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Find the Synchronicity

In Chinese 311, Yijing hexagraphs are analyzed to explore Chinese text and tradition.

By Prof. Hyong Rhew [Chinese and humanities]

What Is a Reedie, Anyway?

Meet twelve graduates from the class of ’24.

Remembering to Forget

Ancient Mediterranean Studies 382 explores the often-overlooked diversity of the Roman Empire, and the ruthlessness of Roman emperors.

By Prof. Thomas Landvatter

Vote of Confidence

In an age of misinformation and voter mistrust, Prof. Paul Gronke is delivering the data.

By Sarah Lloyd

May 20, 2024

National Science Foundation to fund Prof. Nicole James’s research on chemistry instruction

May 20, 2024

Under the Microscope

Winning photo from annual Developmental Biology Image Contest sheds light on development and survival.

March 13, 2024

Looking Versus Seeing

A glimpse into Art 551: Theories of Visuality, taught by Prof. Dana Katz.

December 21, 2023

Campus Dig

Students excavate on Reed's campus in search of its lost history.

October 11, 2023

What Is a Reedie, Anyway?

Meet twelve graduates from the class of ’23.

August 2, 2023

In the Zebrafish Tank

Rapidly developing eggs and eyes offer unique insight into cell behaviors.

April 7, 2023

Fields of Resistance

Anthropology professor LaShandra Sullivan investigates land rights movements and inspires a new generation of thinkers.

April 3, 2023

Prof. Kevin Holmes Wins Cattell Sabbatical Award

The associate professor of psychology will spend the upcoming academic year continuing his studies of linguistic framing.

March 16, 2023

Prof. Elizabeth Drumm Wins NEH Fellowship

With her project, the Spanish and humanities professor hopes to bring more attention to modernist author Ramón del Valle-Inclán.

March 14, 2023

Prof. Sam Fey Wins NSF CAREER Award

The associate professor of biology will study thermal refuges amid climate warming.

March 8, 2023

Six Professors Named to Prestigious Chairs

The newly appointed faculty inspire as both scholars and teachers.

February 28, 2023

Reed Awarded Mellon Foundation Grant to Support Environmental Humanities

The $500,000 initiative will fund new scholarship as well as the creation of courses centered on environmental justice and the literary imagination.

February 17, 2023

Two Reed Faculty Earn Fulbright Scholar Awards for 2022-23

Profs. Jamie Pommersheim [math] and Tom Landvatter [GLAM] each received grants to conduct research abroad.

February 8, 2023

The Blue Sky Falls; the White Sun Sets

The Burn Your Draft podcast talks Taiwanese politics with Seamus Boyle ’22.

January 20, 2023

Spiritual Ecstasy

Spanish 344 uses sculpture to explore paradoxes between religion and aesthetics.

December 21, 2022

Chemistry Prof. Kelly Chacón Named Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar

The award honors young faculty and comes with an unrestricted research grant of $75,000, which Chacón will use toward their work in bioinorganic spectroscopy.

December 21, 2022

Royal Musical Association Awards Dent Medal to Prof. Mark Burford

The scholar has spent the past 10 years focused on Black popular music studies, from Sam Cooke to Mahalia Jackson.

November 7, 2022

The Western

English 261 investigates a history of US film culture through the lens of the cinematic Western.

October 19, 2022

The Botany of Poetry

What does a 19th-century herbarium have to teach us about plants and politics?

September 28, 2022

Newly Tenured Faculty Bring Ideas and Innovation to Reed

Get to know ten professors making exceptional contributions to the college’s mission.

September 22, 2022

What is a Reedie, Anyway?

Meet twelve seniors from the class of ’22.

September 13, 2022

Fact-Checking the College Scorecard

An online database was supposed to make college more transparent. Instead, Reed students found, it’s sowing confusion.

September 6, 2022

Restored or Conquered?

In Russian Literature 371, students discover cultural messages in an 18th-century medallion that impact world events today.

