March
Reaffirmation of Mission and Announcing Gender Policy
As the world confronts unprecedented change, Wellesley College, and our role in educating women, has never been more important. Late yesterday afternoon, the Wellesley College Board of Trustees voted to reaffirm Wellesley’s mission and clarify our admission policy.
Spotlight on Teaching: Einstein and the Dark Universe
In Physics 100 Einstein and the Dark Universe, first-year students explore the astrophysical evidence that reveals the presence of dark matter and dark energy.
Jazz Legend Benny Golson Joins the Celebration of 30 Years of Jazz Music at Wellesley
Wellesley welcomed legendary composer, arranger, lyricist, producer and tenor saxophonist Benny Golson to campus for a master class and packed performance. Golson’s appearance is part of a celebration of 30 years of jazz in Wellesley’s music program.
The Power of Computing, Then and Now
For 32 years, Wellesley’s Computer Science Department has provided the support and training students need to excel in computing careers and to help shape the future of computer science.
How Wellesley Prepared a Rising Physics Star
When Gretchen Campbell ’01 won the Maria Goeppert Mayer Award, she praised Wellesley for preparing her for a career in physics, a field she hadn’t planned to enter.
Wellesley Joins White House-Announced “Let Everyone Dream” STEM Coalition
President Obama, shown here with White House Science Fair participants “the elementary-school Supergirls,” announced $240M in new commitments to STEM education, which include commitments by Wellesley College.
SPARK Project Puts Wellesley Alumna on the Map
Katy Ma '18, a student activist with the organization SPARK, explains how she chose to highlight Xie Bingxin (M.A. '26), a prominent twentieth-century Chinese writer, for a Google initiative showcasing the work and contributions of influential women in history.
Wellesley Students Present Artful Ideas
Angela Sun ’17 and Ali Lanier ’15 were the only undergraduates to present a paper at the first philosophy conference on the subject of street art.
Upstage Theatre Group Concludes Successful Season
Student-run theatre group Upstage concludes a successful season performing classic as well as contemporary plays.
Wellesley Professor Featured in Boston Globe’s Ideas Section
Wellesley history professor Katherine Grandjean was interviewed by the Boston Globe about her new book, American Passage: The Communications Frontier in Early New England.
Wellesley Professor Receives the Pura Belpré Author Award
Professor Marjorie Agosín’s first novel for young readers received the 2015 Pura Belpré Author Award for outstanding children’s literature by a Latino/Latina author.
Wellesley Celebrates Asian Awareness Month
Wellesley celebrates Asian Awareness Month 2015 with guest speakers, performances, and lectures around important issues of Asian and Asian-American experience. Speakers include Mayor Lisa Wong of Fitchburg, performer Meera Mohan-Graham '05, and distinguished scholar-activis
Wellesley Alumna named to US Biathlon’s World Championship Team
Wellesley alumna Clare Egan '10 is a member of the United States Biathlon World Championship team roster. She is currently competing with Team USA in the 2015 IBU World Championships in Finland.
Wellesley Welcomes Rabbi Berkman
President H. Kim Bottomly announced the appointment of Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman as the new Rabbi and Director of Wellesley College Hillel, beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year.
Wellesley Choir Sings Through Seoul
The Wellesley College Choir recently returned from an inaugural Spring Tour to Seoul.
How Diverse Is Your Social Network? The Answer May Reveal Something About Your Values
A new study by Wellesley's Angela Bahns demonstrates that people who place a higher value on diversity are more likely to have friends of different races, religions, and/or classes, as well as friends with different sociopolitical views.
Press Release: Wellesley Welcomes New Rabbi and Director of Hillel
President H. Kim Bottomly announced the appointment of Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman as the new Rabbi and Director of Wellesley College Hillel, beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year.
Wellesley College Joins White House-Announced “Let Everyone Dream” Coalition, Highlighting a Collective $90M in Commitments to STEM Education
Wellesley College has announced participation in the “Let Everyone Dream” Coalition, a national initiative announced on Monday, March 23 during the White House Science Fair that introduces new multi-sector partnerships in support of STEM education for underserved students.
Wellesley Student Diver Wins NCAA National Championship
When Maura Sticco-Ivins ’18 won the Women’s 3-meter Diving Finals at the 2015 NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships, she became just the third Wellesley athlete to win an individual title at an NCAA National Championship.
Wellesley Professor in Scientific Journal: Life at Liberal Arts College
Class of 1966 Associate Professor of Neuroscience Marc Tetel has published an article in the flagship journal of the Endocrine Society, Endocrinology, about working at a liberal arts college as a career option for research scientists.
Wellesley Celebrates Pi Day on 3/14/15
On 3/14/15, the Wellesley math department celebrates the Ultimate Pi Day by hosting activities and offering pie in honor of a very special number.
Wellesley College Hosts Summit for First-Generation College Students
On March 7, Wellesley hosted Class Action’s third annual summit, which convened 175 attendees from 32 colleges and four organizations from throughout the Northeast with the aim of providing a forum for first-generation college students to share experiences and discuss challenges facing their communities.
STEM Education By and For Students
The Wellesley chapter of Robogals empowers local elementary-school girls to explore technology and robotics.
Wellesley Travels to East Africa
Over Wintersession 2015, 18 members of Wellesley's community participated in an inaugural program in East Africa, organized by the Africana Studies department.
Financial Education for Today’s Young Adults
Nondini Naqui ’02 and the Society of Grownups offer an innovative, enjoyable way for young adults to learn about personal finance.