Smith College Commencement 2021

The Power of You.

Congratulations to the class of 2021!
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Commencement 2021 Details

An education as distinctive as you are.

An education as
distinctive as you are.

The Academic Program
A setting to inspire you.

A setting
to inspire you.

Explore Living at Smith
A world college

A world college.

Smith’s Global Reach
Be prepared to push boundaries.

Be prepared
to push boundaries.

Smith's History & Traditions
Be prepared to push boundaries.

Be prepared
to push boundaries.

Smith’s History & Traditions
A tradition of cultivating leaders.

A tradition of
cultivating leaders.

Smith Success Stories

Smith, in the Moment

Springtime 2021 Neilson Library with students out front
New Neilson

The new Neilson Library is an innovative structure that presents a compelling vision for the modern library, while also respecting the building’s historical significance.

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Student looking at Maya Lin sculpture of the Mill River in Neilson Library
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The new Neilson features a sculpture by Maya Lin tracing the outline of the Mill River in glass.
Interior shot of students inside Neilson on two floors
New Neilson

Connection and inspiration: Students react to the new Neilson.
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In an artist’s statement, architectural designer Maya Lin reflects on the new Neilson Library.

 

Inside the Neilson Library

As the intellectual heart of the campus, the library celebrates learning, connection, discovery and beauty. Take a virtual tour and revel in the innovative spaces, awe-inspiring design and breathtaking views. See for yourself why architectural designer Maya Lin describes Nielson Library as “calmly natural,” and why President McCartney says the library “invites us to explore the world in all its wonder.”
EXPLORE YOUR NEW LIBRARY


Reason #19 You Should Visit

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Poet Claudia Rankine delivers a reading on stage