Spearheaded by Sunny Windorski ’20, above, of the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness, the Community Care in Times of Uncertainty initiative highlights Smith’s wellness programming while clarifying that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when navigating challenging circumstances. Any Smith-affiliated group or individual can submit programming to the initiative.

Appointed by President Sarah Willie-LeBreton, Groggel Ralston brings a breadth of senior leadership experience to her role as the college’s primary legal resource. “To serve at an institution with such a rich history and important mission is an honor,” Groggel Ralston says.

In the campus center on Oct. 16, From the Margins to the Center will feature Marcela Howell and Regina Davis Moss, who’ve both been involved with reproductive justice group In Our Own Voice, as well as Professor Crystal Fleming and Sapna Khatri of the state’s attorney general’s office.

In an op-ed for CityBeat, Kolick voices disappointment over LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies being misclassified as “predators” and “groomers.” “Such false allegations … not only stigmatize the community and our allies but also harm victims of sexual violence,” she writes.

The work of American farmers is highly stressful, due to the physical demands of the job and the ramifications when a farm fails. In an article for the Athol Daily News, Veress explores how Massachusetts is supporting the mental health of agriculture workers.

Over the summer, Esperdy officially became the dean of NJIT’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design, having served as its interim director since 2022. According to a statement, she wants to rethink how education is delivered and elevate critical thinking among students.

For the third consecutive year, Smith received the HEED Award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating diverse, inclusive campuses. Smith was one of 114 institutions honored this year.

Earlier this year, the Yale Film Archive added to its collection a 16 mm print of Krasilovsky’s 1971 documentary, which shines a spotlight on such artists as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. Krasilovsky also directed Let Them Eat Cake (2014).

According to a statement, the grant will help establish an Appalachia regional newsroom that unites several media outlets in Kentucky and Tennessee. Schmidt hopes this effort will help better inform communities about issues that directly affect them.

A celebrated student-athlete, Batson previously served as a coach for New York’s Saratoga Rowing Association, Vermont’s Craftsbury Outdoor Center, and Washington state’s Bainbridge Island Club, according to a statement.

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