Professor Catia Confortini studies peace and justice through lens of feminism
Academically inclined from a young age, Peace and Justice Studies professor Catia Confortini cites her Catholic upbringing as one of…
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Professor Monica Higgins brings passion for groundwater quality to Wellesley
Equipped with a passion for hands-on science from an early age, Professor Monica Higgins of the environmental studies department once…
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Professor Kate Gilhuly pursues interest in literature through research in classics
Armed since childhood with an insatiable love for literature, Professor Kate Gilhuly of the classics department dreamt of writing her…
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Professor Guy Rogers develops lifelong interest in Alexander the Great
Professor Guy Rogers, who teaches history and classical studies, first encountered stories of Alexander the Great when his mother took…
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Professor Nadya Hajj gives voice to Middle Eastern refugees
Assistant Professor of Peace and Justice Studies Nadya Hajj had her heart, mind and research goals set on refugees from…
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Alzheimer’s Buddies connects Wellesley College students to the town community
Anne Kim ’19, Emily Liao ’19 and Lydia Guo ’20 have partnered with the Alzheimer’s Buddies National Foundation to bring…
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Professor Connie Bauman bridges the gap between sports and medicine in the classroom
With the world of physical education at her fingertips and a passion for enacting change, physical education Professor Connie Bauman…
Read MoreProfessor Pinar Keskin studies the intersection of environmental challenges, gender and economics
A crystal bowl of Dove chocolate sits atop Professor of economics Pinar Keskin’s desk as she energetically spins around in…
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Raised by deaf parents, Pyers pursues her interest in Nicaraguan Sign Language
Associate Professor of Psychology Jennie Pyers’ enthusiastic energy bubbles out of her office on the fourth floor of the science…
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Visiting Professor Lauren Holmes ’07 returns to Wellesley to teach creative writing
When you walk into the office of visiting Creative Writing Professor Lauren Holmes ’07, a feeling of calm and comfort…
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