Dean College Blog

Dean College was proud to welcome Alyce Pagliarini as our latest speaker in the Leadership in Action Series.

March marks Women’s History Month, which commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Women’s history is interwoven in our curriculum at Dean College. Read on for a few standout courses Dean offers that focus on important women in U.S. history.

First year student Nicalas Fernandes ’23, a member of the Cape Verde Olympic Taekwondo Team, recently competed at the African Olympic Qualification Tournament for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. While he didn’t qualify, there is still a chance for him to be chosen as a wild card entry. Read on to learn more about his journey.

February 29 is leap day, a date that usually occurs every four years. What will you decide to do with your day? Read on for 5 ways to make the most of the extra 24 hours.

Did you catch a showing of Little Women at the movie theater? This past fall famous faces like Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan and Emma Watson were spotted in the Boston area. Since many of the scenes were shot locally, Assistant Professor of Dance Studies Stephen Ursprung was cast as a principal dancer in the film! Read on for his experience.

Looking to join a dance team on campus? Loose Screws may be for you! In 2014, Frankie Soldevere ‘16 had the idea to form a new dance and performance tap group. Today the tap-based group has 13 members and focuses on peer learning and performing.

The Dean College School of the Arts is now playing La Bête/The Beast. The performance will run February 20-23. La Bête, translates as “the beast” or “the fool” in French, and this comedy—inspired by French playwright Molière—centers on the dueling temperaments within a court theatre troupe and its royal patrons.

February 19 marks the 155-year anniversary of the founding of Dean College. Read on to learn more about Founder's Day and the history of Dean College.

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health. Read on to learn a few tips for making healthy choices at Dean College.

Random Act of Kindness Week at Dean College begins on February 10, 2020. Read on for 5 ways to celebrate this week on campus.