August 19, 2022

English Major Scores Unrue Award for Poetry Thesis

Kelly Wenzka ’22 synthesized theory from several disciplines to analyze tone of voice in Elizabeth Bishop's poetry.

June 16, 2022

A Mighty Win for Reed Statistics Students

Three students took first place in a national statistics competition.

March 30, 2022

Autonomy and Authority

Revolutions in early modern technology and scientific thought animated discussions about power—Hum 211/212 explores how.

March 30, 2022

Cultural Encounters

Looking beyond East-meets-West, students in Hum 211/212 set out to understand how early modern cultures changed one another.

March 30, 2022

Gendered Dialogues

Hum 211/212 reframes the Renaissance through the study of women.

March 28, 2022

Dragonglass, They Call It

In Anthropology 308, obsidian offers a glimpse into ancient human lives and cultures.

March 23, 2022

The Birth of the Modern

In a series of essays, Reed's Humanities 211/212 faculty offer a glimpse into an unforgettable course.

December 10, 2021

Black Holes and Stellar Observations

��Ƶ astrophysicists devise new way to calculate the mass of black holes in distant galaxies.

December 13, 2021

What the Pandemic Has Taught Us about Teaching (and Learning)

How coronavirus spurred Reed professors to rethink their classroom strategies.

December 10, 2021

The Shape of Things To Come

Prof. Derek Applewhite and students in his ��Ƶ lab investigate how cells get their structure.

November 29, 2021

Life and Death in a Drop of Water

��Ƶ biologists focus on phytoplankton for clues to ecological resilience and adaptation.

October 25, 2021

No Face, No Case

Students deconstruct portraiture at a new exhibition at the Cooley.

September 29, 2021

What Is a Reedie, Anyway?

Twelve grads from the Class of ’21 share their discoveries and adventures at Reed.

September 23, 2021

Women in the Ancient World

ANME 377 with Prof. Ellen Millender explores gender, sexuality, and power in ancient societies.

September 13, 2021

Through the Looking Glass

Grant from Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation brings cutting-edge microscope to Reed.

September 10, 2021

Sport and Society

Anthro 324 with Prof. Silverstein looks at how sports reinforce—and challenge—fundamental social constructs.

September 6, 2021

Water and the American West

History 310 with Prof. Josh Howe explores the turbulent controversies surrounding the resource that defines half a continent.

August 27, 2021

Russian Culture Under Putin

Russian 390 with Prof. Zhenya Bershtein explores how artists and writers depict life in Putin’s Russia.

July 20, 2021

Fighting Structural Racism in Science

Moore Foundation supports Reed initiative to boost diversity in STEM.

July 12, 2021

Seizing The Moment

Frustrated by Reed’s Eurocentric curriculum, these students went rogue and built their own DIY alternative.

July 9, 2021

The Ominous Cracks in the US News College Ranking System

Malcolm Gladwell exposes the circular logic and the culture of privilege embedded in the ranking giant’s algorithm.

June 23, 2021

The Social Dynamics of Biology

Theatre/biology major wins Class of ’21 Award for production focused on diversity and inclusion in science.

June 23, 2021

Where There’s Smoke

Environmental studies major wins Class of ’21 award for innovative way to measure pollutants in wildfire smoke.

June 30, 2021

Pirouetting Through the Pandemic

How Reed’s dance professors found creative ways to teach despite the challenges of social distancing.

May 3, 2021

The Biggest Lab on Campus

Bio students make exciting discoveries in the Reed canyon—and raise questions for its future.

April 29, 2021

Physics Junior Wins Goldwater Scholarship

Patrick Park ’22 earns national recognition for exceptional promise in physics.

April 27, 2021

Biochemist Joins National Academy of Sciences

Reed grad Rachel Klevit ’78 is elected to the nation’s top scientific organization.

April 9, 2021

Growing the Curriculum

The environmental studies program currently offers more than two dozen courses. Here’s a small sample.

