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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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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...

#WhyCollegeMatters
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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.

Watch the video: www.kptv.com/video/2025/1...
A Reed student's reflection in the water of the nuclear reactor.
October 8, 2025 at 4:11 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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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).

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...
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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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.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...
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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
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The Class of ’21 Award recognizes students who produce creative work of notable character. This year’s recipient, Faith Roche ’25, created an interdisciplinary thesis combining her theatre work and Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies research.

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June 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Cheers to the class of 2025. 🎓️⁠ Well done, graduates!
May 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Tessa Hulls ’07 has been awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for her genre-bending graphic memoir, Feeding Ghosts. Additionally, Amy Reading ’98 was a finalist in the biography category for The World She Edited: Katherine S. White at The New Yorker. Congrats!

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...
Tessa Hulls sitting at a table with a stack of books.
May 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Reed College President Audrey Bilger has joined 250+ leaders from colleges, universities, and scholarly societies in signing “A Call for Constructive Engagement,” a statement from the American Association of Colleges and Universities.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...
A small white truck in front of Reed's Old Dorm Block on a summer day.
April 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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We’re thrilled to expand the Reed Promise initiative, offering tuition-free education starting fall 2026 to U.S. students from families earning under $100,000. Read more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/pre...

#ReedCollege #FinancialAid #HigherEducation
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April 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The spring issue of Reed Magazine takes a peek inside Art 350, where studying art history provides insights about our changing climate. Taught by Prof. Shivani Sud, the course is one of many classes part of the new Environmental Humanities initiative. Read more: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...
Maharana Sangram Sing II at the Ganguar Boat Procession depicts the water-surrounded city of Udaipur, India, in the early 18th century.
March 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Happy first day of spring, Reedies! As we eagerly await campus to bloom, take a moment to relive the beauty of last year's spring. 🌸🌸🌸

📸 Lauren LaBarre
White and pink cherry blossoms against a blue sky. There is a lamp post with a Reed College banner.
March 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Reed has been awarded a Beckman Scholars Program grant thanks to a proposal led by Prof. Kara Cerveny [biology] with support from faculty in chemistry and biology.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...
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March 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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"There are more worlds out there than we know,” physics senior Mohamed Jassim Munavar Hussain ’25 says. 🔭

In January, a paper he co-authored was published in The Astronomical Journal about his team’s discovery of eight new exoplanet candidates. Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...
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March 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Internationally recognized fashion designer Emilio Pucci '37 remains one of Reed's most memorable alumni. This month, his daughter, Laudomia Pucci, and grandson, Tancredi Pucci, visited campus, meeting with President Audrey Bilger and touring Special Collections and Archives.
Tancredi Pucci, President Audrey Bilger, and Laudomia Pucci standing together. Tancredi Pucci, Laudomia Pucci, and President Audrey Bilger looking at an object on a table.
February 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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We're excited to announce that Reed College has been recognized as one of the top producing institutions for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program! 📚 ✨

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/pre...
Reed's Old Dorm Block with low lighting during the evening.
February 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Can you guess what year this original photo is from? It captures students and faculty walking in front of Eliot Hall on a winter day.

Photo courtesy of Special Collections and Archives, Eric V. Hauser Memorial Library, Reed College.

📸 Now photo by Oscar Pulliam '25

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February 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Students explored the student clubs fair last Friday! From art to cuisine and everything in between, there's plenty of opportunities for everyone to find their community at Reed.

📸 Lily Factora '25
Three Reed students sitting at a table. There is a red piece of paper in front of the table which reads, "Reed Mock Trial." Two Reed students sitting at a table. There is a large piece of paper in front of the table which reads, "Cultural cuisine club."
February 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Classes are back in session, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our Reedies back to the classroom! 🦉 📚 ✨

📸 Lauren LaBarre

#SpringSemester #ReedCollege #Reed #LoveReed
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February 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Hey, Bluesky! We’re officially here and can’t wait to connect with you all. Follow us for updates and a look into all things Reed. 🦉📚✨
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January 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM