Smith College is the second of the five colleges to change its moniker. In 2016, nearby Amherst College underwent a similar ...

Throughout the spring and summer, designs and logos will be developed before the new name is revealed in the fall. Smith College said this step is a meaningful step to modernize the college’s ...

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 ...