Author: Rebecca Kisicki


“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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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