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Alumni Weekend 2024: News and NostalgiaAlumni Weekend 2024: News and Nostalgia

May 1, 2024July 7, 2025

Alumni Weekend 2024: News and Nostalgia

April 11-13 was a beautiful weekend on campus, and we welcomed alums from classes spanning 1956 to 2023.

Alumni Success|College & Campus|Community|News

Dr. Michael Barger has been named dean of the Women’s College at Stephens CollegeDr. Michael Barger has been named dean of the Women’s College at Stephens College

April 30, 2024July 7, 2025

Dr. Michael Barger has been named dean of the Women’s College at Stephens College

Dr. Michael Barger has been named dean of the Women’s College at Stephens College. The new college combines the School of Health Sciences and School…

Faculty Success|News|School of Health Sciences|School of Integrative Studies

2024 Spring Research Conference Showcases Student Presentations2024 Spring Research Conference Showcases Student Presentations

April 25, 2024July 7, 2025

2024 Spring Research Conference Showcases Student Presentations

The 2024 Spring Research Conference was a success! Learn more about the award-winning student presentations.

News|School of Health Sciences|Student Success

Stephens College Announces Retirement of President Dianne Lynch in May 2025Stephens College Announces Retirement of President Dianne Lynch in May 2025

April 11, 2024July 7, 2025

Stephens College Announces Retirement of President Dianne Lynch in May 2025

Stephens College, the second-oldest women's college in the United States, announced today the retirement of President Dianne Lynch effective May 2025.

College & Campus|News

Stephens College to Launch Innovative Women In Trades ProgramStephens College to Launch Innovative Women In Trades Program

March 15, 2024July 7, 2025

Stephens College to Launch Innovative Women In Trades Program

Workforce Development opportunities are coming to Stephens College! The new Women In Trades programs will officially launch in April 2024.

News|Workforce Development

Renowned Animal Communicator Joan Ranquet Shares Insights With StudentsRenowned Animal Communicator Joan Ranquet Shares Insights With Students

February 21, 2024July 7, 2025

Renowned Animal Communicator Joan Ranquet Shares Insights With Students

Stephens College welcomed alumna Joan Ranquet ’82, internationally recognized animal communicator, back to campus February 5-9th for a series of engaging sessions focused on human-animal…

Alumni|Alumni Success|News|School of Health Sciences

Kay Vosburgh-LeGrand ’91 is the new President of Badgley MischkaKay Vosburgh-LeGrand ’91 is the new President of Badgley Mischka

December 18, 2023July 7, 2025

Kay Vosburgh-LeGrand ’91 is the new President of Badgley Mischka

Stephens College takes immense pride in announcing a momentous achievement – Stephens alumna Kay Vosburgh-LeGrand ’91, has been named President of the iconic Badgley Mischka,…

Alumni|Alumni Success

Stephens launches Promise program to make college affordable for more studentsStephens launches Promise program to make college affordable for more students

December 4, 2023July 7, 2025

Stephens launches Promise program to make college affordable for more students

Stephens College is delivering on its promise to make college affordable.

Admissions|Community|News

MFA Alum writes segment of Sesame StreetMFA Alum writes segment of Sesame Street

November 25, 2022July 7, 2025

MFA Alum writes segment of Sesame Street

Amy Banks, one of the alums of our initial graduating class of 2017, has written a “Word of the Day” segment of Sesame Street that…

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