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Deborah Birnbach ’87 and Shannon Langston ’87
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Lulu Chow Wang ’66 and Diana Chapman Walsh ’66
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Alexa Rice ’11 and Desirée Rogers ’81
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Sally Greenville ’76 and Helen Marshall ’77
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Career Education at Wellesley is Tailored to Each Student: Hear One Student’s Story
Reinventing the Career Center
WellesleyX Courses among Best
Career Education Model Helps Students Craft Opportunities

Meghan Feore Morel ’99

Wellesley was the first real decision I ever made for myself, by myself as a young woman.
Recent Graduates Will Use Their Educations Around the World

Hillary Clinton ’69

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Daniela Rivera and Margo Sulmont ’13
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Nora Hussey and Marta Rainer ’98
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I remain very proud of Wellesley.

Anonymous ’56

Wellesley has had a huge and good influence on my life.

Joan Caviness ’56
Linda Salzman Gottlieb ’60 and Nicki Newman Tanner ’57
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Ellen Levine ’64

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Salwa Nur Muhammad ’06

Wellesley is the sisterhood I can always rely on.

From Wellesley, I gained strength.

Elizabeth Mosley ’45

Can I handle it? Yes I can! especially with the community's support.

Margaret (Peggy) Renwick ’04
Shirley Young ’55 and Marylin Chou ’55
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My career success was directly connected to my Wellesley education.

Sandra Perry ’70

Julie Peterson Burrows ’81

I've sourced all my jobs from a Wellesley woman.

Women can do anything.

Pamela Berg ’68

Pavlina Wolf DS ’07

At Wellesley I found strong, determined, courageous and smart female role models.

Jane Shute Scifres, Attorney-at-Law (MA,USDC,USSC), Lay Minister, Gov ’71

On Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, as:

Cynthia Van Hazinga ’65

I feel as if other alumnae, around the world, are my peer group.

It's the motto that has mattered most - the sed ministrare part has affected my life.

Lee Vorderer ’70

Acceptance at Simmons College School of Social Work

Joan Lewitt Bornstein ’58
Martha Teichner ’69 and Milly Cooper Glimcher ’61
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Wellesley builds poise and confidence in the ability of women to do anything they wish.

Catherine Shaffer ’80

Lisa W. Cowley DS ’93

As a Davis Scholar I was, and am still, enormously grateful to Wellesley for taking a chance on me.

Having the opportunity for a "Do-Over"

Barbara Elfman DS ’05

Emma Bates ’13

A space designed for me, to strengthen, nurture and develop myself

The course “Corporation Finance,” Hillel and leadership

Elinor Levin Scholl ’51

Cheryl K. Ryder ’73

I am grateful to Wellesley for helping me to have a voice.

Wellesley means being proud of my education and how I was educated. It means confidence.

Jessica Spiegel Egan ’97

Wellesley believes that women can do anything.

Charlotte A. Hayes ’75

Susan Ferris Wyderko ’80

My Wellesley education was a powerful force in shaping the person that I have become.

Wellesley has been one of the most important institutions in my life - providing education, credentials, life-long friends and a foundation for my life.

Constance Lieder ’56

Wellesley offered not just any opportunity, but every opportunity.

Pamela Erica Armstrong Friedmann ’86

Janet Marguerite Cooper Nelson ’71

I am grateful for the continuing strength and vision of the College.

Emily Catherine Nacol ’99

I remember my time at Wellesley as a time in which I was strongly encouraged to be myself and explore different intellectual and social paths.

As time goes by, I realize how fortunate I was to have the experience I had at Wellesley.

Melissa Ann Bessey ’80

Liany Elba Arroyo ’98

Wellesley provided me with an amazing opportunity.

Marilyn Hagstrum Sharpe ’69

It has been great preparation to be a strong woman in the world, called to serve.

Tamara Susan Nash ’79

I have always loved Wellesley because that experience helped shape the woman I am today!

B. Gail Demko ’70

Wellesley opened doors for me that I never dreamed of.

I'm extraordinarily grateful for the education I received.

Freya L. Sonenstein ’66

Wellesley has always represented for me the best in single sex education.

Margaret Mathis ’49

Laura (Norton) Agarwal ’89

Wellesley gave me a tremendous education and opportunity to form life-long friendships.

Lynn Elizabeth Blais ’83

I was a first generation college student.

Christina Redfield ’79

I loved the time I spent at Wellesley.
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Hillary Clinton ’69

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Daniela Rivera and Margo Sulmont ’13
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Nora Hussey and Marta Rainer ’98
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I remain very proud of Wellesley.

Anonymous ’56

Wellesley has had a huge and good influence on my life.

Joan Caviness ’56
Linda Salzman Gottlieb ’60 and Nicki Newman Tanner ’57
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Ellen Levine ’64

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Salwa Nur Muhammad ’06

Wellesley is the sisterhood I can always rely on.

From Wellesley, I gained strength.

Elizabeth Mosley ’45

Can I handle it? Yes I can! especially with the community's support.

Margaret (Peggy) Renwick ’04
Shirley Young ’55 and Marylin Chou ’55
audio

My career success was directly connected to my Wellesley education.

Sandra Perry ’70

Julie Peterson Burrows ’81

I've sourced all my jobs from a Wellesley woman.

