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Agnes Scott College Named a Top Producer of Gilman Scholars
Decatur, GA— Agnes Scott College has been recognized as a top producer of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients among U.S. institutions with fewer than 5,000 students, underscoring the college’s sustained commitment to expanding global access and opportunity for its students. Since 2012, Agnes Scott has produced 65 Gilman Scholars.…
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Agnes Scott College Ranked in Top 5% in Newsweek’s America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026
The inaugural ranking, developed in partnership with Gender Fair, highlights institutions that empower women. Decatur, GA — Agnes Scott College, a nationally acclaimed liberal arts college located in Decatur, Georgia, today announced that it has been ranked in the top 5% of colleges for women in the nation in Newsweek’s…
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Agnes Scott College Recognized for Excellence in Sustainable Rehabilitation by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Agnes Scott College’s oldest and most iconic building, Agnes Scott Hall (Main Hall), was recognized for Excellence in Sustainable Rehabilitation by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Main Hall was recognized as a rehabilitation project that incorporates appropriate conservation and sustainable treatments to lessen a building’s environmental impact while preserving…
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Atlanta Dream President & COO Morgan Shaw Parker Set to Address Agnes Scott’s 2026 Graduates
DECATUR, Ga. — Morgan Shaw Parker, president and chief operating officer of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, will be the speaker at Agnes Scott College’s 137th Commencement ceremony at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 on the college’s campus in Decatur. Shaw Parker has had a successful 28-year career in the…
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Agnes Scott College Launches Ring Leaders, a $120 million Comprehensive Campaign
DECATUR, Georgia – Building on more than a century of excellence and innovation, Agnes Scott College proudly announces the public launch of Ring Leaders: The Campaign for Agnes Scott—a bold step toward a bright future grounded in purpose and driven by possibility. Named for the distinctive onyx ring worn by…
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Agnes Scott College Appoints Distinguished Civic and Business Leaders to Board of Visitors
New members bring insight and engagement that will help strengthen student opportunity and advance the college’s mission of developing the next generation of leaders. DECATUR, Ga. — Agnes Scott College has appointed six accomplished leaders to its Board of Visitors for 2026. The new members will help strengthen the college’s…
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Agnes Scott College Introduces AI Literacy Curriculum for Every Student
DECATUR, Ga. —March 30, 2026— At many colleges and universities, opportunities to learn about artificial intelligence depend on a student’s major or field of study. Agnes Scott College is taking a different approach. Beginning in Fall 2026, Agnes Scott College will introduce a three-part AI curriculum in the first-year experience…
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Agnes Scott College Accepts Invitation to Join the Associated Colleges of the South in First Expansion in 25 Years
Membership connects the Decatur-based liberal arts college to a collaborative network advancing innovation and excellence in residential liberal arts education. DECATUR, Ga. — Agnes Scott College has joined the Associated Colleges of the South (ACS), becoming one of the first institutions invited to the consortium in 25 years. The membership…
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Meet Dr. Hubbard-James: Proof of What’s Possible
Dr. Hodari-Sadiki Hubbard-James, an assistant professor of astronomy and co-director of the Bradley Observatory at Agnes Scott College has been selected as a 2026 Frontiers of Science Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). Established in 1863 and charged with advising the nation on matters of science and technology,…
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Agnes Scott to receive national honor for community climate resilience partnership with City of Decatur
DECATUR, GEORGIA – Agnes Scott College announced today that its joint Climate Resilience Plan partnership with the City of Decatur, Georgia, will receive national recognition at the 2026 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit in Chicago. The Climate Luminary Honors is a program of the non-profit Second Nature, which has worked…
