Athletics Thanks to a generous donation by the parents of a former rugby player, Vassar has freshly renovated fields, named after longtime rugby supporter Charlie “Bear” Williams ’80 and Head Coach Tony Brown. Read more. Photos by Stockton Photo, Inc. Community Vassar welcomes five new trustees, who began four-year terms this fall. Read more. Athletics A record-breaking Vassar Athletics Day of Giving raised over 3,500 gifts and more than $750,000 for Vassar student-athletes! See the final score. Photos by Stockton Photo, Inc. Alums AAVC Spirit of Vassar Award is bestowed upon Georgette Bennett ’67, a leader in promoting interreligious understanding. Read more. Photo by Lucas Pollet Previous Next News Empowering Students to Experience the World: June Ross Marks ’49 Sherrilyn Ifill '84: On Encouraging the Next Generation of Civil Rights Leaders Vassar Welcomes Five New Trustees In the Media What happens when you spend three days in total darkness? Chris Colin '97 describes his journey in the New York Times Magazine. Acclaimed YA author Torrey Maldonado ’96 spoke to School Library Journal about his new picture book and how his childhood in NYC inspires his work. Chronogram reported on the sculpture Seed (2024) by Rose B. Simpson, the newest addition to The Loeb’s collection of public art. Award-winning TV personality, chef, and writer Andrew Zimmern ’84 wrote an opinion piece for The New York Times about the harsh chemicals in non-stick pans. The anthology Bernard Darwin on Golf, by Jeff Silverman ’72, was included in The Wall Street Journal's list of “10 Books That Belong on Every Golfer’s Bookshelf.” Academics & Faculty Choose from 48 departments and programs, 50 majors, plus the Independent Program (interdisciplinary “design your own” major). The Vassar faculty is a diverse community of scholars, artists, writers, scientists, musicians, and thinkers. Learn more about the faculty and their teaching and research interests. Departments and Programs | Majors | Faculty Explore Admission & Financial Aid A Vassar education opens minds and doors. Apply Financial Aid Facts & StatsStudents2,444Faculty358Student:Faculty8:1Average AID Award$58,722Majors51Varsity Teams25 This is Vassar Vassar is fueled by an abundant energy, a creative force, a curious spirit, propelling our pursuits, hobbies, studies, and artistic endeavors. As we feed off one another’s energy, we further ignite our own fascinations. We can be uncommonly motivated and passionately inspired. We can also be laid back, but we are never just one thing. We are people who live out loud and introspective old souls. And no matter who we are, how we’re feeling, or what we’re doing, we share that universal spark that illuminates the world around us. Come take a look.This Is Vassar, our monthly email newsletter, has feature stories and news updates about our vibrant community. Browse the archive or subscribe!Browse/Subscribe Alums Lisa Kudrow ’85, star of HBO’s The Comeback, was featured in The New York Times after it was announced that the show will be returning for a third season in 2026. Read more. Photo by Karl Rabe Alums Carlos Eduardo Espina ’20—an immigrant rights activist, nonprofit leader, and veteran with 10 million TikTok followers—spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Read more. Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News Alums “Genius Award” winner Dr. Michelle Monje ’98 returned to Vassar to deliver a lecture on her breakthroughs in cancer research. Read more. Alums Philip Jefferson ’83, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, visited his alma mater to deliver the Martin H. Crego Lecture in Economics. Read more. Photo by Karl Rabe Alums Vassar students recently attended a screening of the critically acclaimed debut film Good One, directed by India Donaldson ’07. One New York Times critic deemed it among the 10 best films of 2024. Read more. Photo by Ben Richardson ’25 Previous Next Athletics With recent victories over Liberty League rivals Union College and St. Lawrence University, the Vassar Women’s Soccer team maintained its national ranking. According to the latest poll, the Brewers were ranked 19th in the country. Credit: Stockton Photo, Inc. Support Vassar Athletics Campus Life We at Vassar are committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a strong and inclusive campus community.Engage The Arts There are over 1,000 campus-wide events annually. You will find arts-related events sponsored by the departments of Art, Music, Dance, Drama, and Film; exhibitions and events at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, the Palmer Gallery, and the Archives and Special Collections Library.Experience ×
What happens when you spend three days in total darkness? Chris Colin '97 describes his journey in the New York Times Magazine.
Acclaimed YA author Torrey Maldonado ’96 spoke to School Library Journal about his new picture book and how his childhood in NYC inspires his work.
Chronogram reported on the sculpture Seed (2024) by Rose B. Simpson, the newest addition to The Loeb’s collection of public art.
Award-winning TV personality, chef, and writer Andrew Zimmern ’84 wrote an opinion piece for The New York Times about the harsh chemicals in non-stick pans.
The anthology Bernard Darwin on Golf, by Jeff Silverman ’72, was included in The Wall Street Journal's list of “10 Books That Belong on Every Golfer’s Bookshelf.”