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Reasons to Celebrate Smith

Our biggest classroom blooms year-round.

Established in 1895 by Smith’s first president, Laurenus Clark Seelye, the botanic garden is a 127-acre living laboratory. Plant research, art installations, classroom visits, and guest lectures all make the garden an integral part of the Smith curriculum. “It is not simply the presence of the plants in our collections,” says director John Berryhill, “but the work we choose to do with them that will define us.”

A photo of a woman at the mum show in the 50s.

Smith, in the Moment

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

Research & Inquiry

Taking Inspiration from Nature

Smith College prof. Tanya Lama’s research explores wildlife resilience in era of shifting climate.

  • Research & Inquiry
  • June 3, 2026
Tanya Lama holding a sleeping bat
Research & Inquiry

Building a Better Moth Trap

Smith College prof. Mariana Abarca leads a moth-monitoring project to foster global insect research.

  • Research & Inquiry
  • May 29, 2026
Professor Mariana Abarca poses near her moth monitoring device in a woodsy spot at MacLeish Field Station

A Culture of Curiosity

Jena Kim ’27

Sociology major; Landscape Studies minor; Community Engagement & Social Change concentrator

“I love being a resource for people. I love being able to give my honest perspective. And with that, so many opportunities have come up.”

Glory Divine Yougang Tahon ’26

Computer Science and Psychology double major

“Reflecting on my experiences, the emotion I mostly felt was gratitude, and that became a motivator.”

Indea Holt ’27

History major

“I have done a lot so far, but I know I still have so much to learn. I know I want to pursue Hudson Creek Canines, though, and I know what goes into that is education.”

Adwoa Pokuaa Boakye ’27

Neuroscience major; Chemistry minor

“When I saw the turnout, I remember being amazed, thinking, ‘Is this our event? Did we do this?’ as my anxiety just left my body.”