President Johnson's Address at Wellesley 150
President Paula Johnson stated that Wellesley is fulfilling and expanding the founders' mission at the Wellesley 150 State of the College address.
Hundreds of students, parents, and alumnae gathered in Alumnae Hall for Johnson's speech, including Wellesley's 11th president Nannerl Keohane '61 and Massachusetts State Senator Liz Miranda '02.
Before women could vote, Wellesley women dwelled above spacious skies.
Johnson praised the founders, saying they were "agents of democracy and champions of justice" who created Wellesley as an institution for "young women of moderate means".
Johnson noted that Wellesley upholds this mission of affordability with need-blind admission and a tuition-free institution for families making under $150,000.
Author's summary: President Johnson discusses Wellesley's mission.