Wesleyan University Magazine

2022 Spring IssueJuly 12, 2022July 15, 2022

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 decision-making positions and the continuing work of broadening access and inclusiv…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 12, 2022July 15, 2022

Reclaiming the Stoke

With nonprofit Surfing Moms, Amelia Rachel Hokule‘a Borofsky ’99 looks to the ocean for inspiration in rethinking mother…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 12, 2022August 3, 2022

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…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 12, 2022July 13, 2022

In the News: Spring 2022

With our growing community of changemakers, scholars, and innovators, Wesleyan and our alumni are often in the news. Her…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 12, 2022July 12, 2022

Wesleyan Celebrates R&C 2022

After two years of scaled-back celebrations, Wesleyan proudly returned to full in-person Reunion & Commencement fest…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 12, 2022July 13, 2022

College Interrupted

While every Commencement and every class is special in their own way, the Class of 2022 graduates stand out not only for…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 12, 2022

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…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 12, 2022July 15, 2022

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…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 11, 2022

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…

2022 Spring IssueJuly 11, 2022October 25, 2022

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…