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
In February 2021, Wellesley launched a comprehensive alumnae survey, asking alums to evaluate the impact of their education and share their thoughts on their connection to the College. Here is what they said.More
WCAA President Laura Wood Cantopher ’84 wants to know: “Who are you? What do you care about? What are the ways you support the College? How can we harness your enthusiasm for Wellesley in support of its mission?”More
Miss having your mind stretched and your ideas challenged in a Wellesley classroom? Through the WCAA’s new Virtual Faculty Speaker Series, you can have that experience from your living-room couch.More
