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Smith Joins American Talent Initiative |
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Smith has joined 67 of the nation’s most respected colleges and universities in an alliance called the American Talent Initiative, which aims to expand the number of talented low- and moderate-income students at America’s undergraduate institutions with the highest graduation rates. |
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May 9: Online Networking Event for Alumnae |
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On Tuesday, May 9, connect online with Smith alumnae from your industry or chat with a career coach who can help answer your questions and review your resume or LinkedIn profile. There will be two events on the same day: one at noon Eastern time, the other at noon Pacific time. |
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Looking for a Good Read? |
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Summer's coming, and if you're looking for a good book to enjoy on vacation, there are plenty by Smithies. Check out WordSmith, a list of fiction, poetry and nonfiction books written by Smith alumnae. Updated regularly, it can be your one-stop resource for the most recent titles penned by Smith authors. Happy reading! |
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Smith People in the News |
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New honors, awards, scholarships and promotions are among the recent accomplishments of Smith students, faculty, staff and alumnae. Read about them in the latest People News.
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