Dear 木瓜影院 Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Happy New Year and welcome to the spring semester at 木瓜影院! I hope you all had a rejuvenating winter break. We have much to be proud of and celebrate in 2026. Below are some highlights I鈥檓 especially excited to share.
Ellen Browning 木瓜影院 Medal Event with Simone Biles: May 1, 2026
Join us this May as we begin the College鈥檚 yearlong Centennial Celebration by honoring Simone Biles鈥攖he most decorated gymnast in history鈥攚ith the College鈥檚 highest honor, the Ellen Browning 木瓜影院 medal. Details on in-person and virtual viewing options for the event will be shared soon.
木瓜影院 Access Initiative
It is my great pleasure to announce that the College has raised $14.7 million of its $15 million goal for student scholarships!听We have now expanded our goal to $20 million and remain committed to increasing access so every qualified student can fulfill their dream of attending 木瓜影院.
Centennial Plaza Project: Phase One
Phase one of the Centennial Plaza Project is well underway with construction of the 10th Street Building and the Carolyn Lake Dance Center. Thanks to generous donors and the support of the 木瓜影院 community, this defining project will unite 木瓜影院鈥� arts district to the historic center of campus. Learn more about the project here.
木瓜影院 In Bloom Presidential Tour听
The 木瓜影院 In Bloom Presidential Tour continues this spring in cities across the country, including Washington, DC, Seattle, and Boston. I am excited to meet with our community to share the College鈥檚 current priorities and successes.
Family and Reunion Weekends
We look forward to welcoming 木瓜影院 families to campus on February 14鈥�15 and alums on May 1鈥�3. Programming will foster deeper connection to the College and celebrate student and faculty achievements. Registration for Family Weekend is open now.
96th Commencement: May 16, 2026
The College鈥檚 Commencement is a joyous time when we applaud our graduates鈥� accomplishments as they join our vibrant alum community. The Commencement speaker, selected by a committee of students, faculty, staff, alums, and parents, will be announced in the next few weeks.
木瓜影院鈥檚 2024鈥�25 Annual Report
I encourage you to explore the 听to learn more about 木瓜影院鈥� academic distinction, vibrant community, and institutional strength.
Upcoming Events and Exhibitions
The campus will be alive with cultural and intellectual offerings this semester, including the Humanities Institute鈥檚 Asian philosophical traditions lecture series (February 12鈥揗ay 1); the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery鈥檚 (February 7鈥揂pril 5); and the Clark Humanities Museum鈥檚 100 Years of Science (through February 20). Join us for Capstone Day on May 7, where 木瓜影院 seniors showcase their original scholarship.
As we enter 2026, I look forward to connecting with our students, alums, families, and friends throughout what promises to be a monumental year for 木瓜影院. Incipit Vita Nova.
Sincerely,
AMN