ginsburg tote bag

Firebrand for Reproductive Freedom: Nancy Stearns ’61 launched her career fighting for abortion rights—and she’s still in the fight

June 13, 2023

A headshot of Jen Wilcox.
A headshot of Jen Wilcox.

Teaching to Understand: Professor and Climate Scientist Jennifer Wilcox ’98

June 1, 2023

Senior class photo.
Senior class photo.

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

May 20, 2023

Aysar Abdelgelil poses next to a wall covered in bottle caps that is located in Punch's Alley.
Aysar Abdelgelil poses next to a wall covered in bottle caps that is located in Punch's Alley.

Senior Snapshot, Aysar Abdelgelil ’23: “I Have the Space to Make New Decisions”

May 18, 2023

A collage of photos from Pam Melroy’s career.
A collage of photos from Pam Melroy’s career.

From Star Trek Posters to NASA: The Journey of Pamela Melroy ’83

May 26, 2023

Students toss their graduation caps in the air at the end of commencement.
Students toss their graduation caps in the air at the end of commencement.

Celebrating the Yellow Class of 2023

May 23, 2023

Charnell Jones ’23 poses for a photo on campus.
Charnell Jones ’23 poses for a photo on campus.

Senior Snapshot, Charnell Jones ’23: “I Made Something That I’m Proud Of”

May 8, 2023

Mikhaela Andersonn poses with her First-Gen stole around her shoulders.
Mikhaela Andersonn poses with her First-Gen stole around her shoulders.

Senior Snapshot, Mikhaela Andersonn ’23: “What Can I Do for the Greater Good?”

May 15, 2023

Karen Shih, wearing a green shirt, and Mared Alicea-Westort, wearing a pink shirt, laugh while looking at the camera.
Karen Shih, wearing a green shirt, and Mared Alicea-Westort, wearing a pink shirt, laugh while looking at the camera.

Intercultural Education Leaders Celebrate 20 Years at Wellesley

May 10, 2023

Kayla Bobb stands in front of a campus building and smiles at the camera.
Kayla Bobb stands in front of a campus building and smiles at the camera.

Senior Spotlight, Kayla Bobb ’23: Art History “Opened Up Something That Was a Little Bit Buried In Me”

May 3, 2023

Portrait of Alex Edwards, class of 2023.
Portrait of Alex Edwards, class of 2023.

Senior Snapshot, Alex Edwards ’23: “I Can See the Ties Between Every Single Class I’ve Taken”

April 7, 2023

Karissa Coleman poses for a photo surrounded by greenery in Global Flora.
Karissa Coleman poses for a photo surrounded by greenery in Global Flora.

Senior Snapshot, Karissa Coleman ’23: “Be Everything You Want to Be”

April 14, 2023

A photo still from a video game showing a humanoid sunflower.
A photo still from a video game showing a humanoid sunflower.

From Humanoid Sunflowers to the Hornworm: Ruhlman Returns

April 24, 2023

Anika Luo ’23, Annelle Abatoni Kayisire ’23, Caroline MacVicar ’23, Deniz Uzun ’23, Cassie Potter ’23 in their lab space.
Anika Luo ’23, Annelle Abatoni Kayisire ’23, Caroline MacVicar ’23, Deniz Uzun ’23, Cassie Potter ’23 in their lab space.

Senior Snapshot, the Seniors in the Klepac-Ceraj Lab: “Our lab community is strong because of them”

April 27, 2023

Kavindya Thennakoon leads a meeting. She stands at the front while others sit around a table. A screen is on the wall.
Kavindya Thennakoon leads a meeting. She stands at the front while others sit around a table. A screen is on the wall.

“Liberal arts shows you how to pivot”: STEM Organizations Need Humanities Majors

April 18, 2023

Class of 2022 processes to the stage.
Class of 2022 processes to the stage.

