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The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

News in Brief

News in Brief

Sofia Diaz March 27, 2024

New Square System Implemented for Orgs Fundraising  A new fundraising method was introduced this semester to make fundraising easier for organizations and clubs on campus. The platform aims to phase...

News in Brief

News in Brief

Galeta Sandercock March 6, 2024

Professor Nina Tumarkin to deliver Distinguished Faculty Lecture  President Johnson announced via email on Feb. 22 that Professor Nina Tumarkin, the Kathryn Wasserman Davis Professor of Slavic Studies...

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News in Brief

Lyanne Wang February 21, 2024

Black Excellence Gala  Patty Birch, assistant dean for intercultural education, and the Harambee House hosted the annual Black Excellence Gala on Friday, Feb. 16 in the Alumnae Ballroom. The Harambee...

News in Brief

News in Brief

Ella Dulski February 7, 2024

Upskill! An Immersive Experiential Learning Program During Wintersession, Wellesley College hosted students for three Upskill programs from Jan. 16 through Jan. 19. The programs offered specialized training...

News in Brief 10/04/2023

News in Brief 10/04/2023

Lillian Peck October 4, 2023

Provost Shennan Stepping Down Andy Shennan, Provost and Lia Gelin Poorvu ’56 Dean of the College, announced in an email on September 14, 2023, that he will be stepping down after 25 years in the Dean’s...

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News in Brief

Lillian Peck September 20, 2023

Sustainability Sale Canceled  On Aug. 29, 2023, the Office of Sustainability announced that their annual sustainability sale, popular among sibs on campus for purchase of refrigerators, lamps, mirrors,...

News in Brief 04/27/2023

News in Brief 04/27/2023

Sofia Diaz April 27, 2023

Commencement speaker named for 2023 graduation ceremony Michigan State Secretary, Jocelyn Benson ’99, was recently announced as the 2023 commencement speaker. Benson is known for her work as a voting...

News in Brief – 2/21/23

Irene Kim February 22, 2023

President Paula Johnson named Board of Directors for Johnson & Johnson On Feb.14, Johnson & Johnson announced that President Paula Johnson has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Joaquin...

News in Brief - 2/8

News in Brief – 2/8

Renée Remsberg February 8, 2023

Problems with the pipes Students received a rather cold welcome back from break when showers across campus failed to run hot water. While not all students were not affected, many in the Quad and Tower...

News in Brief – 11/16

Sazma Sarwar November 16, 2022

Maura Healey On Nov. 8, 2022, Massachusetts governor elect Maura Healey made history as the first lesbian governor in the United States. Healey is an established progressive politician in Massachusetts,...

News in Brief – 11/2

Sazma Sarwar November 2, 2022

Course registration Spring 2023 course registration is set to occur next week from Nov. 8-11. Each class year will have a window from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to register for spring courses, in order of seniority....

News in Brief – 10/19

Lillian Peck October 19, 2022

Surprise Lake Day Announcement On the morning of Sept. 28, 2022, President Paula Johnson announced that classes were canceled to celebrate Lake Day. Lake Day began as a tradition in the early 1980s and...

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