In conjunction with the inauguration of President Sarah Willie-LeBreton, the college launched two custom tea blends: Smithie Breakfast Organic Black Tea and Botanic Blend Organic Herbal Tea. Now available for sale online and in the campus bookstore, these teas were finessed over several taste tests to deliver the perfect cup of nostalgia.

Once a year, Smith’s pond goes from a glistening body of water to a mud pit—but there’s a good reason for that. Draining the artificial water feature annually, notes Professor Emeritus of Geosciences Robert Newton, helps curb the buildup of silt, leaves, sticks, and other sediment.

A TikTok star, social media influencer, and stand-up comedian, Brier is also a rising star in the acting world. Most recently, she had a guest role as a substitute teacher named Jessca (not to be confused with Jessica) on Season 3 of the hit sitcom Abbott Elementary.

Recently, the college was recognized as a top-producing institution of students accepted into the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. According to the Fulbright Program, these scholars are given the opportunity to travel to one of some 130 countries to lecture and/or conduct research.

“I am beyond thrilled to bring this lineup together. They are some of the funniest, smartest genderqueer comedians from around the globe,” says comedian Hannah Gadsby, host of Gender Agenda. Now available for streaming, the special showcases Tom and six others.

In Northampton, Lowenthal photographed a mother opossum with babies clinging to her fur and submitted the image to Mass Audubon. He told the Daily Hampshire Gazette, “[Opossums are] adorable and helpless and vulnerable, and none more so than this family.”

Feb. 22 marked Rally Day, one of Smith’s most enduring and exuberant traditions. Look back at some of the most memorable moments—and hats!—from this year’s celebration in our photo gallery and learn more about the new medalists in this article.

As Baker explains in her op-ed, subminimum wage occurs when employers pay staff less than minimum wage because they earn tips. Baker wants this standard to end because of its disproportionate harm to women and, in particular, women of color.

A publication of the United Kingdom’s Little Toller Books, The Clearing celebrates writing about nature, farming, and rural life. Recently, the online journal featured “Casting,” an essay by Fischer about fly-fishing and one’s place in the larger world.

Feeling overwhelmed by online networking? On March 12 at 12:30 p.m. EST, join career coach Missouri for a webinar where she’ll share strategies for building a network by leveraging LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional networking platform.

A $210 million commitment to its geothermal energy project is one way Smith is addressing the climate crisis. “I've never seen this level of consensus behind a project,” David DeSwert, vice president for finance and administration, told The New York Times.

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