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.
Latest Vassar News
- Vassar Celebrates Eight Faculty Members Granted Full ProfessorshipsVassar’s Board of Trustees has voted to award full professorships to eight members of the faculty, Dean of Faculty Brian Daly announced.
- Graduates—all 630 of them—Celebrate Four Years at VassarAmid the cheers of over 3,000 guests and words of wisdom from fellow alums, College administrators—and even Yoda—more than 600 graduates celebrated Commencement on May 25.
- Vassar Students Forge Collaborations and Gain Confidence in International Studies ClassFour 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.
- Schoenegge Defends 1500 Meters Title and Earns First Team All-American Honors in the 5000; Dennis Collects First Outdoor Track and Field Second Team All-American HonorSophomore 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
- Uplifting Education Summit at Vassar Delves Into Boosting College Completion RatesAn 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.
- Part of 100 Projects for Peace, Vassar Students Do Good in the WorldOver the past two summers, five Vassar students completed initiatives that have promoted literacy, brought clean water to communities in Africa, and combated homelessness in California.
