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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

Provost Kristine Din. Photo courtesy of stonehill.edu.

New OSI director Kristine Din focuses on putting students first

Phoebe Rebhorn | September 19, 2024

Dr. Kristine Din, Wellesley’s newest Director of Student Involvement, is focused on putting students first this year.  I sat down to speak with Din this last week, and from the beginning of the conversation,...

Provost Courtney Coile. Image courtesy of Lisa Abitbol.

From economics professor to provost: Courtney Coile on her new role

Phoebe Rebhorn | September 19, 2024

Newly appointed provost and Lia Gelin Poorvu ’56 Dean of the College Courtney Coile is no stranger to Wellesley; she’s been in the economics department as a faculty member for 24 years, earned the...

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New Associate Dean of Residential and Community Life, Brittany McDaniel

Teesta Kasargod | February 7, 2024

On Jan. 29, Brittany McDaniel started in her position as Wellesley College’s new associate dean of Residential and Community Life.  “One of my initial impressions, which I picked up during my...

Emma Romeu is a new visiting lecturer in the Spanish department. Photo courtesy of Emma Romeu.

New Faculty Acclimate to Campus

Valida Pau | October 4, 2021

The new faces on campus this year aren’t just limited to first-years and previously remote sophomores, but also faculty members such as Aditi Sahasrabuddhe, Benjamin Schaefer and Emma Romeu.   Professor...

Díaz, far right, meets with other students in Schneider Photo Courtesy of Wellesley College

Aislinn Díaz speaks with students at Spanish Table

Claire McCloud | May 9, 2019

It is no secret that Wellesley College offers endless opportunities to help students succeed and improve. One of the most notable ways in which the language departments achieve this goal is through their...

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Professor Erich Hatala Matthes tackles morality and art

Laurel Stickney | April 25, 2019

Professor Erich Hatala Matthes’ first encounter with philosophy came in middle school, when he attended a course in the subject during a summer camp. In high school, he had the opportunity to further...

Tynes was long fascinated with technology Photo Courtesy of Wellesley College

Jordan Tynes takes over technology at the Knapp Media and Technology Center

Claire McCloud | March 14, 2019

From technology rentals to open computer labs to digitally focused excavations halfway around the world, the Knapp Media and Technology Center offers seemingly endless opportunities for Wellesley students...

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Destiny Barletta brings the Wellesley community together

Claire McCloud | February 20, 2019

The Wellesley College community boasts about its tightly bound student body and the strong connections formed between students and faculty. The unique connections that Wellesley students make with their...

Sarah Moazeni '10 is a research and instruction librarian at the Clapp Library Photo Courtesy of Ashley Kim '19 Photo Editor

Sarah Moazeni rejoins Wellesley community and finds home at Clapp Library

Claire McCloud | December 6, 2018

When students are struggling with research for their papers, they often overlook key resources, like the research and instruction librarian Sarah Moazeni ’10. Moazeni’s main job is to meet with students...

Julie Mayans is a TA with the French Department Photo Courtesy of Ashley Kim '19, Assistant Photo Editor

French Teaching Assistant Julie Mayans integrates herself into student life on campus

Claire McCloud | November 14, 2018

Wellesley College’s diverse community helps create an accepting and welcoming place for students and staff members from all over the world — including this year’s French Teaching Assistant (TA) Julie...

Brooke Henderson keeps the art library running smoothly

Hannah Kwak | April 25, 2018

From aiding students who need help with research to unboxing new books and managing student workers, Wellesley College’s Art Librarian Brooke Henderson juggles several tasks each day. Even so, Henderson...

Tom Wilson is the assistant volleyball coach Photo Courtesy of Lien Dao '20 Photo Editor

Tom Wilson wears multiple hats for Wellesley’s athletics department

Hannah Kwak | April 11, 2018

At the Wellesley athletics department, Tom Wilson has three titles: assistant director for facility scheduling, physical education registrar and assistant volleyball coach. Wilson, who initially planned...

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