April 9, 2021

Documentary as a Form of Resistance

In Spanish 372 students delve into documentary films about struggles for social justice.

April 6, 2021

Happy Birthday, Environmental Studies!

Reed’s unique ES program celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

March 22, 2021

Race, Ethnicity, and Empire

History 315 with Prof. Radhika Natarajan examines the complex relationship between the British empire and the people it colonized.

March 18, 2021

These Microbes Eat Water Bottles

��Ƶ biologists develop colonies of bacteria that can break down plastic pollution.

December 18, 2020

Teaching Smarter

Reed’s Center for Teaching and Learning helps professors stay on top of their game.

December 18, 2020

Structure of a Cell

Biology 372 looks at cellular contractility.

December 14, 2020

The Catalyst in the Chemistry Department

Prof. Kelly Chacón on life, death, and heavy metal.

December 3, 2020

Prof. Franklin Named To Borders Chair

Chair in physics department honors James Borders ’63.

November 19, 2020

Prof. Burford Wins Awards For Book on Mahalia Jackson

“Magisterial” study of gospel icon earns critical acclaim.

November 13, 2020

Prof. Ritz Wins Prestigious Swanson Award

Computational biologist is the third Reed winner in the past four years.

November 5, 2020

The Show Must Go On

With Rhinoceros, theatre department rethinks stagecraft in the era of social distancing.

November 3, 2020

Reed Welcomes New Faculty

An impressive group of professors join Reed's roster of dynamic profs.

October 23, 2020

Haitian Culture and Literature

Prof. Corine Stofle's French 366 is an introduction to Haiti's fascinating history and literature

October 20, 2020

Reed Elections Expert Blasts “Myth” of Voter Fraud

Voting by mail is safe and reliable, says Prof. Paul Gronke.

September 28, 2020

Can You Hear the Shape of a Drum?

Waves and particles take center stage in two courses with Prof. Joel Franklin ’97

October 8, 2020

Critical Perspectives on Global Health

A graduate level Anthropology course places present-day developments in historical perspective.

September 23, 2020

The Politics of Disaster

Are "natural disasters" natural? In Political Science 375, Prof. Paul Manson looks at how communities respond to catastrophe.

September 17, 2020

Out of This Whorl

Reed physics majors show how the galaxy developed its enigmatic barred spiral.

September 11, 2020

Music and the Black Freedom Struggle

An interdisciplinary music course takes a close look at musical sound and performance from 1865–1945.

September 8, 2020

Film Noir with Prof. Maureen Harkin.

English 261 takes a close look at an iconic film genre.

September 4, 2020

Political Decision Making

Psych 223 will explore the psychology of how we decide.

July 20, 2020

Close Encounters of the Literary Kind

Professor Jiang wins ACLS fellowship to study modern Chinese literature.

July 18, 2020

Raiders of the Black Sea Steppe

History major wins Class of ’21 Award for thesis on the struggle for dominance in the vast plains of Eastern Europe at the dawn of the modern era.

July 4, 2020

Miniature in Ivory

An American Studies seminar will explore Jews and race in the early Atlantic world.

June 23, 2020

Messiaen’s Warbles and Woolf’s Waves

Comp-lit major wins prestigious Class of ’21 Award for thesis on “reading for gesture.”

June 1, 2020

#MeToo With The Early Moderns

Hum 212 studies the art of Artemisia Gentileschi, who took on the patriarchy in the 17th century.

May 4, 2020

Art Fills the Void

Students use 3D-scanning technology to mount senior thesis show.

April 29, 2020

Theatre Students Defy Covid-19

For spring production, students will perform the most notorious radio play of all time.

April 23, 2020

Study Shows Integrity in Oregon’s Voting Process, Need for Modernization

Vote-by-mail works well but has room for improvement, say Reed and Caltech researchers.

