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Vassar

American  
[vas-er] / ˈvæs ər /

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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“They’re really expensive. They spend a lot per student,” said Hill, who served as president of Vassar College, which is one of those 300 schools, from 2006 to 2016.

From MarketWatch

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.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Seattle Times