Reclaiming the Stoke
With nonprofit Surfing Moms, Amelia Rachel Hokule‘a Borofsky ’99 looks to the ocean for inspiration in rethinking motherhood, mental health, and childcare
Every surfer has their best wave. Mine was…
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…
Editor’s Note: On Changemakers Leading the Charge
“Young women were not admitted into many colleges and universities, athletic scholarships for women were rare, and math and science was a realm reserved for boys. . . . Girls could become teachers and nurses, but not doc…
Letters to the Editor: Remembering Christina Crosby
Dear Editor,
The Class of ’86 recently celebrated our 35th year reunion. That means I have been reading the printed copy of the magazine cover to cover for 36 years! I grab my glasses and open to the Class Notes, in t…