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How Do You Build a Community of Care? Ask Reed’s Care Team. They’re proactively ensuring students receive support—early and often.

Amber Godefroy ’26 thrives on structure and deadlines. But when it came time to begin her thesis, the process felt overwhelming.

That’s when Amber reached out to Reed’s Care Team—an interdisciplinary group that works to support students’ well-being. Learn more: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

How to Experience Cherry Blossoms Around the World This Spring Spring bloom adventures await in some surprising spots—from Macon, Georgia, to Jeju Island, South Korea.

Looking forward to experiencing the cherry blossoms this spring? The Condé Nast Traveler highlights Reed College as a beautiful place to enjoy spring blossoms. 🌸

Read more: www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to...

Reed College President Audrey Bilger recently brought Reed’s spirit of curiosity and lifelong learning into the wider Portland community at the Portland Business Journal Women’s Summit.

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Day of Reflection last week!

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni came together to teach and attend Paideia-style classes focused on how we can care for ourselves and support one another.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...

54 stores, 8 hours: Portlander turns longest Plaid Pantry run ever into a love letter to the city Simon Xu went to every single Plaid Pantry store in Portland in an eight-hour "pointless" personal challenge.

Lillian Karabaic '13 chronicles Simon Xu '24's tour of 54 Plaid Pantry stores in eight hours. Learn more: www.opb.org/article/2026...

From wildlife tracking to crafting the perfect cheese appetizer, check out highlights from this year’s Paideia classes where Reedies came together to do their favorite thing: learn.

Check out the highlights: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...

We're excited to announce that Reed College has been recognized as one of the institutions with the highest number of students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

 Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/pre...

Looking for your next read? Don’t miss Emilio Pucci: The Astonishing Odyssey of a Fashion Icon, releasing February 10.

Emilio Pucci, MA ’37, was a legendary Italian designer, an aristocrat who skied on the Italian Olympic team, and more.

Check out the book: us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

All eyes on jobs data Economists and analysts are looking to new data from late 2025 to help them understand where the economy might be headed in 2026.

Reed economics professor Erin Cottle Hunt shared insights with American Public Media's Marketplace. Learn more: www.marketplace.org/story/2026/0...

Top 10 Smallest Universities in the U.S. That Still Deliver a Full Campus Experience (2026) These small U.S. universities prove campus life doesn’t depend on size, offering strong academics, housing, and student engagement.

Among the top 10 small universities offering a full campus experience, Reed ranked sixth and was noted for deep faculty involvement. Learn more: knowinsiders.com/top-10-small...

A group of Reed students walking on campus with yellow and orange leaves surrounding them.

Reed College is proud to announce the launch of the Washington (WA) College Grant Match, a new financial aid initiative designed to expand access to a Reed education for Washington state residents.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/pre...

Circle of Gratitude President Audrey Bilger, Dean of the Faculty Kathy Oleson, and Associate Dean of the Faculty Suzy Renn discuss the nurturing of student and faculty research at Reed.

During her first days at Reed, President Audrey Bilger attended a poster fair showcasing student research. Events like this express Reed students’ commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and the joy of discovery.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

Cozy Up With a Good Book Alumni-authored books to round out your 2025 reading list.

As the year comes to a close, what’s left on your 2025 reading list? If you’re in need of inspiration, consider adding one of these books authored by Reed alumni to your reading list: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

An Immense World of Delight In English 220, Professor Maureen Harkin invites her class to examine poet and painter William Blake’s illuminated texts—hand-colored etchings which represent both joy and struggle in 18th-century Eng...

“The Ancient of Days” is just one work that becomes an intense object of study in Professor Maureen Harkin’s ENG 220 course, where students travel to 18th-century England to examine the explosion of pictorial storytelling.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

What Is a Reedie, Anyway? Meet twelve graduates from the class of ’25.

They trained self-driving cars, fronted bands, and tackled each other on the rugby field. They’re as dedicated as they are dynamic—meet 12 members of the class of 2025 in this year’s edition of “What Is a Reedie?”

