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Author: Rebecca Kisicki

“Watch Me”: How Stephens Helped Sydney Henry ’22 Find Her Voice — and Her Calling“Watch Me”: How Stephens Helped Sydney Henry ’22 Find Her Voice — and Her Calling

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

“Watch Me”: How Stephens Helped Sydney Henry ’22 Find Her Voice — and Her Calling

From last-minute leap of faith to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine When Sydney Henry ’22 looks back at the moment that changed her life, it didn’t…

Alumni Success|School of Health Sciences

A New Way to Study Animals A New Way to Study Animals 

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

A New Way to Study Animals 

At Stephens College, studying animals means more than learning theories—it means working with animals starting in your first semester.   The Animal Behavior Program is designed…

School of Health Sciences|Student Experience

Finding Her Voice, Changing Her CityFinding Her Voice, Changing Her City

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Finding Her Voice, Changing Her City

How Stephens College Grad Student Shana Nunn is Leading with Purpose—on Campus and Beyond When Shana Nunn talks about leadership, it doesn’t sound aspirational—it sounds…

News|School of Health Sciences|Student Success

Stephens College Students Answer the Call Amid National Blood ShortageStephens College Students Answer the Call Amid National Blood Shortage

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Stephens College Students Answer the Call Amid National Blood Shortage

Stephens College students in the Tri Beta Biological Honors Society stepped up to meet a critical need by partnering with the American Red Cross to…

College & Campus|News|School of Health Sciences

Paws With a Purpose: Stephens Students Train Service Dogs That Change LivesPaws With a Purpose: Stephens Students Train Service Dogs That Change Lives

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

Paws With a Purpose: Stephens Students Train Service Dogs That Change Lives

A CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL IMPACT On any given day at Stephens College, it’s not unusual to see dogs walking across campus with students –…

News|School of Health Sciences|Student Success

Building a Legacy: How Stephens College Helped Ashley Inez Turn Possibility into Purpose Building a Legacy: How Stephens College Helped Ashley Inez Turn Possibility into Purpose 

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Building a Legacy: How Stephens College Helped Ashley Inez Turn Possibility into Purpose 

A Nontraditional Path to College  Walking across the stage at graduation with her daughter in hand was a dream Ashley Inez ’25 never thought would be possible…

Alumni Success|News|Student Success|Veterans

Stephens College to Inaugurate President Shannon B. Lundeen, Ph.D. Stephens College to Inaugurate President Shannon B. Lundeen, Ph.D. 

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Stephens College to Inaugurate President Shannon B. Lundeen, Ph.D. 

Stephens College will celebrate a defining moment in its nearly 200-year history with the inauguration of Shannon B. Lundeen, Ph.D., as the 25th President on Saturday, March 14, 2026, on the Stephens College…

Future Focused|President

Bringing Animal Science to LifeBringing Animal Science to Life

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Bringing Animal Science to Life

Inside Stephens’ Animal Behavior Program  What happens when animal behavior, science, and real-world experience collide? You get Stephens College’s Animal Enrichment course — where learning…

News|School of Integrative Studies

Announcing a New On-Campus Small Animal Therapy Services Through Partnership with Kuehler Veterinary ServicesAnnouncing a New On-Campus Small Animal Therapy Services Through Partnership with Kuehler Veterinary Services

December 11, 2025January 5, 2026

Announcing a New On-Campus Small Animal Therapy Services Through Partnership with Kuehler Veterinary Services

Stephens College is expanding its commitment to hands-on, ethics-centered education through a new partnership with Kuehler Veterinary Services (KVS), which will begin offering small animal…

Community|Future Focused|News|School of Integrative Studies

Three Fashion Design Graduates Selected for Exclusive Portfolio Review with Carolina Herrera’s Wes GordonThree Fashion Design Graduates Selected for Exclusive Portfolio Review with Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Three Fashion Design Graduates Selected for Exclusive Portfolio Review with Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon

Three recent Stephens College Fashion Design graduates—Claire Johnson ’25, Hannah Kleman ’25 and Julia League ’25—were among a select group of emerging designers chosen to…

Alumni Success|News

Kim Harbur ’79 Honored with AFPKC Spirit of Philanthropy award for lifesaving advocacyKim Harbur ’79 Honored with AFPKC Spirit of Philanthropy award for lifesaving advocacy

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Kim Harbur ’79 Honored with AFPKC Spirit of Philanthropy award for lifesaving advocacy

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Kansas City Chapter (AFPKC) honored Kim Harbur ’79, co-founder of Gift of Life, with the 2025 Spirit of Philanthropy Award, recognizing her extraordinary…

Alumni Success|College & Campus|News

Stephens College Conservatory Spreads Holiday Cheer with ELF the MusicalStephens College Conservatory Spreads Holiday Cheer with ELF the Musical

November 25, 2025January 21, 2026

Stephens College Conservatory Spreads Holiday Cheer with ELF the Musical

Stephens College Conservatory is lighting up the holiday season with its production of Elf the Musical, a stage adaptation of the beloved film. With the…

News|Performing Arts

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