Dawn Staley, Chizuko Ueno, and Carol Hillman to be honored for transformative impact across education, athletics, and scholarship ...

Using art as an entry point can help make the science of human embryology more accessible. “Art is a magnet for engagement and curiosity,” Barresi says. “Art invites people in and puts them in a more ...

They also approach their subject areas in engaging ways. From addressing the biases that underlie scientific progress and ...

My husband was actually the one who did a search on the prize’s website and told me, ‘You’re the only person who shows up twice.’ It feels good to be recognized by your peers in that way. When I look ...

Known for her expressive energy and concise movements, Elim Chan ’09 is one of the most sought-after classical music ...

How do women’s colleges fit in today’s higher education landscape? “Women’s colleges are living demonstrations of women’s potential when we mitigate societal bias. Until we erase that bias in society, ...

“Having a night without light pollution is a powerful reminder of the actions that we as a campus can take to enhance our ability to perceive the more-than-human world,” says Fonte, who is also a ...

A recipient of the Smith Medal in 2020, Jensen is also a leading expert in adolescent brain development—its unique strengths and vulnerabilities—and the implications for medical care, education, and ...

Each quarter, Smith College's magazine highlights outstanding projects by alums and other members of the Smith community. Got a project you'd like to share? Fill out the form below and we'll consider ...

Dr. Cagney Coomer earned her B.S. in Biology at Virginia State University, before completing an A.S. from Bluegrass Community & Technical College’s biotechnology program. She then pursued a Ph.D. in ...

When Christine McCarthy ’77 was 9 years old, she had to write a report on her hero. Her choice: Amelia Earhart. “I idolized her because she did adventurous things men did and broke barriers,” McCarthy ...

Among democratic countries around the world, the United States is an outlier when it comes to guaranteeing rights for individuals based on sex or gender. This means that in America, women do not have ...