Take a break and catch up with WAAD friends across the decades and the globe!
Welcome to Wellesley Alumnae of African Descent
Connect with each other and the College based our common identities and shared experiences at Wellesley and in the world. Alums of African descent from all class years and across the globe are welcome to join us. We look forward to bringing everyone together and sharing Wellesley bonds.
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Whether you’re in the ideation phase or the growth phase, join us for a virtual lunch to connect with other WAAD members in the entrepreneurship space.
This twisty and electrifying debut novel is about a young woman who goes missing in Lagos, Nigeria, and her estranged auntie who will stop at nothing to find the truth.
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Take a break and catch up with WAAD friends across the decades and the globe!
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Wellesley’s highest accolade is given annually to graduates of distinction, who through their achievements, have brought honor to themselves and the College.
During this year’s annual meeting, we wanted to highlight a true trailblazer - Dr. Harriet Rice, the first woman of African descent to graduate from Wellesley College. Rice was born just one year after the Civil War ended in 1866. A talented student, Rice achieved the highest class ranking in Greek at Newport’s racially integrated Rogers High School. After graduating in 1882, she matriculated at Wellesley a year later and was one of only three black students.
During Ethos’ 50th anniversary celebrations, alumnae representing the five decades of Ethos’ history came together to reflect upon their experiences as women of color at Wellesley. Part of the College’s StoryCorps series, the podcast captures conversations between fellow classmates and good friends.