Supporting Our Transgender Community Members

Dear Wellesley community, We recently learned of a disturbing social media incident targeting a student who is a member of the transgender community at Wellesley College. The incident is currently being investigated by both our Title IX coordinator and by Campus...

Confronting the Financial Challenges of COVID-19

To: Wellesley College Faculty and Staff From: President Paula A. Johnson Re: Confronting the Financial Challenges of COVID-19 Date: April 14, 2020 The speed and magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic’s spread have been devastating across the United States and around the...

Summer Programs

To: The Wellesley Community From: Paula A. Johnson, President; and Andy Shennan, Provost and Lia Gelin Poorvu ’56 Dean of the College Re: Summer Programs Date: April 13, 2020   As we continue to monitor public health guidance from state and federal authorities,...

The 2020 Pinanski Prize

To: The Wellesley Community From: Office of the President Re: The 2020 Pinanski Prize Date: April 9, 2020 The Anna and Samuel Pinanski Teaching Prize is awarded annually to members of the Wellesley College faculty to honor excellent teaching across the curriculum....

Notification of a Positive COVID-19 Case in Campus Community

To: The Wellesley Community From: President Paula A. Johnson Re: Notification of a Positive COVID-19 Case in Campus Community Date: April 4, 2020 We have learned today that a member of the Wellesley College campus community has tested positive for COVID-19. The...

Update on Commencement and Reunion 2020

To: The Wellesley Community From: President Paula A. Johnson Re: Update on Commencement and Reunion 2020 Date: April 1, 2020 This week we are excited to welcome students back to classes and return to the familiar rhythms of the semester. And yet, given the ongoing...