Generations of alumnae have been leaders in the study of monkeys and apes, revealing surprising truths about primate society, parenthood, and decision-making.
The Pluralism Initiative grew from a conversation Associate Professor of Art Liza Oliver had with an alumna several years ago about the campus climate and viewpoint diversity.
It is beyond heartening to read about a woman whose brilliance embodied contradictions and whose profound understanding of the rights of women ignited the 19th-century movement that made us political equals today.
After graduation, Judith Rothschild ’43 moved to New York City and quickly became involved in a dynamic downtown art scene committed to developing abstraction as a force in modern art.
At Wellesley, Isabel “Izzy” Custodio ’13 envisioned working in Washington, D.C., in diplomacy or a think tank. She quickly realized, however, that a life in politics wasn’t meant for her, and she found herself seeking a different career path.