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A Lasting Legacy of Inspired Kindness
What would you choose if you could leave a lasting legacy after passing from this earth? For Casey McIntyre ’07, it was one of kindness and love. Casey passed away at home in New York on November 12 from stage-four ovarian cancer, her husband, Andrew Rose Gregory, announced on Casey’s…
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Faculty Friday Spotlight: October 2023
Dolly’s World Harry L., Corinne Bryant and Cottie Beverly Slade Professor of Creative Arts Tracey Laird’s sixth publication will be released on October 10. Her latest project, “Dolly Parton: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life,” delves into 100 extraordinary moments of Dolly Parton’s life, including her iconic roles, hit…
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Agnes Scott’s Innovative Curriculum Drives Social Mobility and Propels Students to Professional Success
Amil Greene ‘22, political science and sociology, chose Agnes Scott for the immersive SUMMIT curriculum and its specific emphasis on cultivating each student’s leadership qualities. As an Afro-Latinx student, she was also drawn to the diverse student body where pride in her Panamanian culture would be appreciated. Her first-year Global…
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Denver’s New First Lady: Courtney Huffman Johnston ’97 Embraces a Vision of Service and Impact
Denver has a Scottie as its new First Lady. Courtney Huffman Johnston ’97 will add that duty to her already busy life after her husband, Mike Johnston, is set to become the city’s mayor following a June run-off. However, juggling a busy schedule will be nothing new for Johnston. She…
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Final Draft: Christine Cozzens’ Legacy Written with CWS Success
The Center for Writing and Speaking has long been an important resource for students at Agnes Scott College. With Christine Cozzens, vice president for academic affairs and instrumental leader of the center, retiring this June, it is the perfect time to discover how this important peer-led resource came to be…
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Reflecting on Main Hall’s Black History
by: Laurel Wilson ’07 The renovation of Main Hall is intended to serve as a model of innovative and ethical stewardship in the preservation of historic buildings for Agnes Scott, Decatur, Atlanta and beyond. This is not possible without uncovering and reflecting on the stories of Black members of the…
