Vassar College Class of 1865

Vassar College Class of 1865 refers to the group of students who graduated from Vassar College in that year. Vassar, founded in 1861 in New York, was one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to offering women a rigorous academic experience comparable to men's colleges. The Class of 1865 was among the earliest graduating classes, symbolizing progress in women's education during the Civil War era. Their graduation marked a significant milestone in advancing gender equality in academia and demonstrated the college's commitment to providing women with comprehensive liberal arts education.