Vassar

[ vas-er ]

noun

1. Matthew, 1792–1868, U.S. merchant, philanthropist, and supporter of education for women; born in England: founder of Vassar College.

Example Sentences

Catharine B. Hill is the managing director of Ithaka S+R and a former president of Vassar College.

From Los Angeles Times

After mostly growing up in L.A. and going to Santa Monica High School, she attended Vassar College and lived in New York for 10 years.

From Los Angeles Times

And in New York state, Vassar College vowed “greater transparency about major independent contractors,” as well as a review of a proposal for divestment from defense-related investments.

From Seattle Times

At Vassar College’s 1970 commencement ceremony, it was probably uncomfortable for many in the audience, particularly the men, when Gloria Steinem declared that “much of the trouble this country is in has to do with the Masculine Mystique: the idea that manhood somehow depends on the subjugation of other people.”

From Los Angeles Times

The novel is believed to be where the state’s name came from, Alex Vassar, a spokesman for the California State Library, told me, though the matter isn’t entirely settled.

From New York Times