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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

A Critical Look at Wellesley’s Latin Honors

A Critical Look at Wellesley’s Latin Honors

Avery Finley | April 17, 2025

As a Wellesley first-year and an English major, I selfishly want the Latin honors system to remain in place until I graduate.  Humanities majors have historically received Latin distinctions more often...

Are we truly shadow-graded?

Are we truly shadow-graded?

Linda Su | December 3, 2024

“You will be fine! You are shadow-graded! Just go have some fun!” My friends always comfort me with “shadow grading” when I am stressed out about tests. While your first semester grades will not...

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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