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Smith trustee to receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor

On May 9, Smith trustee S. Mona Sinha ’88 will receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The medals are awarded annually “to a group of distinguished American citizens who exemplify a life dedicated to community service.”

The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations has been presenting the Ellis Island Medal of Honor since 1986. This […]

31 Smithies named Fulbright Finalists

In the 2014-2015 competition year, Smith College had a record 42 candidates, of which 31 have been named finalists for the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship.

The finalists, who hope to impact 23 countries, have the support of 250 Smith faculty and staff members in the form of 45 Faculty Fulbright Mentors, 101 recommenders, 78 consultants, and […]

Smith sends 15 Fulbright Fellows around the world this year

Noa Gutterman ’14 is one of 15 Fulbright Fellows from Smith College this year.

Recent Smith graduate Noa Gutterman ’14 is one of this year’s 15 Fulbright Fellows from Smith College. Noa will be conducting anthropology research in Ethiopia throughout the next year for a project titled “Affirming the Economic, Environmental & Socially […]

2014 Smith College academic prizes available

Each year at Smith, students in all classes (and—in some cases—alumnae) can compete for academic prizes by submitting application materials to the department responsible. Prize winners are announced at the Ivy Day Awards Convocation in May.

Here are some of the available prizes with international flair:

Alice Hubbard Derby Prize, awarded to a member of […]

Honorary degree recipients have international ties

Yesterday, Smith College President Kathleen McCartney announced that the college will award honorary degrees to five distinguished guests at the 136th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2014. The recipients are Ela Bhatt, Eric Carle, Swanee Hunt, Evelyn Fox Keller, and Ruth Simmons.

Two of the recipients—Ela Bhatt and Swanee Hunt—have strong international ties.

Ela […]

Alumna named president of prestigious Foreign Correspondents’ Club

Smith College President Carol T. Christ (left) and Tara Joseph '88 (right) in Hong Kong, June 2012.

Tara Joseph ’88, Executive Producer, TV for Thomson Reuters (Asia) has been elected president of Hong Kong’s prestigious Foreign Correspondents’ Club.

Tara has served on the club’s board for the past three years, organizing and introducing […]

Former Smith College president receives French Legion of Honor

Ruth Simmons, a former president of Smith College, recently received the French Legion of Honor. Jill Ker Conway, another former president at Smith, was also recently awarded a foreign honor.

The National Order of the Legion of Honour is a French order established by Napoleon Bonaparte. It is given to individuals who have contributed to […]

Jill Ker Conway awarded Australia’s highest honor

Former Smith College president Jill Ker Conway, originally from Australia, was awarded Australia’s highest honor this year when she was appointed Companion in the general division of the Order of Australia for her “eminent service to the community, particularly women, as an author, academic and through leadership roles with corporations, foundations, universities and philanthropic groups”.

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International student gives Ivy Day speech

Shuyao Kong '13 addressed alumnae this weekend at Ivy Day.

Shuyao Kong ’13, an international student from China, delivered the student speech at Smith College’s Ivy Day celebration on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

Shuyao, who graduated cum laude this weekend, embodies Smith’s mission to educate women for the world. In addition to her […]

SCMA gallery to be named after President Christ

This Friday, the Smith College Board of Trustees announced that the Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) will name the soon-to-be-created Asian art gallery after retiring President Carol T. Christ.

The new gallery will be known as the Carol T. Christ Asian Art Gallery. Funded by gifts from trustees, including a foundational gift from Peggy […]