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20 Years of Julia

Gear up for Julia Child Day, Smithies! This year marks the 20th anniversary of this cherished Smith tradition. We look forward to celebrating The French Chef with some of her delicious recipes at our dining halls on November 21.

Bon appétit!

About Julia Child Day Attend the Student Reception

Smith, in the Moment

Stay current with all things Smith. Learn about upcoming events and peruse the news on Smith Today.

Smith Quarterly

Lights, Values, Action

Yasmin Chin Eisenhauer ’94 has turned Amherst Cinema into a hub for community connection.

  • Smith Quarterly
  • October 15, 2024
News of Note

Upholding Diversity

How Smith has strengthened efforts to draw students from diverse backgrounds to campus.

  • News of Note
  • October 21, 2024

A Culture of Community

Faithrose Daniel ’27

Statistical & Data Sciences and Government major

“Being a Smithie means ohana, a [Hawaiian] term I borrowed from the animated film Lilo & Stitch that signifies family. At Smith, ohana represents a sense of unity, where we're all driven by the shared belief that we succeed together.”

Joanna May

Vice President for Enrollment, Office of Admission

“Who you are and what you bring to our campus is really important. We’re an institution founded on a mission of access and diversity for women who weren’t allowed to attend elite institutions of higher education. That’s still the heart of who we are at Smith.”

Jina B. Kim

Assistant Professor of English Language & Literature and of the Study of Women, Gender, & Sexuality

“The mission of my classroom is first and foremost one of collaboration and interdependency. On the first day of my classes, we speak with intention about the kind of discussion space we want to build together, and we brainstorm strategies about how we can get there.”

Jina B. Kim

Stephanie Tangard ’14

Program Manager, Werfen

“Community at Smith means having the ability to understand and respect the differences that exist amongst us, yet still treat others like family and make them feel welcome.”

Stephanie Tangard