April 15, 2020

To Watson Winner, Money Talks—But Not In The Way You Think

Economics major Gio Ramirez ’20 wins Watson Fellowship to explore the loaded connections between currency and identity.

April 15, 2020

Six Outstanding Professors Earn Tenure

Teacher-scholars represent wide range of disciplines and expertise.

April 13, 2020

Math-Stats Major Named Goldwater Scholar

Simon Couch ’21 earns national recognition for promise in science and math.

April 2, 2020

Watson Winner Radiates Confidence

Neuroscience major Stephanie Gee ’20 wins a Watson Fellowship to explore effects of radiation.

March 26, 2020

COVID-19: ��Ƶ Rewires Itself

Professors, students, and staff find creative ways to adapt and retool in the era of social distancing.

March 11, 2020

Rewiring the Brain’s Addiction Circuit

Reed psychologists pinpoint a neuropeptide that blunts the craving for alcohol in rats.

March 9, 2020

In the Soil of Cyprus, Clues to an Empire

Reed students dig for artifacts that could shed light on the world of Alexander the Great.

March 9, 2020

Teaming Up With June, July, and August

Reed helps students take advantage of a valuable resource—summertime.

January 28, 2020

Social Psychologist To Be Dean of the Faculty

Prof. Kathryn Oleson will serve as Reed’s chief academic officer starting in July.

January 6, 2020

Battle of the Brain Theories

Reed psych prof will act as referee in high-stakes showdown between two leading models of consciousness.

December 17, 2019

Positive Associations

Students in Math 113 investigate a curious polytope.

December 4, 2019

What the Sentence Can Do

With razor wit and trademark brio, Prof. Jan Mieszkowski takes on literature, philosophy, and the twitterverse.

December 3, 2019

The Paradox of Wildfire

The American West is burning. Can we find a way to prevent forest fires without actually making them worse?

October 15, 2019

Phytoplankton in a Warming World

Reed biologists plumb the secrets of the tiny organisms that produce half the planet’s oxygen.

September 27, 2019

Reed Leads the Pack In STEM PhDs

New report ranks Reed No. 1 in the nation for STEM grads who go on to earn PhDs.

September 24, 2019

Follow the Script

A pioneering chapter book takes center stage in Art 368

September 9, 2019

What Is a Reedie, Anyway?

Twelve Reedies of the Class of ’19 talk about the ideas that ignite them.

August 30, 2019

Scholar. Writer. Teacher. President.

There was no script for Audrey Bilger’s career. So she wrote her own.

August 27, 2019

Inside the Demon Factory

How rallies, protests, and street brawls feed the far-right propaganda machine.

August 5, 2019

Health Class is a Sensation

Psychology major Jessie Willson ’19 wins competitive award for her thesis

July 24, 2019

Students Find Glaring Discrepancy in US News Rankings

Study reveals the steep penalty that the rankings giant imposes on Reed.

July 8, 2019

Hotter Summers Spell Catastrophe for Fish

Biology thesis predicts that catastrophic fish die-offs will quadruple in Wisconsin lakes by 2100.

June 4, 2019

The Great Migration

Humanities 110 looks at the art of Harlem Renaissance painter Jacob Lawrence.

May 21, 2019

The Enigma of Consciousness

Neuroscience researchers win grant to investigate the machinery of awareness.

May 8, 2019

Centaur of Gravity

Art major races to install thesis project in Eliot Circle before deadline.

May 2, 2019

Four Professors Get Tenure

The board of trustees has granted tenure to four outstanding Reed professors.

April 24, 2019

The Privacy Puzzle

Reedies win 1st place in national competition for innovative new privacy algorithm.

April 5, 2019

Hum 110 Moves to Harlem

Prof. Pancho Savery lectures on the art and politics of the Harlem Renaissance.

March 22, 2019

Migration Story

Aztec codex provides clues to the origins of Tenochtitlan.

March 13, 2019

Murdock Grant Will Support New Professor in Chemistry

$30K grant from Murdock Trust will augment Reed's start-up package for new faculty member.

March 12, 2019

Hum 110 Turns Its Lens On Mexico City

First-year students examine the metropolis from its foundation to the Zapatista protests of the 1990s.

February 25, 2019

Inventing the Future

A look into Sociology 380: Networks and Social Structure

February 4, 2019

The Pyramid Conspiracy

What's behind the rise of pseudoarchaeology—and why should we care?

December 18, 2018

Unlocking Atomic Secrets

Chemistry profs tackle copper ions and proton tunneling in semester’s last lecture.

December 3, 2018

Bio Prof Will Trace Cancer’s Mixed Signals

Prof. Anna Ritz wins NSF grant to analyze signaling pathways in colon cancer.

November 15, 2018

Math Prof Wins National Honor for Work on Algebra

Prof. Irena Swanson is named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society.

October 22, 2018

Student Wins National Writing Award

Excellence in Interdisciplinary Writing Award given to MALS student Meg Cook.

October 18, 2018

Reed Data Scientists Want To Safeguard Your Privacy

Professors win NSF grant to find ways to protect personal information stored in giant databases.

October 12, 2018

Reed Welcomes New Professors

Twenty outstanding teacher-scholars join the Reed faculty.

October 2, 2018

Reed Biologists Isolate Virus That Preys On Deadly Germs

Newly discovered bacteriophage destroys drug-resistant strains of E. coli.

September 10, 2018

Constructing Gender

A Reed theatre class explores the relationship between gender and performance—on stage and off.

October 4, 2018

Bio 351. Developmental Biology with Prof. Kara Cerveny.

August 31, 2018

Gilgamesh Greets Class of ’22

Expanded Hum 110 syllabus kicks off with Mesopotamian epic.

September 1, 2018

What Is a Reedie, Anyway?

Members of the class of ’18 tell us about their theses, professors, and time at Reed.

September 5, 2018

The Games of Life

A look into Economics 315: Game Theory

August 30, 2018

History Major Wins Lankford Award for Thesis on WWII Atrocities

August 30, 2018

Russian Major Wins Lankford Award for Thesis on Soviet Myths

September 14, 2018

Economics 315. Game Theory with Prof. Jon Rork.

September 11, 2018

Music 249. Race, Sexuality, and Empire on the Operatic Stage with Prof. Mark Burford.

August 6, 2018

Germ Warfare

Reed biologists use a virus to attack a deadly strain of E. coli.

September 5, 2018

Religion 310. Death, Hell, and Rebirth in Chinese History with Prof. Ken Brashier.

September 5, 2018

History 338. Crisis & Catastrophe in Modern Europe with Prof. Mary Ashburn Miller.

June 7, 2018

Reed Receives $1 Million Grant for New Hum 110

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, staunch defender of the humanities, supports the expansion of the Hum 110 curriculum.

June 4, 2018

The Dynamic Classroom

Reed’s curriculum is constantly evolving—and it’s not going to stop anytime soon.

May 25, 2018

Reading the Signals

After two tours of duty in Afghanistan, Army veteran Laura Swann ’19 brings a unique perspective to Reed.

May 18, 2018

Act of Creation

Why senior theses at Reed are inherently creative.

May 17, 2018

Thesis Casts New Light on Rome's Forgotten Female Poet

Classics major Lina Neidhardt ’18 wins two prestigious awards for her thesis.

May 2, 2018

Bio Major Breeds Microbes That Eat Plastic

Hungry bacteria thrive on plastic water bottles, opening up the possibility of using microorganisms to fight pollution.

May 1, 2018

Seven Professors Granted Tenure

Congrats to Professors Bashir, Cerveny, Cohen, Duffly, Khan, Szwarcberg Daby, and Zornik.

April 26, 2018

Dean Nicholson Challenges WSJ Editorial on Hum 110

Says Wall Street Journal editorial board mischaracterizes the changes to Hum 110.

April 13, 2018

New Hum 110 Gets National Attention

Changes to Reed's signature humanities course draw interest far and wide.

April 11, 2018

Faculty Charts Bold New Course for Hum 110

New syllabus marks an important moment in the evolution of the class, says Dean of the Faculty.

March 5, 2018

Faculty Approves New Comparative Race & Ethnicity Major

Interdisciplinary program may graduate its first cohort as soon as 2020.

February 28, 2018

Disconnected Together

Prof. Kris Cohen tackles group identity in new book, "Never Alone, Except for Now."

March 1, 2018

When Stars Explode

Some 6,000 light years away, Wolf-Rayet 134 is tearing itself apart.

January 31, 2018

Hunting for Cosmic Clues in Quantum Wreckage

Prof. Larkoski wins award for outstanding contributions to quantum chromodynamics.

October 4, 2017

Update on Hum 110 Course Review

Chair of Hum 110 provides overview on curriculum proposals.

October 8, 2017

Statisticians Nab Top Honors

American Statistical Association honors two Reed math seniors for theses on networks and bicycle routes.

September 24, 2017

Race & Ethnicity Major Clears Hurdle

First majors may graduate as soon as Spring 2020.

September 22, 2017

Bio Prof. Wins Grant to Probe Craniofacial Disorders

Prof. Derek Applewhite receives $400K from NIH to investigate a gene linked to cleft palate.

September 8, 2017

Reed Launches Neuroscience Major

Students will get full immersion in an emerging science.

September 21, 2017

Dissent and the Integrity of the Classroom

The Dean of the Faculty addresses an emotive claim—that Reed is "silencing" protests.

June 2, 2017

The Art of Listening

Reed's first ethnomusicologist on tango, culture, and the politics of music.

May 23, 2017

Trapping Chaos in a Jar

Physics major Edgar Perez '17 wins Class of '21 Award for demonstrating chaotic behavior in a monopole ion trap.

September 1, 2017

Shape-shifting Cells, Zebrafish Eyes, & Silly Putty

The NSF makes three big grants to Reed professors.

June 1, 2017

Inside the Mind of a Microbe

Wick Perry ’13 designed a video game to convey the ways neurons work.

March 1, 2017

Breaking the Frame

Students in Art 251 tackle the ultimate outsider art form—comics!

August 28, 2017

Molecular Seduction

A look into Chemistry 391: Structural Biochemistry

March 1, 2017

Theatre-lit Major Stages Spring Crisis

Ashlin Hatch ’17 takes on Reed tradition and legend in a new play.

September 6, 2017

Is Gilgamesh Relevant?

Prof. Nathalia King gives epic Hum 110 lecture on empire, war, and the relevance of ancient cultures.

June 13, 2017

New Initiative Helps Students Work for Social Justice

July 25, 2017

Reed Biologist Lands $429,000 NIH Grant to Study Zebrafish Eye

April 24, 2017

Chem Major Battles Malaria Parasite

Rose Gonoud ’17 works to develop the next generation of antimalarials.

January 30, 2017

Divide and Conquer

Research by Reed biologists picked up by prestigious journals.

April 20, 2017

Codebreaker

Prof. Sarah Schaack [biology] cracks the secrets of rogue DNA.

April 20, 2017

Taking a Fresh Look at Hum 110

Turning a critical eye on the college’s signature humanities course.

May 5, 2017

Chasing Coyote

Last Lecture: Saluting our retiring (and not-so-retiring) professors.

June 1, 2016

The Longest Hour

A peek into a critical moment in the life of a Reed student—the oral examination.

January 12, 2016

Microsoft Invests in the Liberal Arts

Recent grant from tech giant will support computer science at Reed.

September 1, 2016

What Is Religion, Exactly?

Pema McLaughlin '16 Wins Class of '21 Award.

September 1, 2016

Seniors Win Lankford Award

March 16, 2016

Zebrafish and Driver Genes

Biologists Nab Grants.

June 1, 2016

Hell’s Bells!

Physics major invents new musical instrument.

June 22, 2016

Under Pressure, Orcas Adopt Killer Survival Strategy

Bio major wins Class of 21 Award for work on killer whales.

June 1, 2016

Three Profs Get Tenure

Luker, Shaack and Wilson '99 join the ranks of tenured faculty.

June 1, 2016

Summer Fellows Span the Globe

Seven Students win President's Summer Fellowship.

March 1, 2016

Students nab prize for work on “hunger hormone”

June 1, 2016

Happy Birthday, MALS!

Reed’s unique master’s program celebrates fifty years.

March 1, 2016

Patterns of Power

How fashion reveals– and enforces– the hidden hierarchies of society.

March 1, 2016

What is a Successful College Education?

President Kroger Offers his Thoughts.

June 1, 2015

DIMWIT and Doctor John

Reed's first computer was built out of discarded pinball relays.

September 22, 2015

Reed and the Rankings Racket

August 27, 2015

Study Dashes Bucket of Cold Water on Psychologists

August 13, 2015

Reed biologists show how parasites drive evolution

March 1, 2015

Jump for Joy—Reed Launches Dance Major

March 1, 2015

Reed Declares New Majors

March 1, 2015

Conquering the Number Plane

Math major finds new way to pack polynomials.

March 1, 2015

The Science of Theatre

Prof. Peter Ksander uses the stage as a laboratory.

March 1, 2015

The Art and Craft of Teaching

Reed profs sharpen pedagogical skills at Center for Teaching and Learning

June 1, 2015

Two Professors Earn Tenure

June 1, 2015

Bio Prof Wins $444K Grant from NIH

September 1, 2015

Digital Pioneers Help Reed Design CS Program

September 1, 2015

Chinese Major Wins Unrue Award

September 1, 2015

Math Major Zeroes in on Class of ’21 Award

September 1, 2015

Economics Major Earns Meier Prize

September 1, 2015

Seniors Grasp Philosophy Prize

September 1, 2015

Literature-Theatre Major Nabs Class of '21 Award

Leah Artenian ’15 won the Class of ’21 award for her senior thesis adapting “The Year of Silence” for the stage.

September 1, 2015

History Types Win Lankford Prize

December 1, 2015

Economics Major Assesses Cost of Disabilities

December 1, 2015

Library of Leaves

Reed Herbarium gives botanists a glimpse into the past—and the future.

December 1, 2015

How the Siege of Vienna Changed the Course of History

The fate of Europe hung in the balance when the Ottoman army besieged Vienna in 1683.

December 1, 2015

Art Professor Sculpts the City

Prof. Gerri Ondrizek challenges her students to reinvent urban spaces.

September 1, 2015

The Art of the Conference

Is there a secret formula for great classroom discussion?

December 1, 2014

Cracking Eggs with Physics Majors

Armed with surgical tubing, Reed students probe the deep questions.

November 19, 2014

Software Studio Says “Hello, World!”

December 1, 2014

How to "Hear" Shapes

Psych majors dive into the mind-bending world of sensory substitution.

June 1, 2013

Going through the Fire

What makes Reed work? The Oral History Project yields some telling clues.

January 7, 2013

Nuclear Croquet

Political science students learn about diplomacy—with mallets.

September 1, 2012

How Far Can You Trust Your Memory?

Prof. Daniel Reisberg’s expertise on perception and memory has impact far beyond the classroom.

September 1, 2011

Herodotus and The Invention of History

March 1, 2011

What Hum 110 Is All ��Ƶ

December 1, 2011

The New (Olde) Reed Almanac

An irreverent compendium of the ideas, episodes, people, and traditions that have shaped Reed in the last 100 years.

March 2, 2009

Dancing Across Borders

Prof. Minh Tran brings new rhythm to dance department