Dawn Staley, Chizuko Ueno, and Carol Hillman to be honored for transformative impact across education, athletics, and scholarship ...

My husband was actually the one who did a search on the prize’s website and told me, ‘You’re the only person who shows up twice.’ It feels good to be recognized by your peers in that way. When I look ...

Using art as an entry point can help make the science of human embryology more accessible. “Art is a magnet for engagement ...

They also approach their subject areas in engaging ways. From addressing the biases that underlie scientific progress and ...

How do women’s colleges fit in today’s higher education landscape? “Women’s colleges are living demonstrations of women’s potential when we mitigate societal bias. Until we erase that bias in society, ...

Known for her expressive energy and concise movements, Elim Chan ’09 is one of the most sought-after classical music ...

Theanne Griffith ’08 is an assistant professor in the department of physiology and membrane biology at the University of California, Davis. Last year, she was named a Howard Hughes Medical Institute ...

Lori L. Tharps ’94 is an author, journalist, educator, podcast host, and popular speaker who describes her work as meeting ...

“Having a night without light pollution is a powerful reminder of the actions that we as a campus can take to enhance our ability to perceive the more-than-human world,” says Fonte, who is also a ...

A recipient of the Smith Medal in 2020, Jensen is also a leading expert in adolescent brain development—its unique strengths and vulnerabilities—and the implications for medical care, education, and ...

Smith is one of only five baccalaureate institutions that can claim being a Top Producer of Fulbright Students every year since the designation began in the 2009–10 academic year. The 2025–26 ...

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