Author: Sarah Salmons


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 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 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…
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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…
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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…
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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 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:…
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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 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 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…
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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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Jill Schlude ’15 Named Columbia’s First Female Police Chief
In a historic moment for Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College alumna Jill Schlude ‘15 has been named the city’s next police chief, making her the first…
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