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Applied Learning & Research

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Smith’s wide array of innovative programs and centers, cross-disciplinary initiatives, and internship and service opportunities are designed to enrich the academic experience to help students further explore their passions in real-world pursuits.

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Center for the Environment
Jandon Center for Community Engagement
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
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Wurtele Center for
Leadership
Poetry Center
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Kahn Liberal Arts Institute
Narratives Project
Design Thinking Initiative
Praxis Program

News from the Grécourt Gate

The Grécourt Gate showcases the ideas, the people behind the ideas and the original contributions Smith is making to larger intellectual dialogues through the culture of research and the liberal arts at the college, where a vibrant community of scholars and students exhibit a love of discovery. Here are some recent features.

People News November 2019

November 12, 2019

Data science awards, published essays and career promotions are among the recent accomplishments of Smith students, faculty, staff and alumnae. Read about them in the latest People News column.

The Joy of Translation: Smith’s First Slam

November 7, 2019

Smith’s first annual Poetry Translation Slam, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Poetry Center, is decribed as having all the best characteristics of a classic poetry slam: it will be joyful, interactive—even a bit rowdy.

Viewing Failure as Part of Learning

October 25, 2019

From demonstrating handstands to sharing job rejection letters, Smith faculty members are finding creative ways to help students feel more confident about the challenges of learning.

Learning Across the Lifespan at Smith

October 10, 2019

Dina Venezky ’92, executive director of non-degree programs at Smith, says it’s exciting to be leading a team that is working to expand learning opportunities for high school, college and executive women.

Activist Loretta Ross: Staying Hopeful

September 18, 2019

After nearly five decades of frontline social justice organizing, activist and author Loretta Ross—who this year is a visiting associate professor in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender— is focused on teaching.

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Smith Scholars

The Smith Scholars Program provides a framework for talented students to spend one or two years working on projects of their own devising.

STRIDE Program

Smith offers some of its finest incoming students a scholarship that includes a paid research position with a Smith professor.

Celebrating Collaborations

With faculty guidance, students present the results of their research, independent study projects and other creative work.