News from Sarah Lawrence College

Showing 247 news items from June, 2022 to date.

Cooking Up Connection: The HUB Kitchens as Spaces of Belonging

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When the two new kitchens opened in the HUB this February, they became more than just places to cook — they turned into a living experiment in community, culture, and care.

The Power of Shared Learning: Sarah Lawrence’s Right-to-Write Program

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The first time Tina Nouri-Mahdavi ’25 entered a prison, it was to participate in Right-to-Write, a Sarah Lawrence program offering writing workshops to incarcerated individuals.

Meet the Artist: Olivia Harrison ’25

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Olivia Harrison '25 is the artist behind Fairytale Night, the striking and deeply saturated painting soon to be featured across all things Commencement 2025.

Follow Your Instinct: Elephant Research in Thailand

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In the summer of 2024, two Sarah Lawrence students spent a month observing wild elephants in the mountains of Thailand with biology faculty member Liv Baker.

Happy Holidays from Sarah Lawrence College!

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Happy holidays from everyone at Sarah Lawrence College ... even the squirrels.

Sarah Lawrence College Welcomes Four Tenure-Track Faculty Members

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The fall semester means new students — and new faculty! Sarah Lawrence is happy to welcome four tenure-track faculty to campus.

From the President's Desk

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Sarah Lawrence College’s Center for the Urban River at Beczak Bustling with Summer Activity

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Sarah Lawrence College’s Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB) is bustling with activity this summer, running a number of its signature programs that blend education, research, and community engagement.

Reunion 2024 Welcomes Alumni Back to Campus

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Sarah Lawrence alumni returned “home” to campus from June 6-9 for Reunion 2024, an event open to all alumni with a special focus on class years ending in 4 and 9.

President Cristle Collins Judd Joins 60 College Presidents to Advance Civic Preparedness and Uphold Free Expression on U.S. Campuses

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Recognizing this urgent moment for American higher education and democracy, Sarah Lawrence College president Cristle Collins Judd is joining 60 other presidents of diverse institutions from across the country to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus.

On the Road Again

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Studying abroad post-pandemic

Sarah Lawrence Giving Day a Huge Success!

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On Wednesday, April 10, more than 1,000 members of the Sarah Lawrence community came together to raise over $1 million in support of the College’s highest priorities.

Dave Stanfield is Listening

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SLC’s VP and Dean of Students aims to foster a sense of belonging

From the President's Desk

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Center for the Urban River at Beczak Lauded by New York State Outdoor Education Association

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Staff and students from Sarah Lawrence College’s Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB) were praised and featured at the New York State Outdoor Education Association’s (NYSOEA) Annual Conference, held November 4 in Fishkill, New York. CURB’s Educator and Science Coordinator Katie Lamboy and Sarah Lawrence student Ishika Joshi ’25 each received awards recognizing their outstanding work in the education field.

College Cultivates Pollinator Habitats to Benefit Bees, Birds, and Butterflies

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This fall, in addition to the Class of 2028, Sarah Lawrence is recruiting pollinators to become a part of its community. But instead of tours and open houses, the College has created pollinator pathways to attract bees, birds, and butterflies.

From the President's Desk: September 2023

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President Judd talks about two of the things that have her most excited at the start of this new academic year: the renovation of the Siegel Center, a beloved century-old original building, to meet the needs of our current and future students, and the Institute for Genomics Education, Workforce & Leadership, which is poised to help realize the promise of truly personalized healthcare and access to precision medicine for all people.

History Faculty Member Mary Dillard Named to Yonkers Human Rights Commission

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Mary Dillard

Sarah Lawrence College faculty member Mary Dillard (History) has been named a commissioner for the Yonkers Human Rights Commission, one of the oldest such commissions in the United States. She will serve for a three year term, joining her fellow commissioners as they support Yonkers residents in combating discrimination in housing, education, and employment, among other areas.

From the President's Desk

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Welcome to the Fall 2023 semester! Campus is humming with anticipation as we prepare to welcome (and welcome back) our undergraduate and graduate students.

Sarah Lawrence College Celebrates 95th Commencement

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Bill Lawrence delivered the College's 95th Commencement address on May 12; read on to see video and photos from the Commencement and Graduate Hooding ceremonies.

Meet the Artist: Avery Moore ’23

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Wisteria Hysteria

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Over the spring semester, the iconic Westlands wisteria arbor underwent a much needed-restoration. The arbor, becoming unstable in its old age and struggling to support the beloved wisteria, was disassembled in January and then rebuilt over the last few months. And just in time for Earth Day, we’ve spotted the first green buds signaling that spring is indeed here!

David Stanfield Named Vice President and Dean of Students

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Sarah Lawrence president Cristle Collins Judd today announced the hiring of Dr. David Stanfield as the College’s Vice President and Dean of Students. Stanfield will begin at the College in July 2023.

From the President's Desk: March 2023

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Sarah Lawrence Giving Day a Huge Success

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On Wednesday, March 1 – Sarah Lawrence’s annual Giving Day—generations of alumni, parents, friends, students, staff, and faculty showed their belief in the power of a Sarah Lawrence education and that their love for the College runs deep.

From the President's Desk

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As February ends I write to you from a busy campus! In addition to all of the activity on the campus proper, a vibrant part of our work of which you may be less aware also takes place a few miles away from Westlands, in downtown Yonkers.

Calling All Community Scientists: CURB’s Annual Eel Count is Underway!

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Every spring, the American eel begins its long (and mysterious!) journey from the Sargasso Sea to the Hudson River. And for the last 10 years, Sarah Lawrence's Center for the Urban River at Beczak team of scientists, students, and community members have come together to count thousands of migrating glass eels traveling up the Hudson River.

Kwame Johnson ’74, MFA ’77 to Direct A Tribute to Black Theatre

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On February 18, the Sarah Lawrence College Theatre and Civic Engagement Program will present A Tribute to Black Theatre, directed by Kwame Johnson ’74 MFA ’77.

From the President's Desk

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Sarah Lawrence College, Pioneer in the Health Advocacy Field, Launches First Completely Online Masters and Certificate Programs

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As the U.S. healthcare system grows increasingly complex and the need for advocacy is more important than ever, Sarah Lawrence College is proud to launch its first completely online health advocacy master’s and professional development certificate program.

From the President's Desk

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President Biden Visits Sarah Lawrence College

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The President of the United States visited Sarah Lawrence on Sunday, November 6, marking the first time that a U.S. president has visited the College.

From the President's Desk: June 2022

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Libby Casey '99 Wins Pulitzer Prize for Public Service

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Casey and a team from The Washington Post received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for their "compellingly told and vividly presented account of the assault on Washington on January 6, 2021, providing the public with a thorough and unflinching understanding of one of the nation's darkest days.”