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Agnes Scott College Featured in Global Heritage and Climate Initiative
Decatur, Ga. – Agnes Scott College has been recognized as a featured case study in the Heritage Now! Campaign and as a member of the Decarbonizing the Built Environment Through Heritage (DBTH) Advisory Group, a global coalition of heritage and climate leaders across industries working to advance heritage-informed decarbonization. Launched…
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Agnes Scott College Launches New Major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
DECATUR, Ga. — Agnes Scott College has approved a new Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ESS), an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students to address some of the world’s most urgent environmental and social challenges. Set to launch in Fall 2026, the new major builds on the…
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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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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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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…
