June
America the Beautiful: America’s Unofficial National Anthem
Katharine Lee Bates, Class of 1880, penned the poem that would become the lyrics to the popular ballad "America the Beautiful" during a 2,000 mile cross-country train trip.
Newly Approved Sustainability Plan Will Help Ensure a Greener Future
Wellesley recently approved a 10-year Sustainability Plan that will help the College further reduce its environmental footprint and ensure a greener future for generations of students.
Award-Winning Recent Graduates Will Study, Research, and Teach Around the World
A Wellesley education opens a world of possibilities. Several recent graduates are looking ahead to a year of study, research, or teaching abroad with the help of grants and fellowships.
Spotlight on Teaching: MES/ART116: Arabic Calligraphy
This past semester, students worked with Khaled Al- Saa’i, an internationally renowned Arabic calligrapher who challenges how people see and use familiar script.
Four Recent Grads Win Fellowships to Spend a Year in China or Taiwan
Four recent graduates will spend a year in China or Taiwan, thanks to fellowships from the Yenching Academy of Peking University and the Wellesley-Yenching Program.
Savitri Restrepo Alvarez '16 Awarded Davis Project for Peace Grant
Savitri Restrepo Alvarez '16 returned to her native Colombia to work with indigenous women who have been displaced from their ancestral lands by the country's ongoing civil war.
The “Chemistry of the Heavens”
Chemistry Professor Chris Arumainayagam participated in a press briefing at the American Astronomical Society (AAS) national conference. His student also presented at the conference.
Postcards Series: Catherine Puga '17
Catherine Puga '17 writes from Rabat, Morocco, where she’s participating in a Global Engagement Internship through Wellesley's Center for Work and Service.
Dean of Admissions Weighs in on Fisher v. University of Texas
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Joy St. John responded to the Supreme Court ruling on college admissions with a letter to the editor in the New York Times.
Alumna Competes in Dance Contest on "Live with Kelly" 4th of July Episode
Melissa Jo Zambrana '16 danced in many events on campus while at Wellesley. She recently displayed some of her moves on ABC's "Live with Kelly" 4th of July episode.
Kristin Butcher, Professor of Economics, on SNAP Benefits
New research from Kristin Butcher '86, Marshall I. Goldman Professor of Economics and Department Chair, could help shed light on how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) works.
Welcome Paula Johnson, Wellesley's 14th President
A warm Wellesley welcome to Paula Johnson! Today is President Johnson's first official day at Wellesley.
Final Hours of the 2016 Participation Challenge
Just a few hours remain before Dr. Paula A. Johnson begins her tenure as Wellesley's 14th president. Today is the last day to contribute to the historic welcome effort.
Davis Museum Launches Summer Film Series
During the summer, enjoy the Davis Museum in new way—with an outdoor film series of some of the most fun museum-centric movies.
Julia Marciari-Alexander ’89: From Wellesley to the Walters
A student-organized spring event highlighted alumna Julia Marciari-Alexander's path from Wellesley to her post as the first Female Executive Director of Baltimore's Walters Art Museum.
A Photo Farewell to President H. Kim Bottomly
H. Kim Bottomly will conclude her tenure as Wellesley's 13th president on June 30, 2016. Today, a photo reflection of her time at the College.
Alumna Plays an Important Role in Preserving Little-Known Papal History
Marsha Malinowski '82 shared insight with PBS about the 32-year friendship between Pope John Paul II and Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka for the documentary "The Secrets of Saint John Paul."
Humor Piece by Recent Grad Published by the New Yorker
"Ordering Lunch for the Office: A Greek Tragedy," by Broti Gupta '16, was published in the New Yorker's daily humor column Shouts and Murmurs in May.
Wellesley Computer Scientists Develop DNA/RNA Sequencing Tools
Software programs developed at Wellesley are helping genome scientists, biologists, and medical researchers gain better insights from genome sequencing data.
Student's Team Wins Bronze at World Syncro Skating Championships
Eliana Marostica '18 is a member of the U.S. Synchronized Skating Team. The team won the Bronze at this year's World Skating Championships
Professor Tracy Gleason on PRI's Science Friday
Tracy Gleason, professor of psychology and psychological director of the Child Study Center at Wellesley, was featured on PRI’s Science Friday segment and in a series of web videos.
Alumna Founds Network to Help Women Succeed in Finance
Victoria Hart '96 spoke to Newsweek about the limited opportunities women face in finance and about the network she founded to help women develop professionally.
Wellesley Professor’s Research Supports Idea that Building Blocks of Life May Originate From Interstellar Reactions
Chris Arumainayagam, professor of chemistry, was selected to participate in a press briefing at the American Astronomical Society (AAS) national conference in San Diego, Calif, the only professor representing a liberal arts college to do so.
Newly Released Clinton Commencement Speech Generates Extensive Media Coverage
Media featured newly released-audio excerpts of Hillary Rodham Clinton’s student speech from the College's 1969 commencement exercises.
Hillary Rodham Clinton ’69 Makes History
Hillary Rodham Clinton ’69 achieved a historic milestone as the first woman to be the presumptive presidential nominee of a major political party.
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
The Wellesley Repertory Theatre production runs through June 26, with 7:00 PM shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and 2:00 PM matinees on Saturdays and Sundays.
Reunion Recap 2016
Reunion welcomed a near-record crowd with 2,147 alums and over 1,000 family members and guests. Attendees hailed from 47 states, 22 countries, and 2 territories.
Wellesley Celebrates Reunion 2016
Graduating classes ending in 1 and 6 will gather, it is also a special year for Continuing Education alumnae and Davis Scholars (CE/DS).
Wellesley Crew Wins NCAA National Championship
Wellesley crew earned the program's first national championship and the first NCAA team national championship in school history. Wellesley is the first Women’s College to win a national title in rowing.
Wellesley Professor Pens New Novel Inspired by Father’s Experiences in America After Escaping Nazi-Occupied France
Susan Lynn Meyer has published a second young adult novel, Skating with the Statue of Liberty. In her new book, Gustave, a Jewish refugee boy who has fled Nazi-occupied France, faces racism and anti-Semitism in New York City during World War II, but ultimately finds friendship and hope.