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Democracy in Action

Using Your Voice

President Sarah Willie-LeBreton on the value of voting.

  • Democracy in Action
  • September 16, 2024
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Democracy in Action

The Power of Women Voters

Democratic pollster Celinda Lake ’75 shares insights on the presidential race.

  • Democracy in Action
  • September 4, 2024

A Culture of Curiosity

Maeve McConnell ’27

Chemistry major; Spanish minor

“Knowledge to me means an openness to learning and the ability to listen to others.”

Jaime Ginsberg

Head Field Hockey Coach, Smith Athletics

“Knowledge at Smith means growth—stretching your limits and expanding. Knowledge also means confidence—to push through the uncomfortable, to ask the hard questions and to admit what you do not know... yet!”

Javier Puente

Associate Professor of Latin American and Latino/a Studies

“[Knowledge at Smith is] a collective creation both rooted in the past and traditions of our college disciplines and focused on the future challenges for global society.”

Javier Puente

Aminatu Abdulai AC ’23

Medical Assistant, Cardiology

“I got to meet the very intelligent people at Smith that inspired me, boosted my confidence, and spoke to my heart to do more.”