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Reasons to Celebrate Smith

Paradise Pond lives up to its name.

Paradise Pond, formed in the 18th century by a dam on the Mill River, is both a top campus attraction and a living laboratory for science students. It’s dredged periodically to manage sediment and preserve its ecosystem. Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind reportedly named it when she visited Northampton in 1851 and found the pond, well, paradisal.

Alums sit on a bench looking out over Paradise Pond

Smith, in the Moment

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A Culture of Curiosity

Jena Kim ’27

Sociology major; Landscape Studies minor; Community Engagement & Social Change concentrator

“I love being a resource for people. I love being able to give my honest perspective. And with that, so many opportunities have come up.”

Glory Divine Yougang Tahon ’26

Computer Science and Psychology double major

“Reflecting on my experiences, the emotion I mostly felt was gratitude, and that became a motivator.”

Indea Holt ’27

History major

“I have done a lot so far, but I know I still have so much to learn. I know I want to pursue Hudson Creek Canines, though, and I know what goes into that is education.”

Adwoa Pokuaa Boakye ’27

Neuroscience major; Chemistry minor

“When I saw the turnout, I remember being amazed, thinking, ‘Is this our event? Did we do this?’ as my anxiety just left my body.”