Smith’s Diploma Circle tradition began in 1911 as the “Great Ring.” Today, it follows every Commencement. Before celebrating ...

1988 Black Alumnae Weekend attendees include Rosalind (Roz) Twine Wilson ’94, Jean Robins ’75, Jacqueline Sawyer ’74, Jocelyn ...

I n 1999, at 18 years old, I chose to attend Smith because it had the three things I was looking for in a college: It was a ...

So when my beloved guidance counselor, Lillian Cave, insisted I join a group of students she was taking to the NAACP College ...

“I wanted my students to understand that everything was passing too fast for them, as it did for me once, and that they ...

Another definition, however, would enable individuals to bring their whole selves into an ecosystem—say, a college—and have ...

The San Francisco resident hadn’t initially considered a women’s college. But she decided to see Smith for herself and ...

an event sponsored by the National Commission on the Rights of Child. Belal, who is executive director of Justice Project Pakistan, majored in history at Smith and earned a law degree from Oxford ...

Nancy S. Kirkpatrick has been named dean of libraries for Smith College. Most recently serving as the dean of university libraries at Florida International University, where she managed a $17 million ...

Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Heather Johns as Smith’s next vice president for communications and marketing effective August 14, 2025. Heather is a seasoned ...

Chief Jimi Nealy’s mission for connections between campus safety and students, faculty, and staff.

We’re going to need more honey for Friday tea. After nearly 40 years as the Pioneers, the college is embracing a bold—and fuzzy—new moniker: the Smith Bears. The new moniker reflects the strength and ...