For 50 years, researchers at what is now the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW) have conducted groundbreaking interdisciplinary studies on social issues such as the effects of placing children in child care, gender equity in education, and the role of social media in adolescents’ lives. From the beginning, its mission has been to deploy rigorous academic research to address real-world problems.More
The 2024 recipients of the Alumnae Achievement Award are Claire Parkinson ’70, climate change scientist and social justice advocate; Joanne Berger-Sweeney ’79, college president and professor of neuroscience; and Amy Weaver ’89, business leader and…More
Dear Wellesley College Alumnae: As you know, the Alumnae Achievement Award is the highest honor Wellesley bestows on alumnae. Historically, the beautiful award ceremony has been held in February….More
When First Lady of New York Chirlane McCray ’76 presented a proclamation from Mayor Bill de Blasio declaring Nov. 14, 2015, “New York Wellesley Club Day,” the energy in the hall was goose-bump electric.More
When Domenica Lewis ’88 looks back on London Calling 2.0, the first international launch of the Campaign to advance the Wellesley Effect, she remembers “the sparkle.”More
The Alumnae Association announces the following events for 2016. Unless otherwise noted, events take place at the College. For more information, call the Alumnae Office at 781-283-2331. 2016 February 11–12 WCAA winter board meeting March…More
