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News & Events for the Smith College Community
Natalie Heacock

Natalie Heacock ’23: A Leader in the Outdoors

Meet Natalie Heacock ’23, one of 640 new students entering Smith this fall, and the founder of a girls’ outdoor adventure day camp in her Colorado hometown.

Sustainability
Makuuchi pen and ink of camps

SCMA: Munio Makuuchi's Defiant Vision

Smith Arts
Architectural rendering of New Neilson courtyard

New Neilson: Innovative Space, Services

New Neilson

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News Archive

Why Our Call-Out Culture is Toxic

Activist and visiting professor Loretta Ross says there are better ways to work for social justice than through our online "call-out culture."

Research & Inquiry

Equal Pay in Soccer

Economics professor Andrew Zimbalist talked with the PBS NewsHour about unequal pay in soccer—at the coaching level.

Research & Inquiry

Christine Sweeney ’07: A Bridge in Intelligence

Christine Sweeney ’07 never imagined that a double major in English and theatre would lead to a career with the CIA. 

Alumnae News

Heard on Campus

“Please have a desire to preserve beauty while seeing the ugliness; to maintain joy while recognizing the pain; and to secure justice, liberation and freedom for all.”

Commencement Speaker Dottie R. Morris
SSW Commencement Ceremony, August 16, 2019

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Dottie Morris at the podium at the School for Social Work commencement ceremony

Announcements

Re-Envisioning Campus Policing

Smith College is embarking on a year-long, community-focused process to re-envision the leadership and structure of its campus policing. Read updates and see the FAQ here. 

Construction Updates

For updates on Neilson Library construction, road closings and other details about building renovations, visit the project update map.

Updated Measles Information Available

Persons born before 1989, with young or infirm family members, planning travel or seeking pregnancy may not be fully protected from the current measles outbreak. Further information can be found at the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness.

Notable Dates & Events

Calendar of Events
Featured Event
Aug
30

Central Check-in

  • Indoor Track and Tennis Facility, 8–11:30 a.m.

  • Welcome, new students! Central check-in is your first stop when you arrive on campus for Orientation.
Aug
30

Orientation Begins

  • John M. Greene Hall, 1 p.m.

  • Orientation for new students begins with remarks from President Kathy McCartney and guest speakers.
Sep
5

First Day of Classes

  • Fall semester classes begin at 8 a.m. Welcome back!
Sep
6

Conversing With Schubert

  • Josten Library Mezzanine, 5 p.m.

  • Pianist Jiayan Sun previews his 2019–20 concert series with an informal lecture and performance.