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Making History

In a nail-biting game against Clark University, the Bears made history on Sunday as the first NEWMAC basketball team to ever win six consecutive championships.

Smith will return to the NCAA Division III tournament on Friday, March 6.

Read a Recap of the Game

Reasons to Celebrate Smith

Paradise Pond lives up to its name.

Paradise Pond, formed in the 18th century by a dam on the Mill River, is both a top campus attraction and a living laboratory for science students. It’s dredged periodically to manage sediment and preserve its ecosystem. Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind reportedly named it when she visited Northampton in 1851 and found the pond, well, paradisal.

Alums sit on a bench looking out over Paradise Pond

Smith, in the Moment

Stay current with all things Smith. Learn about upcoming events and peruse the news on Smith Today.

News of Note

‘A Return to My Roots’

Smith College Provost Daphne Lamothe wins William Sanders Scarborough Prize.

  • News of Note
  • February 23, 2026
Daphne Lamothe smiles in front of some bookshelves.

A Culture of Curiosity

Isa Otero ’26

Theatre major

“It’s not uncommon that you’ll see a dancer featured on a Smith College stage, only to discover that their major is quantitative economics. That’s what drew me to Smith—the possibilities for students to pursue their varied passions, drawing strong connections between seemingly opposing fields.”

Chioma Opara ’27

Computer Science and Quantitative Economics double major

“Being a Smithie means making space for others. Continually pushing the limits of what I think I can do. Trying new things. Taking risks. Being willing to change and adapt as my knowledge of the world expands.”

Seunghyeon Kim ’26

Sociology and Statistical & Data Sciences double major

“I noticed that people at Smith had a strong connection within the campus community and that students passionately pursued authentic learning. These two elements persuaded me to apply to Smith.”

Adline Dely ’26

Biological Sciences major; Chemistry minor

“Many of the colleges I got accepted to weren’t very generous with financial aid. Smith was different. The no-loans program meant that I could pursue my education without worrying too much about the financial burden on my family.”