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News Archive
Jordan Taylor: Partisan Politics and Pandemics
What can history teach us about pandemics and politics? In a Washington Post article, Mellon Visiting Assistant Professor Jordan Taylor demonstrates how politics and public health mixed in 1793—with dangerous consequences.
- Research & Inquiry
- March 31, 2020
Camille Washington-Ottombre: On Earth Day
College campuses brought attention to environmentalism. Fifty years later, they’re still leading the way to a more sustainable planet. But are they doing enough?
- Research & Inquiry
- March 25, 2020
Look Up from Your Carbon Footprint
Individual efforts matter, but to move the needle we need to change systems and policies.
- Sustainability
- March 25, 2020
Sarina Prabasi ’95: Collective Power
The world’s poor majority faces a dire future—unless the people exert their collective power.
- Alumnae News
- March 25, 2020
Staying Connected: Smith House Leaders Step Up
From blog posts to virtual teas to pen-pal missives, Smith house leaders are finding ways to keep fellow students connected during an unprecedented time in the college’s history.
- Campus Life
- March 25, 2020
Power of the Sun
Community solar advocate Emily Robichaux ’05 works to make solar energy available to all—while also helping low-income households afford their electric bills.
- Alumnae News
- March 25, 2020
Information about COVID-19 Reporting, Precautions
Following this morning’s notification of a likely case of COVID-19 in the Smith community, Smith students, faculty and staff are reminded of important steps they can take to protect themselves and others.
- News of Note
- March 23, 2020
Updates about Reunions, Commencement
Smith College has announced the cancellation of this year’s Commencement and Reunions. “When we are on the other side of this pandemic,” Smith College President Kathleen McCartney said, “we will determine a way to recognize the great class of 2020 and to celebrate their many achievements.”
- News of Note
- March 19, 2020
Species Are Dying Every Day. How Can We Stem the Loss?
Citizen scientists—that’s you and me—can start by sharing what we observe in our own backyards.
- Alumnae News
- March 18, 2020
Greening the City
Jessie Banhazl ’06 creates organic-food gardens in tiny city plots, atop rooftops and in forgotten corners of urban parks. Her hyperlocal bounty is supplying restaurants while also helping to reduce transportation emissions.
- Alumnae News
- March 18, 2020
A Force of Nature: Cornelia Hahn Oberlander ’44
From birch-tree courtyards to green rooftops, the creations of visionary landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander ’44 remain ahead of their time, establishing her as a global leader in sustainable design.
- Alumnae News
- March 18, 2020
Her Climate Superpower? Optimism
Shazia Khan ’98 is ensuring that off-the-grid communities in Pakistan have access to clean energy. Her next move: the world.
- Alumnae News
- March 18, 2020
Goal: Net Zero
From solar power to ground-source heat exchange technology, Smith is forging a path to carbon neutrality.
- Sustainability
- March 17, 2020
Farm-to-Smith Eating
Smith is on the leading edge of sustainability initiatives in college and university dining.
- Sustainability
- March 17, 2020
Updates: Access, Remote Work and Student Departures
Smith College on Sunday announced several updates related to the college's ongoing response to COVID-19.
- News of Note
- March 16, 2020
Video: Bringing the Bulb Show to You
Can’t visit the Bulb Show? We offer the next best thing: a video tour!
- Campus Life
- March 12, 2020
People News, March 2020
Policy competitions and civic fellowships are among the recent accomplishments of Smith students, faculty, staff and alums.
- Campus Life
- March 10, 2020
Smith Announces Changes to Bulb Show, Other Events
In keeping with a new policy about large gatherings on campus, Smith has announced changes to this year's Bulb Show, Presidential Colloquia and other public events.
- News of Note
- March 9, 2020
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