May 30, 2020
Dear Wellesley community, Like so many of you, I have been deeply angered by the killing of George Floyd. The video of his death was horrifying to watch, its impact only amplified by the appalling, repeated police brutality directed against black Americans. The...
May 29, 2020
To: Wellesley College Faculty and Staff From: President Paula A. Johnson Re:Confronting a New Financial Reality Date: May 29, 2020 As this unprecedented semester draws to a close, I want to share with you my thoughts on the significant financial challenges we face and...
May 20, 2020
To: The Wellesley College Community From: President Paula A. Johnson Re: Planning for a Return to Campus Date: May 20, 2020 As I shared Monday, Governor Baker has announced his four-phase plan for re-opening Massachusetts. The complete guidance for higher education...
May 18, 2020
To: The Wellesley College Community From: President Paula A. Johnson Re: Update on Massachusetts Re-Opening Date: May 18, 2020 Earlier today, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker shared more details about his plan for reopening the Commonwealth’s economy. I am pleased...
May 11, 2020
Dear Members of the Wellesley Community, We invite you to join us for a special online event on Sunday, May 31 at 12 p.m. EDT, to celebrate the achievements of and award degrees to the remarkable red class of 2020. While this celebration is not intended to replace...
May 4, 2020
To: The Wellesley Community From: President Paula A. Johnson Re: Fall Planning Update Date: May 4, 2020 As we near the end of classes, I know you are all wondering what the fall semester will look like at Wellesley. While many uncertainties remain, I want to take this...
