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Smith College | Gamelan 30th Anniversary
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (167+ words) Published April 9, 2026 The Smith College Gamelan Ensemble was founded in the fall of 1995 by Margaret Sarkissian, Professor of Music at Smith, and'Sumarsam, Professor of Music at Wesleyan University.'Wesleyan needed a home for the'P'log half of their older gamelan set…...
A Critical Assist from Financial Aid
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (595+ words) Selam Maher "26 is making the most of Smith"s support, on and off the basketball court Published April 9, 2026 The financial aid offer from Smith was Maher"s first glimpse of that community-building. That support turned her "dream of college" into…...
Put a Bird on It
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (583+ words) Smith College's birding club offers a roost for students interested in all things ornithological Published April 6, 2026 What's rarer than spotting a snow goose, yellow-headed blackbird, summer tanager, or even chestnut-collared longspur out here in western Massachusetts, far outside of their…...
The Evolution of Pandemic Discussion
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (408+ words) Smith College The Evolution of Pandemic Discussion Smith College professor examines shifting attitudes toward COVID-19 in upcoming book Published April 2, 2026 Back in 2020, widespread lockdowns pushed people to immerse themselves in new activities: nurturing sourdough starters, chipping away at puzzles, hosting…...
Persistence Over Perfection
1+ week, 3+ day ago (769+ words) New research by Smith College professor Caroline Melly's students offers insights about grades Published March 30, 2026 For Smith students, an ideal course grading system is one that inspires learning over lobbying, relationships over rankings. That is the central finding from a…...
Environmental Concentration at Smith College
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (590+ words) Bring together knowledge and data from different fields, including their own disciplinary lens, within the unifying context of environmental problem-solving Learn to see environmental issues from multiple perspectives by interacting with faculty, staff, alumnae, other students, and community members with…...
Applying to Law School
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (1816+ words) is a huge undertaking. Here, we'll go through a general timeline for organizing your tasks as well as break down each component of the law school application. Feel free to make an appointment with your pre-law adviser at any point…...
South Asian Studies
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (528+ words) The minor in'South Asian studies focuses on the interdisciplinary study of South Asia and its diaspora. It brings together the perspectives of various disciplines, from art history to philosophy and religion, from history and economics to sociology, anthropology, languages, and…...
Strengths and Vulnerabilities of the Young Adult Brain: Neuroscience You Can Use
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (194+ words) A Smith College Colloquium with Dr. Frances Jensen "78 Published February 19, 2026 Dr. Frances Jensen "78, acclaimed author of The Teenage Brain, will speak at a colloquium on Thursday, March 12 at 5 p. m. in Sweeney Concert Hall. A recipient of the Smith Medal in 2020, Jensen…...
Smith College | Precollege Knowledge for Freedom Program
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (237+ words) A two-week residential seminar for rising 12th-grade students at Holyoke High School, William J. Dean Tech High School, Veritas Prep, Mohawk Trail Regional High School, and Northampton High School A new depth of understanding of the challenges and rewards of engaged…...