Grécourt Gate

Erin Oppel ’22 has taken advantage of every opportunity that Smith offered. As she looks back on her college experience, she says the support of her professors has prepared her for what comes next.

As one of the first recipients of a Smith Alliance for Justice and Equity Fellowship, Charlie Diaz ’22 has learned more about what it means to be a changemaker—both on campus and in the broader community.

Helen Danielson ’22—a double major in engineering and dance—reflects on her time at Smith, which she says is defined by research, collaboration and community.

Biochemistry major Sara Halili ’22 says her experience as an international student has helped drive her interest in studying and combating global infectious diseases.

Speaking at Smith’s 144th Commencement on May 15, author and education leader Beverly Daniel Tatum told graduates that ‘change is possible,’ despite challenging times. The college awarded degrees to 598 undergraduates and 51 graduate students.

Prof. Lauren Duncan says it’s not surprising that abortion rights protesters are taking their concerns directly to the homes of Supreme Court justices: “These protesters feel like they’re not being heard.”