With help from the world’s largest digital camera, the stunning first public images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory—named after the renowned astronomer and class of 1948 alumna—were released on Monday.Photo Credit: Vera C. Rubin Observatory/NSF/DOE

A naturally curious alum, Phyllis Klaus ’57, P’82, played a key role in starting the modern doula movement, combining research with a lot of heart. From her days taking childhood development classes at Vassar to her early work in Guatemala—and earning her doctorate in psychology in her 80s—she has remained committed to learning and supporting others.

Vassar’s Board of Trustees has voted to award full professorships to eight members of the faculty, Dean of Faculty Brian Daly announced.

Four Vassar students and two students from Dutchess Community College competed as a team at the National Model United Nations (MNUN) conference in New York City in April.

Sophomore Haley Schoenegge defended her 1500 meters national title along with securing First Team All-American in the 5000 meters while junior Jahmilia Dennis earned Second Team All-American honors in the triple jump in her first NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships appearance on Saturday

An all-day Education Summit at The Vassar Institute for the Liberal Arts explored ways to ensure that those who start college do end up with a degree.