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Linda Charmaraman, professor and Wellesley Centers for Women researcher, found that for children of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and others lacking broad representation, social media can reduce isolation.

Annie Jump Cannon (Wellesley class of 1884) was included in Live Science’s list of 32 important scientists you’ve probably never heard of.

Nigerian singer, actor and activist Onyeka Onwenu (Wellesley '76) passed away at the age of 72. Nicknamed the ‘Elegant Stallion’, the revered star died after performing at a private party in Lagos.

11 New England colleges, including 6 in Massachusetts, were named among ‘64 most beautiful campuses’ in America. Wellesley College was ranked #59.

"Young Koreans balance lifestyle choices like hobbies, travel, and self-care with the desire and affordability of having children," political science professor Katherine Moon previously told Newsweek.

Approximately 34% of students enrolled at four-year colleges have siblings, and elimination of the sibling discount will affect some subset of that population, says economics professor Phillip Levine.

Nergis Mavalvala (Wellesley ’90), dean of MIT School of Science and professor of astrophysics, will present the Chester Peterson, Jr. Public Lecture in Physics at Kansas State University in September.

Professor Song Mingwei put together a team to translate David Damrosch’s Around the World in 80 Books into Chinese.

Professor and Wellesley Centers for Women researcher Linda Charmaraman on how parents can better manage their children’s screen time in a tech-dominated world.