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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

Noufeesa Yahyaoui, Staff Reporter

Noufeesa Yahyaoui ’28 is a prospective Mathematics and Religion double major at Wellesley College from Seattle, WA. She has previously edited for the Belletrist Magazine.

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A Voice Between the Lines: In Conversation with a Non-Tenure Track, Non-Striking Faculty Member

A Voice Between the Lines: In Conversation with a Non-Tenure Track, Non-Striking Faculty Member

Noufeesa Yahyaoui, Staff Reporter | April 18, 2025

This faculty member agreed to speak with us “on background” to protect their identity. To preserve the integrity of their perspective, we are presenting this interview in a question-and-answer format...

Students stage a sit-in, or study-in, outside the room where the 4/7 bargaining session took place in the Science Center.

WOAW demands transparency while College calls for mediation

Noufeesa Yahyaoui and Christina Ding | April 8, 2025

Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW) and the College met this Monday, April 7, to discuss core issues of workload, compensation and reappointment. The Union expressed concern about the College’s...

WOAW Rejects Proposed Workload Model

WOAW Rejects Proposed Workload Model

Noufeesa Yahyaoui | April 5, 2025

In the most recent bargaining session, WOAW, Wellesley College’s faculty union, has rejected the College’s proposed tiered workload model.  The proposals in the April 3rd bargaining session covered...

Striking faculty may face pay withholding and visa risks

Striking faculty may face pay withholding and visa risks

Noufeesa Yahyaoui | April 1, 2025

As the ongoing strike continues, all WOAW-UAW members participating in the strike face consequences highlighted by the college in an email addressed to all WOAW-UAW members by Chief Human Resources Officer...

Faculty discuss potential changes to distribution requirements

Faculty discuss potential changes to distribution requirements

Noufeesa Yahyaoui | March 5, 2025

In the last week of February during the Academic Council meeting, faculty members discussed proposed changes to Wellesley College’s degree requirements.  Under the current 3-3-3 distribution requirement,...

Senate Report: 2/3/2025

Senate Report: 2/3/2025

Noufeesa Yahyaoui | February 5, 2025

President’s Corner This month starts the 40 Days of Kindness and Gratitude. The Student Council is starting initiatives to curate community kindness, such as making posters for dining staff. Dean’s...

Senate Report: 1/27/2025

Senate Report: 1/27/2025

Noufeesa Yahyaoui | February 5, 2025

President’s Corner The College President told students to keep a look out for future spring semester activities, including cultural shows and first-year activities. Dean’s Corner The Deans...

Students protest Korean program lecturer’s contract nonrenewal

Students protest Korean program lecturer’s contract nonrenewal

On the first day of spring semester classes, students in the Korean program were surprised to hear their professor, Eun Ha Hwang, announced that her lecturer contract was not renewed by Wellesley College...

Vanishing Voices: Why Language Programs are Losing Their Edge at Wellesley

Vanishing Voices: Why Language Programs are Losing Their Edge at Wellesley

While a major part of the Wellesley curriculum, language departments have faced declining enrollment trends over the past 16 years.
Senate Report: 12/2/2024

Senate Report: 12/2/2024

Noufeesa Yahyaoui | December 3, 2024

Dean’s Corner In light of the recent presidential election, Deans are currently meeting with student groups on campus to discuss reproductive rights and safety. With finals around the corner, the...

Senate Report: 11/11/2024

Senate Report: 11/11/2024

Noufeesa Yahyaoui | November 12, 2024

House President’s Council (HPC) Corner The Wellesley tradition of “Home for the Holidays” will happen in the dorms this school year. This tradition includes a presentation on what to expect when...

Senate Report: 10/7/2024

Senate Report: 10/7/2024

Noufeesa Yahyaoui | October 10, 2024

Dean’s Corner Dean of Students, Sheila Horton reminded students that this week marks the anniversary of Oct. 7, and to stay supportive and take advantage of any resources available. HBC Corner Reminder...

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