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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 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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AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE IS A TOP PRODUCER OF FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENTS
DECATUR, GEORGIA – Feb. 3 — Agnes Scott College has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution, recognized for having one of the highest numbers of students and recent alumnae selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2025-26 academic year. Six Agnes Scott students were selected for Fulbright…
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Agnes Scott College Recognized as a “Best Private College Making an Impact” in The College Finder
Decatur, Georgia — Agnes Scott College has once again earned national recognition for its distinctive and transformative educational experience. Featured in the fifth edition of The College Finder—a trusted resource for students and counselors seeking institutions that offer exceptional undergraduate opportunities—Agnes Scott continues to deliver an unparalleled student experience guided…
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Agnes Scott College Welcomes Diane M. Monahan as New Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies
DECATUR, GEORGIA – Agnes Scott College announces the appointment of Diane M. Monahan as the new associate vice president and dean for graduate studies, beginning in January 2026. In this role, Monahan will oversee the development and implementation of the college’s fast-growing health and science graduate programs, including the Clinical…
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Record-breaking Rankings by U.S. News & World Report — Agnes Scott #1 Eight Years in a Row!
Agnes Scott was recognized as #1 Most Innovative in the country for an unprecedented eighth consecutive year and #2 for First-year Experiences all while ranking in the Top 20 for Best Value. DECATUR, GA — Agnes Scott College has once again been recognized as a national leader in innovation and…
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Lumina Foundation: Georgia Women’s College Sheds the White Gloves, Grabs Diversity with Both Hands
At Agnes Scott, students find an inclusive environment in which to learn, allowing them to focus on their passions and achievements. The college’s innovative SUMMIT curriculum offers students a global and interdisciplinary education, blending travel, leadership development, and hands-on experiences. Agnes Scott’s diversity and focus on real-world applications have profoundly…
