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TESOL Class Helps Tutor Syrian Refugees
A group of committed students and their innovative professor welcomed children who fled the conflict in Syria and helped improve their English language skills.
January 20, 2022
2021: A Year in Review
In a year where COVID-19 dominated the conversation, the Wesleyan University community continued to innovate and thrive—2021 in review.January 11, 2022
Wesleyan Researchers Explore Social Media’s Effects on Emotional Well-Being
A recent Wesleyan study showed that seeking out social media for emotional succor during COVID-19 did not improve emotional well-being among emerging adult college students. The study was conducted by Royette Dubar, assistant professor of psychology; Nicole Watkins, postdoctoral fellow in psychology; and psychology major Grant Hill ’20, MA ’21.January 3, 2022
Students, Alumni Make Career Connections through WEShadow Program
January 21, 2022
Wes in the News
The White House
Margaret Salazar '98 was appointed as the regional administrator of Region 10 for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Region 10 serves Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. "A national leader in affordable housing finance, Salazar previously served in leadership roles in HUD Headquarters, where she stewarded the Rental Assistance Demonstration and financed the recapitalization of hundreds of properties while safeguarding affordability for thousands of vulnerable seniors and families."
Biz Journal
Bozoma Saint John '99 shares the story of her career path that led her to becoming the chief marketing officer of Netflix. Saint John "reconsidered her medical-career goal after being inspired by an African-American studies class during her freshman year at Wesleyan." (Jan. 15)
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Burfoot ’68 Runs 59th Consecutive Manchester Road Race
For Participants in Wesleyan’s Center for Prison Education, A Gamble Paid Off
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Hughes Remembered for Teaching English, Women’s Studies Courses for 30 Years
Hatch Named Hastings Center Fellow for His Efforts with Health Inequality
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Soccer Forward Devanny ’23 Named NCAA D3 All-American
Soccer’s NCAA Tournament Run Comes to an End in the National Semifinals
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TESOL Class Helps Tutor Syrian Refugees
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