2025 is a big year for us. Our beloved Ada Comstock Scholars program is turning FIFTY and we can't wait to reunite, reminisce, share stories, and CELEBRATE during Reunion Weekend II, May 22nd through 25th, 2025.
But there's no need to wait until then to start honoring this remarkable program. Our 50th celebration starts NOW! Please bookmark this website; it will be your online destination for all things Ada, with loads of invaluable information leading up to reunion weekend and beyond.
The celebration will be ongoing, with events, tributes, shared stories and more, all throughout the year. We'll be adding more info about events and happenings as they transpire. Let's stay connected!
WELCOME
ADA ALUMS!
Art by Rose Meeting
1975 :: 2025
A half century of Ada Comstock scholarship
woven into the Smith tapestry.
#AdaGold
Help Us Make Our Reunion Unforgettable!
To make this event as special as possible, we have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise the necessary funds for an unforgettable celebration. Your contributions will help cover the costs of special activities, extras, and travel assistance for those who may need extra support to attend.
Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with fellow Adas, friends, and family.
Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Call for Submissions
Adas, your stories matter! Fifty years ago, the groundbreaking Ada Comstock Scholars Program ignited a spark in women that even the founders of the program didn’t anticipate– a spark that could not be extinguished. As Patricia Skarda said in her introduction to Textured Lives, “there is no typical Ada Comstock Scholar.” The common denominators that unite us all are a passion for learning and a life of the mind, made possible by resilience, grit, and determination.
We invite you to share your unique story for our 50th anniversary anthology. This is your opportunity to contribute your story to an anthology that celebrates the power of the human spirit and the transformative impact of the Ada Comstock Scholars program.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking personal essays that capture the essence of your ACS journey.
Let this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt inspire you:
“I could not at any age be content to take my place in a corner by the fireside and simply look on.”
Submission Guidelines:
Word count: 600-3000 words
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Submit to adacomstockscholars@gmail.com
Photo is of the Ada Comstock Scholar anthology "Textured Lives," published by Smith College Press in January, 2000.