Vassar

[vas-er]

noun

1. Matthew, 1792–1868, U.S. merchant, philanthropist, and supporter of education for women; born in England: founder of Vassar College.

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In 1973, unhappily in love, I graduated high school a year early so I could chase the object of my desire to Vassar College — the less said about that part of my life, the better, believe me.

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Catharine B. Hill is the managing director of Ithaka S+R and a former president of Vassar College.

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After mostly growing up in L.A. and going to Santa Monica High School, she attended Vassar College and lived in New York for 10 years.

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And in New York state, Vassar College vowed “greater transparency about major independent contractors,” as well as a review of a proposal for divestment from defense-related investments.

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At Vassar College’s 1970 commencement ceremony, it was probably uncomfortable for many in the audience, particularly the men, when Gloria Steinem declared that “much of the trouble this country is in has to do with the Masculine Mystique: the idea that manhood somehow depends on the subjugation of other people.”

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