About Columbia
Stephens' hometown of Columbia, Missouri is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in America to live and work in by publications such as Money, Fortune, US News, Editor & Publisher and Men's Journal. For more information, visit the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Columbia (pop. 90,000) offers a variety of amenities seldom found in a town of its size. In the city and surrounding area, you'll find a vibrant community full of art, green spaces, entertainment and educational opportunities.
- Collegetown, USA. Columbia is home to three colleges with more than 30,000 students. Recognized by Money and Forbes magazines, our “small metro” is progressive, safe, fun and brimming with Midwestern friendliness.
- 300+ restaurants. Columbia has it all—from sushi to steaks, from pizza to French
cuisine. Coffee houses, juice bars, bistros and trattorias make Columbia stand out.
- Retail therapy galore. Two short blocks west and you’re in downtown Columbia, packed with unique specialty shops, art galleries and more. Dozens of shopping centers and a mall are nearby, plus St. Louis and Kansas City are within a two-hour drive.
- Lots to do. Live music and theatre, parks and hiking/biking trails, the internationally recognized True/False Film Festival, art exhibits and more make Columbia a vibrant community.
- Big time sports. Saturday football games at Mizzou! Stephens students compete in six NAIA sports, and join the crowds at the University of Missouri’s Big 12 sporting events.
- More about Stephens' hometown can be found on Wikipedia.
Festivals
- Art in the Park
- The Blind Boone Ragtime Festival
- First Night
- The True/False Film Festival
- The Twilight Festival
Education
Arts & Entertainment
- Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre
- Columbia Art League Gallery
- ColumbiaGalleries.com
- The District (Columbia's Downtown Area)
- The Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts
- Ragtag Cinema
- "We Always Swing" Jazz Series
Parks and Recreation