Women can do anything.

Pamela Berg ’68

Pavlina Wolf DS ’07

At Wellesley I found strong, determined, courageous and smart female role models.

Jane Shute Scifres, Attorney-at-Law (MA,USDC,USSC), Lay Minister, Gov ’71

On Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, as:

Cynthia Van Hazinga ’65

I feel as if other alumnae, around the world, are my peer group.

It's the motto that has mattered most - the sed ministrare part has affected my life.

Lee Vorderer ’70

Acceptance at Simmons College School of Social Work

Joan Lewitt Bornstein ’58
Martha Teichner ’69 and Milly Cooper Glimcher ’61
audio

Wellesley builds poise and confidence in the ability of women to do anything they wish.

Catherine Shaffer ’80

Lisa W. Cowley DS ’93

As a Davis Scholar I was, and am still, enormously grateful to Wellesley for taking a chance on me.

Having the opportunity for a "Do-Over"

Barbara Elfman DS ’05

Emma Bates ’13

A space designed for me, to strengthen, nurture and develop myself

The course “Corporation Finance,” Hillel and leadership

Elinor Levin Scholl ’51

Cheryl K. Ryder ’73

I am grateful to Wellesley for helping me to have a voice.

Wellesley means being proud of my education and how I was educated. It means confidence.

Jessica Spiegel Egan ’97

Wellesley believes that women can do anything.

Charlotte A. Hayes ’75

Susan Ferris Wyderko ’80

My Wellesley education was a powerful force in shaping the person that I have become.

Wellesley has been one of the most important institutions in my life - providing education, credentials, life-long friends and a foundation for my life.

Constance Lieder ’56

Wellesley offered not just any opportunity, but every opportunity.

Pamela Erica Armstrong Friedmann ’86

Janet Marguerite Cooper Nelson ’71

I am grateful for the continuing strength and vision of the College.

Emily Catherine Nacol ’99

I remember my time at Wellesley as a time in which I was strongly encouraged to be myself and explore different intellectual and social paths.

As time goes by, I realize how fortunate I was to have the experience I had at Wellesley.

Melissa Ann Bessey ’80

Liany Elba Arroyo ’98

Wellesley provided me with an amazing opportunity.

Marilyn Hagstrum Sharpe ’69

It has been great preparation to be a strong woman in the world, called to serve.

Tamara Susan Nash ’79

I have always loved Wellesley because that experience helped shape the woman I am today!

B. Gail Demko ’70

Wellesley opened doors for me that I never dreamed of.

I'm extraordinarily grateful for the education I received.

Freya L. Sonenstein ’66

Wellesley has always represented for me the best in single sex education.

Margaret Mathis ’49

Laura (Norton) Agarwal ’89

Wellesley gave me a tremendous education and opportunity to form life-long friendships.

Lynn Elizabeth Blais ’83

I was a first generation college student.

Christina Redfield ’79

I loved the time I spent at Wellesley.

Faded Glory

CAROLYN (RUDISILL) WAYT ’80

Wellesley has exceptionally talented and successful alumnae.

Sylvia T. Richards-Gerngross ’88

Adria Denise Greene ’03

I have lived in no less than four cities on two continents in the last ten years.

I have always been grateful for the education that Wellesley gave me over 40 years ago.

J. Beth Goss ’75

Cokie Roberts ’64

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Anne C. Mostue ’03

Every time I return to Wellesley, I am overcome with feelings of gratitude and inspiration.
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Vivian Pinn ’62 On The Ways Wellesley Shaped Her

Carolyn Shaw Bell opened my eyes to new career possibilities

Fran Schulman ’75

Sarah Donelson ’88

Confidence in myself as a scientist, taking my seat at the table and saving lives

Tracey Barrett ’89

The Wellesley effect instilled within me the value of hard work.

Charlotte Kiang ’13

The Sky is Not the Limit

Elisabeth Grace ’83

How being a Wellesley alum got me a job

Diane Speare Triant ’68

Wellesley instills the confidence to embark on a new career later in life.

Sarah Curi ’90

The Wellesley Alumnae Network.

Willajeanne McLean ’77

Wellesley is where new life begins.

Susan Plimpton ’65

My Wellesley experience opened a world of opportunities.

Ann Hayden Hamilton ’67

I know that women learning together and supporting one another are a powerful force.

It fostered the integrity to discern my calling and persevere in a disparaged profession.

Gail Sanders Pless ’84

Christine Carnavos ’74

Wellesley on my resume didn't get me the job, but it definitely got me the interview.

The confidence I gained at Wellesley prepared me for the work I did for public education.

Jann Packard ’48

Spouse, friends, & career all launched at W., in other words, a full life.

Phyllis S. Fanger ’51

Mary Voelz ’67

Wellesley women can fill any responsibility and position - no limits!
Julieta Valls Noyes ’84 Confirmed as Ambassador to Croatia

Janet C. McCaa ’64

But for Wellesley, I might not have become a lawyer.

Christine Bible ’88

I have moved to 5 states since Wellesley, & have always found an Alumnae Club for support

Sally Rial Phelps ’62

The Wellesley Effect has opened doors for me when I knocked.
Alumna Part of Team That Discovered New Human Ancestor, Homo Naledi
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