Dr. Ruth J. Simmons was recognized as an distinguished honorary alumna of Wellesley College in a special ceremony after delivering a commencement address to the graduating class of 2026 on May 15.  Following...

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A student-led petition calling for a tenure-track Korean history specialist has gathered over 150 signatures over the past weeks, reflecting a growing concern over shrinking East Asian studies offerings...

A Wellesley resident has been charged in connection with the deaths of her two children, according to authorities in Massachusetts and Vermont. Earlier, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office issued...

On April 5, 1962, a short message from Malcolm X appeared in the pages of The Wellesley News. In a letter to the editor, Malcolm X, a national figure who frequently criticized the American press for distorting...

Chanting “Any’s dream is our dream,” around 100 students from Wellesley, Babson and Olin College gathered with town residents outside Wellesley Town Hall on March 29, calling for the return of illegally...

Over the past few months, numerous high-profile figures — including former Harvard professor Larry Summers and former MIT professor Noam Chomsky — have faced scrutiny as their ties to convicted sex...

On Feb 23 and Feb 24, a historic winter storm swept through Massachusetts, prompting a regional travel ban and school closures across the state. However, despite closing on Feb. 23, Wellesley College remained...

Cold winds cut through winter coats as snow and ice crunched underfoot along Central Street. With snowbanks climbing nearly to knee height, protesters boxed into tight clusters along both sides of the...

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Helen O’Conner ’71 never used to “talk politics.” That was before a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed U.S. citizen Renee Good in Minneapolis on Jan. 7, igniting...

The Academic Council voted on Dec. 11 to reject proposed changes to the College’s academic schedule for the Fall 2026 semester, following over an hour of dialogue, amendments and concerns from various...

Amidst growing faculty concerns about AI use in classrooms, Library & Technology Services (LTS) recommended the adoption of AI detection tool Pangram in late November. LTS recommended the tool after...

On Friday, the journalist and author Karen Grigsby Bates ’73, co-founder of BlackRock Sue Wagner ’82, and Michigan Secretary of State and voting rights advocate Jocelyn Benson ’99, received the 2025...

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) released its 2026 College Free Speech Rankings this month, revealing that Wellesley College dropped 83 places to rank 225th out of 257 schools....

On Friday, Sept. 5, the Wellesley Organized Academic Workers (WOAW) announced the ratification of its first contract with Wellesley College. The new contract features changes including a four-course load,...

In a campus-wide email on May 13, Wellesley College President Paula A. Johnson described the proposed increase in the federal endowment tax as “one of the most serious threats” facing the College....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...