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News Archive
Smith Donates Sophia Smith Items to Hatfield Museum
Smith College announced today the donation of a collection of more than 30 items that belonged to Sophia Smith (1796-1870) or her family to the Hatfield Historical Museum in Hatfield, Massachusetts.
- News of Note
- June 8, 2021
June 2021 People News
Cutting-edge research, book awards and nominations for federal government service are among the recent accomplishments of Smith students, faculty, staff and alums. Read about them in the latest People News column.
- Campus Life
- June 1, 2021
Poet Joy Harjo: ‘Remake Our World’
In a commencement speech alive with her own literary art, United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo urged members of the Smith class of 2021 to map a future using the tools of “truth, wildness, beauty, transformation, bravery.” The college awarded 644 degrees on Sunday to students from 45 states and 32 countries.
- Campus Life
- May 30, 2021
Here Come the Smithies!
Get ready, world. From empowering youth to fighting climate change, these new grads are ready to make a difference.
- Campus Life
- May 27, 2021
College Bids Farewell to Retiring Faculty
At a virtual faculty meeting in May, President Kathleen McCartney announced the retirement of 14 faculty members.
- News of Note
- May 22, 2021
Sophie Flomenbaum ’21: A First Responder
For Sophie Flomenbaum ’21, seeing a student emergency medical services organization she founded begin its work on campus has been the highlight of her time at Smith—the moment “where I looked back and thought, Wow! That happened,” says the psychology major and certified emergency medical technician.
- Campus Life
- May 20, 2021
Ahlenne Abreu ’22: Goldwater Scholar
Ahlenne Abreu ’22 was recently awarded a prestigious Goldwater scholarship for her work in biochemistry. Here, she reflects on her path to STEM fields and her hopes for the future.
- Research & Inquiry
- May 17, 2021
A Brief Guide to Commencement 2021
Commencement Weekend will look a little bit different this year, offering a combination of on-campus events for graduating students only, and virtual events for families, friends and community members, as well as seniors who cannot attend in person.
- News of Note
- May 17, 2021
Seal of Approval
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley ’89 learned recently that she had been named a 2021 Newbery Honoree for her 18th and most recent book, Fighting Words.
- Smithies Create
- May 11, 2021
Note Worthy
Emma Swartz ’16 is the founder of Squeezebox Press, a letterpress printing business that produces stationery, broadsides, and custom projects featuring Swartz’s designs.
- Smithies Create
- May 11, 2021
Sisters in Arms
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig’s latest work of historical fiction tells the incredible story of the Smith College Relief Unit, whose members risked their lives to provide humanitarian aid to villagers in and around Grécourt, France, during World War I.
- Smithies Create
- May 11, 2021
Better Leather
Designer Claire Harper ’11 was first introduced to the craft of leatherworking during her junior year in Florence, when she toured the prestigious Scuola del Cuoio (Leather School).
- Smithies Create
- May 11, 2021
A Celebration of Blackness
“What does it mean to be Black and alive right now?” That question is at the heart of Black Futures, a beautiful and urgent new book edited by Kimberly Drew ’12 and Jenna Wortham.
- Smithies Create
- May 11, 2021
Marva Tariq ’21: A Calling In Chemistry
After finding her calling in the chemistry lab in her first year at Smith, Marva Tariq ’21 has been recognized for excellence in her field—including the award of a National Science Foundation graduate research fellowship to support her studies at the California Institute of Technology in the fall.
- Campus Life
- May 11, 2021
Caleigh Johnson ’21: Scholarship, Sports and Service
As she prepares for her future as a financial analyst with Dell Technologies, Caleigh Johnson ’21 reflects on four years filled with academics, athletics and community service.
- Campus Life
- May 7, 2021
Smith College’s New Neilson Library
Architectural designer Maya Lin’s re-imagined Neilson Library is an innovative, contemporary structure that presents a compelling vision for the modern library while respecting the building’s historic significance.
- New Neilson
- May 6, 2021
Maya Lin: Artist’s Statement
Architectural designer Maya Lin reflects on the new Neilson Library.
- New Neilson
- May 6, 2021
Prof. Jamie Macbeth: The Potential of AI
Jamie Macbeth, assistant professor of computer science, is studying how artificial intelligence can be used to improve decision-making.
- Research & Inquiry
- May 4, 2021
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