Wellesley Magazine, Wellesley College’s quarterly alumnae magazine, aims to connect alumnae to each other and to the college. The winter 2018 issue cover story, “Immigrant Stories,” explores how six alumnae immigrated to the U.S.—complex narratives of women touched by war, unrest, and economic hardship and how they have rebuilt their homes and identities. Also in that issue, an alumna ponders how to raise a son in the #MeToo era, and a photo of the campus in snow sparks a rumination on time and memory. The spring 2018 cover story, “The Generations of Ethos,” tells the story of the history of Wellesley’s black student organization, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, through the eyes of its student leaders over the decades. In “Witness to the Survivors,” an alumna journalist who happened to be on the scene during the horrific Las Vegas shooting in October 2017 tells her story—and those of survivors she interviewed in the hours after the tragedy.
From the Judges
There's one word to describe the articles in the Wellesley issues submitted: powerful. The strength of the women showcased in a single photograph was impressive. The diversity of youth and style was an eye-catcher. The article, "Witness to the Survivors," was one of the best among all of the entries. Wellesley Magazine is truly an informative and lively read. The article about the Las Vegas shooting was very compelling. Each issue has a nicely balanced assortment of photos and illustrations. A very good magazine overall.
