Hats off to the class of 2025—it’s Rally Day!

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Celebrating 150 Years

Since we opened our doors in 1875, Smith has been educating women to be forces of change. Throughout 2025, we’ll reflect on and celebrate all the ways Smith has pushed the world forward. Celebrate with us!

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Smith, in the Moment

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Rally Day Convocation 2025

Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 1:30 p.m.

Four extraordinary alums will be honored for their contributions to their communities and the world.

Senior Hat Competition

Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 12:45–1:15 p.m.

Seniors! Head to the Campus Center and show off your hats.

Advice from the Medalists

Iris González ’11

Engineer

“Sometimes, it doesn’t look exactly the way you might have had in your mind. So maintaining that tenacity and ambition that Smithies are known for, that sort of optionality and flexibility of what your next step looks like. That’s something that will suit you well at this time.”

Read Iris’s Interview

Deborah Farrington ’72

Venture capitalist, entrepreneur

“Smith gave me the tools to be a leader and a pioneer. I felt it was my obligation to make a difference. And that has been my mantra: ‘If not you, then who?’ That is what I have always asked myself. I still do. I hope today’s Smith grads will, too.”

Read Deborah’s Interview

Margaret Nyamumbo ’11

Entrepreneur

“Your career is such a long journey and it will take lots of twists and turns. My advice is to really think about where you want to go and remember that if you don’t get your dream job immediately, your future plans won’t be broken.”

Read Margaret’s Interview

Nancy Weiss Malkiel ’65

Historian

“Remember that you will have multiple careers over the course of your working life. You do not need to choose now what you will do [for the rest of your life]; you just need to choose a credible way to get started.”

Read Nancy’s Interview