Caryl Newhof, M.S. '51, Professor Emerita of Exercise and Sport Studies at Smith, died on November 27, 2025 in Albany, New York at the age of 99. 

Born in Albany on May 22, 1926, Caryl attended Albany Academy for Girls where she graduated Cum Laude. Caryl was an accomplished equestrian and excelled in every sport she tried. She received her B.S. in Physical Education as Class Valedictorian from Boston University, Sargent College. She went on to achieve her M.S. in Physical Education from Smith in 1951 where she was hired while getting her M.S. and proceeded to build an illustrious career at Smith as a Professor of Exercise and Sports Studies for 43 years retiring as Professor Emerita.

Newhof was one of the designers of the graduate program in exercise and sports studies as it transitioned from a program with an emphasis on training teachers of physical education to the present emphasis on the training of coaches for women's intercollegiate teams. She developed the coaching practicum and supervised the graduate students in their roles as assistant coaches. She also taught a number of performance classes including field hockey, basketball, tennis, squash, golf and horseback riding. Newhof coached field hockey from 1971 to 1979 and squash from 1972 to 1973 and again from 1974 to 1982. She served in a variety of capacities within the department, including chair, director of intramurals and acting director of athletics. In addition, she was a college marshall for many years. 

In 1950 Newhof was a member of the United States Touring Team to South Africa and again in 1959 a member of the team competing in Europe. She was a member of the rules and umpiring committee of the International Federation of Women's Field Hockey Associations. 

Caryl, inducted into the Smith Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014, was a vocal champion of women's sports and made huge strides for women nationally. She mentored many women and left an indelible mark on women's sports at Smith College.

Another passion was Caryl's love of golf which she played well into her 80s as a lifelong member of Colonie Country Club winning the Club Championship. Along with winters on Marco Island and Longboat Key, she loved a great meal, great friends and great ice cream.