Wellesley in the News
As the leading women’s college, Wellesley’s faculty, students, and alumnae are featured in national and international media on a daily basis. Below is just a sampling of the press coverage generated by Wellesley.
Insider cited economics professor Philip Levine's Brookings report that predicts 300,000 fewer births in 2021 due to the pandemic as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez points out systemic obstacles that prevent younger generations from having kids.
Rosanna Hertz, Professor of Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies, told The Economist that the market for donated sperm is booming as gay Americans reach marrying age and elective single motherhood becomes more widespread.
Michael Jeffries, Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of American Studies, appeared on WBUR's Radio Boston to discuss the new film 'Judas And The Black Messiah.'
President Paula A. Johnson appeared on Straight Talk with Hank Paulson to discuss her mother’s influence on her career, women in STEM and obstacles she’s faced in medicine and academia, the benefits of a women’s college, her management style, what has driven her throughout her career, and leading Wellesley College amidst the pandemic.
Economics professor Phillip Levine told The Washington Post how the pandemic has made the college admissions process even more difficult for low-income students.
Dan Sichel, Professor of Economics, offered advice to the 47 million Americans who expect to miss a credit card due date in 2021.
Olga Shurchkov, Associate Professor of Economics, expects long-term effects of the pandemic's exacerbation of the gender gap in academica.
Kellie Carter Jackson, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, appeared on Radio Boston to discuss the takeaways of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial.
Economics professors Phillip Levine and Robin McKnight outline the lasting effects of school shootings on students' health and education.
