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A band of fierce intellectuals and the distinctive institution that nurtures them. All in for rigorous scholarship and the joy of intellectual pursuit. Learn more about us at Reed.edu.
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Reed economics professor Erin Cottle Hunt shared insights with American Public Media's Marketplace. Learn more: www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...
All eyes on jobs data
Economists and analysts are looking to new data from late 2025 to help them understand where the economy might be headed in 2026.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Among the top 10 small universities offering a full campus experience, Reed ranked sixth and was noted for deep faculty involvement. Learn more: knowinsiders.com/top-10-small...
Top 10 Smallest Universities in the U.S. That Still Deliver a Full Campus Experience (2026)
These small U.S. universities prove campus life doesn’t depend on size, offering strong academics, housing, and student engagement.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Reed College is proud to announce the launch of the Washington (WA) College Grant Match, a new financial aid initiative designed to expand access to a Reed education for Washington state residents.

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December 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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During her first days at Reed, President Audrey Bilger attended a poster fair showcasing student research. Events like this express Reed students’ commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and the joy of discovery.

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Circle of Gratitude
President Audrey Bilger, Dean of the Faculty Kathy Oleson, and Associate Dean of the Faculty Suzy Renn discuss the nurturing of student and faculty research at Reed.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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As the year comes to a close, what’s left on your 2025 reading list? If you’re in need of inspiration, consider adding one of these books authored by Reed alumni to your reading list: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...
Cozy Up With a Good Book
Alumni-authored books to round out your 2025 reading list.
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December 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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“The Ancient of Days” is just one work that becomes an intense object of study in Professor Maureen Harkin’s ENG 220 course, where students travel to 18th-century England to examine the explosion of pictorial storytelling.

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An Immense World of Delight
In English 220, Professor Maureen Harkin invites her class to examine poet and painter William Blake’s illuminated texts—hand-colored etchings which represent both joy and struggle in 18th-century Eng...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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They trained self-driving cars, fronted bands, and tackled each other on the rugby field. They’re as dedicated as they are dynamic—meet 12 members of the class of 2025 in this year’s edition of “What Is a Reedie?”

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What Is a Reedie, Anyway?
Meet twelve graduates from the class of ’25.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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In the winter issue of Reed Magazine, see how cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis ’02 combines anthropology, evolutionary biology, and psychology to understand how we can best survive—and thrive in—apocalyptic times.

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How to Thrive in Wild Times
According to cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis ’02, the one thing we really need? Each other.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Heretic Coffee Co. enlisted the help of Reed students to prepare and distribute meals to low-income families in need of support. Learn more: www.newsweek.com/coffee-shop-...
Coffee shop offers free "SNAP breakfast"—one response breaks hearts
Portland’s Heretic Coffee Co. has gone viral for offering free "SNAP breakfasts" with food aid cuts set to hit.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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In 2027, the U.S. Navy will begin construction on a new guided missile destroyer named after Richard Danzig ’65, who served as the 71st Secretary of the Navy under President Bill Clinton.

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Starboard Memories
Richard Danzig ’65 reflects on his journey from studying political science to becoming the namesake of a new guided missile destroyer.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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The impact of higher education extends beyond the classroom. Colleges don’t just educate, they produce resilient communities, create jobs, and promote a healthy economy.

Learn more about the impacts of higher education: whycollegematters.org?utm_medium=e...

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November 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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In a news segment from KPTV, Reactor Director Jerry Newhouse takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Reed Research Reactor.

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A Reed student's reflection in the water of the nuclear reactor.
October 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, joins other college admission leaders to share application tips. Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/brenna...
College Admission Leaders Share Application Tips
Students, as you start to fill out forms and search for impactful ways to tell your story, free resources abound to help guide you.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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The first President’s Student Showcase was held last Friday! More than 150 students shared their summer research and internship experiences with the community.
September 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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In the fall issue of Reed Magazine, President Audrey Bilger discusses the canyon’s contributions to sustainability, learning, and community with Facilities Operations Manager Zac Perry, Professor Gerri Ondrizek, and Professor Sam Fey.

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The Reed Canyon: A Living Classroom
President Bilger discusses the canyon’s contributions to sustainability, learning, and community.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Ever felt like you needed guidance as you navigate the job market? Or, ever dreamed of sharing your own expertise? Whether you’re looking to mentor or be mentored, Reed’s expanding professional networks offer opportunities for career advice and networking.

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Paying It Forward with Professional Networks
How professional career networks are helping foster community for Reedies in every stage, location, and industry.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Many journalists have had their career paths diverted—often not by choice—as the industry continues to face great financial hardship and growing public apathy and mistrust.

Learn how Reedie journalists are embracing a changing industry: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...
A Beat of Their Own
The news industry faces a challenging moment. These journalists are rising to meet it.
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August 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Did you know that the number of Reed students who report being satisfied with their financial aid puts Reed in the top five colleges for financial aid satisfaction?

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August 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Last October, 14 Reed students traveled to Prime Desert Woodland Preserve in Lancaster, California, with Professor Juniper Harrower [art]. Their mission: to fuse biology with visual and performance art, all in service of saving Joshua trees from extinction.

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Desert Dreams
Professor Juniper Harrower and her students want to save Joshua trees from extinction. Will the world join them?
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August 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Books + summer = bliss. ☀️ 📚 Check out these alumni authored books for your summer reading list: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...
Read More Reedies
Alumni authored books for your summer reading list.
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August 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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We understand recent events have raised concerns and questions about the security of personal information at Reed. Learn more about how Reed protects your data and photo privacy in a message to the community: reed-college.read.axioshq.com/p/it/b0e3569...
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August 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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We’re proud to share that President Audrey Bilger has been elected to serve as treasurer and secretary of the National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (NAICU).

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Reed President Audrey Bilger standing on a stage with a red and white Reed College banner behind her. She is wearing red and black Commencement regalia and holding her hands together.
July 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Mathematics professor Kyle Ormsby will work with Portland artist Meech Boakye and Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) artistic director Kristan Kennedy to create an interdisciplinary mystery project.

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Professor Kyle Ormsby Joins Open Interval Program - Reed College Newsroom - Reed College
Ormsby will work with Portland artist Meech Boakye and PICA artistic director Kristan Kennedy to create an interdisciplinary mystery project.
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July 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Professor Joan Naviyuk Kane received the United States Artists Fellowship for writing this past spring, an award that gives artists and collaboratives funding and selects fellows who make significant contributions to the creative ecosystem.

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July 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Two proposals were selected for $10,000 Projects for Peace grants to fund student initiatives this summer. Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...
July 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM