President Johnson's Address at Wellesley 150
President Paula Johnson stated that Wellesley is fulfilling and expanding its founders' mission during the Wellesley 150 State of the College address.
Hundreds of students, parents, and alumnae attended the speech, including Wellesley's 11th president Nannerl Keohane '61 and Massachusetts State Senator Liz Miranda '02.
Before women could vote, Wellesley women dwelled above spacious skies
Johnson praised the founders, Henry and Pauline Durant, as "agents of democracy and champions of justice" who created Wellesley for "young women of moderate means".
Johnson highlighted Wellesley's commitment to affordability through need-blind admission and tuition-free education for families earning under $150,000.
Author's summary: President Johnson discusses Wellesley's mission and progress.
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