President Sarah Willie-LeBreton considers Smith’s enduring legacy and the continuing relevance of Sophia Smith’s vision.

Inspired by a book from her public library, Christy Hardin Smith ’91 found a whole new world at Smith.

Our employees are a key part of what makes Smith College a world-class institution. We value the importance of not only hiring and retaining skilled employees, but also providing them the support they ...

The earliest representations we have of the crossbow date from 400 BCE, in China. By 209 BCE the Chinese army had 50,000 crossbowmen who fought with mass-produced bronze weapons. These crossbows, ...

I hope that winter break allowed you each a combination of fellowship, rest, and rejuvenation. It’s always struck me as optimistic that we begin our spring semester in the depths of the Northern ...

The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is designed for exceptional high school students with strong interests in science and engineering. Engage in lab-based courses with Smith ...

The Ada Comstock Scholars Program is a transfer program for those who did not follow a traditional path to college. Ada Comstock Scholars complete a bachelor’s degree at a realistic pace, either ...

Gretchen Groggel Ralston is the chief legal officer for the college and oversees the provision of legal services and development of legal strategy for the institution. She joined Smith in November ...

Smith Career Connect is a new career mentoring platform where alums can support students who are seeking career conversations. This platform is exclusive to the Smith community. By joining, you’re ...

Euphemia Lofton Haynes was the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics, which she received in 1943 from the Catholic University of America. A mathematics major at Smith, she went ...