Leading the Charge: 50 Years after Title IX
Four generations of Wesleyan women look back on the advent of federally mandated gender equity in education and the opportunities that sports have afforded them
By Erin Strout
Adrienne Bentman ’…
2022 Spring Issue
First, But Not Last: Jessica Rosenworcel ’93 and Lael Brainard ’83
Jessica Rosenworcel ’93 and Lael Brainard ’83 reflect on making a seat at the table for women in top U.S. government dec…
Reclaiming the Stoke
With nonprofit Surfing Moms, Amelia Rachel Hokule‘a Borofsky ’99 looks to the ocean for inspiration in rethinking mother…
Battling the Bullies of the Alt-Right
Attorney Michael Bloch ’00 has his legal eye trained on taking down some of the nation's most notorious bullies—starting…
In the News: Spring 2022
With our growing community of changemakers, scholars, and innovators, Wesleyan and our alumni are often in the news. Her…
Wesleyan Celebrates R&C 2022
After two years of scaled-back celebrations, Wesleyan proudly returned to full in-person Reunion & Commencement fest…
College Interrupted
While every Commencement and every class is special in their own way, the Class of 2022 graduates stand out not only for…
GAME ON: 2021-22 Top Scholar-Athletes
The winners of the 2021-22 Ahrens and Hoagland Awards, honoring the top senior male and female student-athlete at Wesleyan, are Sam Peek ’22 of the men’s basketball team and Julia Meehan ’22 of women’s soccer.
Sa…
Historical Row: Clara Van Vleck, Champion for Coeducation
We are approaching the 50th anniversary of coeducation at Wesleyan— but did you know that Wesleyan first attempted a coe…
President’s Letter: Wesleyan’s History of Change
During my 15 years as president, I have found it fascinating to consider Wesleyan’s trajectory over its almost two centuries—from small, parochial school that aimed to train ministers to a first-rate, small uni…