Athlete and journalist Karleigh Webb opened Smith’s panel “A Conversation on Trans Athletes, Gender and Race” by speaking directly to her target audience: student athletes.…
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On June 11, returning Smith College students had their summer breaks briefly interrupted by an email from the Office of Student Affairs announcing a larger-than-usual…
On Sept. 25, Smith College celebrated the opening of Kathleen McCartney Hall (KMH) with a party that drew students, staff and boba lovers. The event…
On Sept. 5, Smith College hosted the first community webinar meeting of the semester to share the college’s plans and resources with the Smith community…
From student requests for more outdoor seating and late-night study spaces to managing the immense project of converting campus to geothermal energy, the Campus Use Plan is looking at how the Smith community uses its campus and what changes could be made to guide campus use in the coming years.
Smith College hosted a second campus community webinar on March 6 to communicate plans and share resources related to recent executive orders and changes in federal policies under the Trump administration.
Students, staff and faculty at Smith College faced conditions navigating campus throughout Feb. 2025 as a series of winter storms and freezing temperatures left layers…
This article was originally published in the September 2024 print edition.
Smith College announced the closing of Cushing/Emerson dining hall on April 25, 2024, effective in the 2024-25 academic year, which has led to dissatisfaction and complaints among students and staff. The decision resulted from a routine assessment in Dining Services that primarily focused on evaluating student dining experiences and usage levels.
Editors' Note: The publication of this article was delayed due to website difficulties. Typically, The Sophian aims to have a faster turnaround for News pieces. We understand the importance of timely publication of News pieces. We apologize for the delay.
On Nov. 19, Smith College announced the incoming addition of Kathleen McCartney Hall to campus.









