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Founded under President Ruth Simmons, Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism was the first journal to focus on scholarship by and about women of color. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Meridians continues to publish peer-reviewed work that blends academic rigor and creativity. “We’ve moved with the times and contributed to changing the times,” says editor Ginetta E. B. Candelario ’90, a professor of sociology and of Latin American and Latino/a studies at Smith.

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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

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

Events

‘Smith Is The Thread That Connects Us’

Over two Reunion weekends, nearly 2,000 alums celebrated the power of the Smith College experience.

Events
May 26, 2026

Members of the class of 2016 march in the Alum Parade, wearing white and blue sashes.

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.”

Meet Smith’s micro-influencer

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.”

About her educational nonprofit

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.”

Paying it forward, one dog at a time