Commencement Plans for the Class of 2021

Dear members of the senior class and families, As spring once again arrives at Wellesley, I am writing to share our current plans for commencement for the class of 2021, which will be held on Friday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m. ET. Wellesley’s 143rd commencement will be a...

Update in Support of Student Sustainability Proposals

To: The Wellesley College Community From: President Paula A. Johnson and Debby Kuenstner, Chief Investment Officer Re: Update in Support of Student Sustainability Proposals Date: March 19, 2021 This spring, the College will engage in a series of interrelated actions...

Response to Atlanta Shooting

Dear Wellesley Community, The news of last night’s shootings in Atlanta is devastating. Six of the eight people killed were Asian, two were white, and all but one were women. These killings come amid a troubling and terrifying spike in anti-Asian violence, which was...

Information About Vaccination Planning

To: The Wellesley College Community From: President Paula A. Johnson and Dr. Jennifer Schwartz, Medical Director, Health Services Re: Information About Vaccination Planning Date: March 15, 2021 We are writing to update you on our efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccines...

Planning for the Fall, and Summer Programs Information

To: The Wellesley College Community Cc: Families of Wellesley College Students From: President Paula A. Johnson and Andrew Shennan, Provost and Lia Gelin Poorvu ’56 Dean of the College Re: Planning for the Fall, and Summer Programs Information Date: March 10, 2021 As...