CUMU is excited to welcome Smith College to the CUMU network!
Founded in 1871, Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in the United States, with students from 48 states and 67 countries. An independent, nondenominational college, Smith remains strongly committed to the education of women at the undergraduate level, but admits both men and women as graduate students.
Situated in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, Smith is a college of and for the world, empowering students, faculty, and staff to work together to enact positive change on campus, in Northampton, and around the globe. Throughout its history, Smith College has maintained an unwavering commitment to academic and intellectual freedom, public service, and women’s rights. The college has been a leader in opening doors to opportunities that were once unavailable to women. A leader in service, sustainability, and scholarship, the college fosters the creativity and determination of its students with first-class facilities, dedicated faculty, and endless scholarly resources.
Join us in welcoming Smith College to the CUMU Membership!