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Kellie Carter Jackson writes that Kali Gross’s new book, Vengeance Feminism: The Power of Black Women’s Fury in Lawless Times, pushes readers to take in Black women’s justified anger and fury.

"The Milky Way began forming very early in the universe's history, likely around the same time as Firefly Sparkle," said astronomer and assistant professor of astronomy Lamiya Mowla ’13.

The galaxy resembling Christmas lights hanging in the cosmos has space scientists, including astronomy professor Lamiya Mowla '13, feeling festive.

Astronomer Lamiya Mowla ’13 is the co-lead author of “Formation of a low-mass galaxy from star clusters in a 600-million-year-old Universe” published in Nature on December 11, which is also the birthday of astronomer and Wellesley alum Annie Jump Cannon, class of 1884.

Stunning new photographs by a Wellesley College-led team of astronomers have revealed a newly forming galaxy that looks remarkably similar to a young Milky Way. The extraordinary images give us an unprecedented picture of what our own galaxy might have looked like when it was being born.

Art professor Kimberly Cassibry writes that Celtic symbols, Greek battles, and Roman cityscapes may grab your attention, but the Arch at Orange is one of the most important monuments to survive from ancient Rome.

The 50-year-old institution offers students the opportunity to work with research scientists on global issues impacting women and girls.

Grace Sun ’27 plays piano for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. During the pandemic, she would play virtually for her isolated grandmother. Now, more than 100 musicians have joined the movement.

Research shows keeping work and home life separate increases stress and depletes energy. Holly May ’03, Petco’s chief HR officer, believes employees should “show up as who they are, authentically and vulnerably.”