When the Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions last year, Smith was prepared with new programs and recruitment strategies to promote diversity in the college’s student body. “Geographic, socioeconomic, academic, family background, extracurricular diversity, as well as racial and ethnic diversity—all of those things are important to us as a community in producing a stellar learning environment,” notes Dean of Admission Deanna Dixon ’88.

Nov. 12 is Cromwell Day, an annual event that honors the legacies of Otelia Cromwell 1900 and her niece, Adelaide Cromwell ’40, by discussing matters of diversity, racism, and inclusion. This year’s keynote speaker is renowned for her work celebrating Black, queer, and trans individuals.

A project is underway at the college to care for seven ginkgo seeds, which come from a tree that survived the 1945 bombings of Japan. “This is a story about human resilience, human suffering … about violence, about peace,” says John Berryhill, the botanic garden’s director.

During a ceremony at the White House on Oct. 21, Simmons joined 18 other medalists recognized by President Joe Biden. The National Humanities Medal honors writers, educators, and others whose work deepens our understanding of the human experience.

Hosted by fashion historians April Calahan and Cassidy Zachary, Dressed spent an episode celebrating the Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore exhibit and two of its curators, Smith and Keren Ben-Horin. The podcast is now available to stream on Spotify.

This award comes with $100,000 and will be reserved for artists sparking conversation and advocacy around climate, conservation, and sustainability issues, according to a statement. The inaugural winner will be announced before the end of 2024.

This new research examines the genomic sequences of myriad microbial species. “With this research we now know there are way more sources producing nitrous oxide than previously thought,” notes the study’s senior investigator, Woody Fischer.

In July, Feinglass was one of four leaders added to professional services firm Manatt’s health care industry group. She possesses a deep understanding of health systems and extensive global executive leadership experience, according to a statement.

The National Menopause Foundation (NMF) recently announced the appointment of seven women's health experts, including Rotstein, to its medical advisory committee. This committee ensures NMF provides scientifically and medically accurate information.

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