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Broadway Veteran Named Interim Dean of ConservatoryBroadway Veteran Named Interim Dean of Conservatory

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Broadway Veteran Named Interim Dean of Conservatory

Stephens College is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Brescia as interim Dean of the Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Brescia, a distinguished Broadway…

Faculty Success|News|Performing Arts

Fashion Students Win Big at FGI Dallas CompetitionFashion Students Win Big at FGI Dallas Competition

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Fashion Students Win Big at FGI Dallas Competition

Students earn top honors and scholarships, including $10,000 international study award Stephens College senior fashion design students showcased their talent and creativity at the Fashion…

Faculty Success|News|School of Integrative Studies|Student Success

Herrera Named 2025 Woman Veteran Trailblazer for Transformative WorkHerrera Named 2025 Woman Veteran Trailblazer for Transformative Work

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Herrera Named 2025 Woman Veteran Trailblazer for Transformative Work

Elizabeth Herrera, a United States Air Force Veteran and Executive Director of Mission Promise Kept at Stephens College, has been recognized as a 2025 Woman…

College & Campus|Faculty Success|News|Student Experience|Veterans

From Stephens to Veterinary Medicine and Forensic ScienceFrom Stephens to Veterinary Medicine and Forensic Science

March 25, 2025April 1, 2025

From Stephens to Veterinary Medicine and Forensic Science

Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Kujiraoka ’22 Amanda Kujiraoka ’22 has never been one to shy away from a challenge. Whether leading student organizations, conducting research, or…

Alumni|Alumni Success|News|School of Health Sciences

Scholarship and Plaque Dedicated to Equestrian TrailblazerScholarship and Plaque Dedicated to Equestrian Trailblazer

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Scholarship and Plaque Dedicated to Equestrian Trailblazer

For those who knew Margaret “Maggie” Ruth Cowgill, the barn was more than just a place to ride—it was a sanctuary, a space where challenges…

Alumni|Alumni Success|College & Campus|Community|News|School of Health Sciences

Stephens College Receives $621,975 Grant to Transform Nursing EducationStephens College Receives $621,975 Grant to Transform Nursing Education

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Stephens College Receives $621,975 Grant to Transform Nursing Education

Stephens College has been awarded a $621,975 grant from the Missouri State Board of Nursing’s Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP), marking a significant milestone in…

College & Campus|News|School of Health Sciences

Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen as 25th presidentBoard of Trustees appoints Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen as 25th president

February 20, 2025March 27, 2025

Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen as 25th president

Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen has been named the 25th president of Stephens College, effective June 1, following an extensive nationwide search and approval by the…

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Dr. Merrill Sapp Releases New Book on Elephants, Hosts Author EventDr. Merrill Sapp Releases New Book on Elephants, Hosts Author Event

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

Dr. Merrill Sapp Releases New Book on Elephants, Hosts Author Event

Dr. Merrill Sapp, a Physician Assistant Professor at Stephens College, is bringing the world of elephants to life through her newly released book, Knowing Wonder:…

Community|Faculty Success|News|School of Health Sciences

Harbinger Wins National Recognition for Outstanding Literary Arts JournalHarbinger Wins National Recognition for Outstanding Literary Arts Journal

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Harbinger Wins National Recognition for Outstanding Literary Arts Journal

Stephens College’s student-run literary magazine, Harbinger 2024, has been awarded second place in the Outstanding Literary Arts Journal Award by the Sigma Tau Delta Communications…

School of Integrative Studies|Student Success

Dr. Craig McCoy Named 2024 Physician Assistant Preceptor of the YearDr. Craig McCoy Named 2024 Physician Assistant Preceptor of the Year

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Dr. Craig McCoy Named 2024 Physician Assistant Preceptor of the Year

Stephens College is proud to announce Dr. Craig McCoy, an esteemed Osteopathic Physician at Moberly Regional Medical Center, as the recipient of the 2024 Physician…

Community|News|School of Health Sciences

Stephens College Names New Head Soccer CoachStephens College Names New Head Soccer Coach

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Stephens College Names New Head Soccer Coach

Stephens College Athletics is excited to announce the appointment of Don Trentham as the new head coach of the Stars women’s soccer program. With more…

Admissions|Athletics|Community|News|Student Experience

Women in Trades program awarded $300,000 Federal grantWomen in Trades program awarded $300,000 Federal grant

January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Women in Trades program awarded $300,000 Federal grant

Stephens College is proud to announce that its Women in Trades Construction Pre-Apprenticeship program has been awarded a $300,000 grant through the Highway Construction Training…

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