Launched: 97% of ’22 Grads Find Work—and Meaning in Their Work—after Wellesley

April 5, 2023

Studio portrait of Jocelyn Benson ’99
Studio portrait of Jocelyn Benson ’99

Voting Rights Leader Jocelyn Benson ’99 Will Deliver This Year’s Commencement Address

April 10, 2023

A portrait of Diana DiZoglio.
A portrait of Diana DiZoglio.

Diana DiZoglio CE/DS ’11 Brings Her Sense of Ethics and Justice to the Massachusetts State House

March 28, 2023

A Welcome Class of 2027 graphic with screen shots from the video showing scenes from campus.
A Welcome Class of 2027 graphic with screen shots from the video showing scenes from campus.

Welcome, Class of 2027!

March 18, 2023

Zaria Bunn and Grace Dodd on stage during a scene from a scene in Flyin' West.
Zaria Bunn and Grace Dodd on stage during a scene from a scene in Flyin' West.

Zaria Bunn ’23 Centers Black Voices on Stage

March 16, 2023

A student stands in the spotlight on stage, performing stand-up comedy for an audience.
A student stands in the spotlight on stage, performing stand-up comedy for an audience.

Are You Funny? Take This Theatre Class to Find Out

March 15, 2023

Courtney Streett ’09 gave a tour of the Edible Ecosystem Teaching Garden.
Courtney Streett ’09 gave a tour of the Edible Ecosystem Teaching Garden.

Courtney Streett ’09: Reclaiming Native Connection to the Land

March 10, 2023

Students sit and chat inside Slater House.
Students sit and chat inside Slater House.

50 Years of Supporting Wellesley’s International Community

March 8, 2023

Professors Julie Walsh and Eni Mustafaraj meet with their research associate CJ Larkin.
Professors Julie Walsh and Eni Mustafaraj meet with their research associate CJ Larkin.

Why We Need to Develop an Ethical Approach to Technology

February 28, 2023

Portrait of Dr. Lynne Lightfoote, Class of 1995
Portrait of Dr. Lynne Lightfoote, Class of 1995

Delivering Care and Justice

February 23, 2023

Peggy Levitt teaching a sociology class in fall 2022.
Peggy Levitt teaching a sociology class in fall 2022.

Investigating Inequalities in Art and Culture

February 15, 2023

Tyler Giles poses for a photo and smiles at the camera.
Tyler Giles poses for a photo and smiles at the camera.

Applying Economics to Societal Issues: Meet New Professor Tyler Giles

January 19, 2023

New faculty member Erin Teich sits behind her computer and looks at the camera, smiling.
New faculty member Erin Teich sits behind her computer and looks at the camera, smiling.

Interdisciplinary Exploration in Physics: Meet New Professor Erin Teich

January 30, 2023

Nina Bhardwaj ’75, director of immunotherapy at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai in New York City, in her lab.
Nina Bhardwaj ’75, director of immunotherapy at the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai in New York City, in her lab.

Nina Bhardwaj ’75: Creating Custom Vaccines

February 3, 2023

Five students pose for a selfie in front of the Albright Institute drop cloth background.
Five students pose for a selfie in front of the Albright Institute drop cloth background.

The Power of Saying “Hell Yes”: The Albright Effect

January 26, 2023

The covers of three Jet Magazines from the 1950s.
The covers of three Jet Magazines from the 1950s.

Black History in Your Hands

January 24, 2023

Students gather around a table where food is being made and they are smiling at the camera.
Students gather around a table where food is being made and they are smiling at the camera.

Creating Community While Cooking Takoyaki

January 13, 2023

Sari Kerr sits at a panel presentation.
Sari Kerr sits at a panel presentation.

The Gender Earnings Gap Persists Over a Lifetime

January 17, 2023

Anny-Claude Joseph smiles for her portrait.
Anny-Claude Joseph smiles for her portrait.

A Collaborative Approach to Mathematics: Meet New Professor Anny-Claude Joseph

January 9, 2023

A grid of photos from stories from 2022
A grid of photos from stories from 2022

2022 Year In Review

January 3, 2023