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How to Thrive in Wild Times According to cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis ’02, the one thing we really need? Each other.

In the winter issue of Reed Magazine, see how cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis ’02 combines anthropology, evolutionary biology, and psychology to understand how we can best survive—and thrive in—apocalyptic times.

Read the story here: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

Coffee shop offers free "SNAP breakfast"—one response breaks hearts Portland’s Heretic Coffee Co. has gone viral for offering free "SNAP breakfasts" with food aid cuts set to hit.

Heretic Coffee Co. enlisted the help of Reed students to prepare and distribute meals to low-income families in need of support. Learn more: www.newsweek.com/coffee-shop-...

Starboard Memories Richard Danzig ’65 reflects on his journey from studying political science to becoming the namesake of a new guided missile destroyer.

In 2027, the U.S. Navy will begin construction on a new guided missile destroyer named after Richard Danzig ’65, who served as the 71st Secretary of the Navy under President Bill Clinton.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

A group of people wearing blue t-shirts standing in a circle putting their hands in the middle.

The impact of higher education extends beyond the classroom. Colleges don’t just educate, they produce resilient communities, create jobs, and promote a healthy economy.

Learn more about the impacts of higher education: whycollegematters.org?utm_medium=e...

#WhyCollegeMatters

A Reed student's reflection in the water of the nuclear reactor.

In a news segment from KPTV, Reactor Director Jerry Newhouse takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Reed Research Reactor.

Watch the video: www.kptv.com/video/2025/1...

College Admission Leaders Share Application Tips Students, as you start to fill out forms and search for impactful ways to tell your story, free resources abound to help guide you.

Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, joins other college admission leaders to share application tips. Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/brenna...

The first President’s Student Showcase was held last Friday! More than 150 students shared their summer research and internship experiences with the community.

The Reed Canyon: A Living Classroom President Bilger discusses the canyon’s contributions to sustainability, learning, and community.

In the fall issue of Reed Magazine, President Audrey Bilger discusses the canyon’s contributions to sustainability, learning, and community with Facilities Operations Manager Zac Perry, Professor Gerri Ondrizek, and Professor Sam Fey.

Learn more: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

Paying It Forward with Professional Networks How professional career networks are helping foster community for Reedies in every stage, location, and industry.

Ever felt like you needed guidance as you navigate the job market? Or, ever dreamed of sharing your own expertise? Whether you’re looking to mentor or be mentored, Reed’s expanding professional networks offer opportunities for career advice and networking.

Read more: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

A Beat of Their Own The news industry faces a challenging moment. These journalists are rising to meet it.

Many journalists have had their career paths diverted—often not by choice—as the industry continues to face great financial hardship and growing public apathy and mistrust.

Learn how Reedie journalists are embracing a changing industry: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

Did you know that the number of Reed students who report being satisfied with their financial aid puts Reed in the top five colleges for financial aid satisfaction?

Learn more: www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

Desert Dreams Professor Juniper Harrower and her students want to save Joshua trees from extinction. Will the world join them?

Last October, 14 Reed students traveled to Prime Desert Woodland Preserve in Lancaster, California, with Professor Juniper Harrower [art]. Their mission: to fuse biology with visual and performance art, all in service of saving Joshua trees from extinction.

Read more: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

Read More Reedies Alumni authored books for your summer reading list.

Books + summer = bliss. ☀️ 📚 Check out these alumni authored books for your summer reading list: www.reed.edu/reed-magazin...

Two people walking on a sidewalk at Reed's campus.

We understand recent events have raised concerns and questions about the security of personal information at Reed. Learn more about how Reed protects your data and photo privacy in a message to the community: reed-college.read.axioshq.com/p/it/b0e3569...

Reed President Audrey Bilger standing on a stage with a red and white Reed College banner behind her. She is wearing red and black Commencement regalia and holding her hands together.

We’re proud to share that President Audrey Bilger has been elected to serve as treasurer and secretary of the National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities (NAICU).

Learn more: www.reed.edu/newsroom/sto...