It’s no small feat to celebrate a 150th birthday. In 2025, Smith College is commemorating the sesquicentennial anniversary of ...

At Smith’s first Commencement in 1879, caps and gowns were considered ill-suited to the progressive spirit of the college. Over time, however, traditional academic regalia came into favor. Gowns are ...

Take a campus tour, have tea with one of the deans, watch a game on the athletic fields or visit the Smith College Museum of Art. There are also plenty of opportunities to meander—discover the Botanic ...