College News

A photo portrait of T. Peaches Valdez, dean of admission and financial aid
Fall 2023

Focused on Diversity

In June, the Supreme Court issued its ruling on affirmative action in college admissions, significantly limiting how colleges can consider race during the selection process. T. Peaches Valdes, dean of admission and financial aid, discusses how the College is adapting to the new landscape the ruling created while maintaining its commitment to diversity.More
Students climb a rope structure during a trust exercise.
Fall 2023

Climbing Together

As part of the College’s new three-day immersive Civic Action Lab in August, 30 sophomores traveled to Thompson Island in Boston Harbor and participated in team building exercises.More
President
Fall 2023

Our Commitment to Strengthening Democracy

By Paula A. Johnson, president

Colleges and universities across the country are reasserting the civic purpose of higher education, and Wellesley is proudly among themMore
A photo of Laura Wood Cantopher '84 and Kathryn Harvey Mackintosh '93.
Fall 2023

Bringing the WCAA and the College Together

By Laura Wood Cantopher ’84 and
Kathryn Harvey Mackintosh ’03

The WCAA board recently proposed a change to its structure and its relationship to the College. The goal of the proposed change is to further harness the power and influence of Wellesley alumnae—on our alma mater and in the world.More
Jeanne Olson Darlington M.A. ’72
Fall 2023

Jeanne Olson Darlington

By Andrew Shennan, Provost and Lia Gelin Poorvu ’56 Dean of the College

Jeanne Olson Darlington M.A. ’72, former instructor in science laboratory in the chemistry department, died on July 27 at the age of 99.More
Workers reinstall the stuffed bison head in the new Science Complex.
Summer 2023

College Road

Reports From Around CampusMore
President Ellen Fitz Pendleton, class of 1886, places the cornerstone of Tower Court in 1915.
Summer 2023

Tower Court Rises

By Lisa Scanlon Mogolov ’99

This summer, renovations began on Tower Court, the College’s largest residential hall and the first built after the cataclysmic fire that destroyed College Hall on March 17, 1914.More
The Wellesley College crew team huddles before competing in the NCAA Division III National Championship in Pennsauken, N.J. For the second consecutive year and the third time in program history, Wellesley won the championship.
Summer 2023

Back to Back

The Wellesley College crew team huddles before competing in the NCAA Division III National Championship in Pennsauken, N.J. For the second consecutive year and the third time in program history, Wellesley won the championship. To…More
Members of the class of ’23 cheer as degrees are conferred during the commencement ceremony on May 20.
Summer 2023

Sunshine on a Rainy Day

By Grace Ramsdell ’22

Photos by Lisa Abitbol and Ping Ji

Gray skies delivered rain on May 20, yet campus was awash in shades of yellow as commencement attendees and seniors alike dressed for the yellow class of 2023’s big day.More
A photo shows a close up of a trans flag stole worn by a graduating senior. In the background another student wears a Pride fag stole.
Summer 2023

Gender, Language, and Wellesley

By Lisa Scanlon Mogolov ’99

Early in 2023, in between completing the requirements for their math major and training with Wellesley’s crew team, Charlie (a pseudonym) considered what they wanted to accomplish before graduating in May.More