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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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Agnes Scott College Elects New Members to its Board of Trustees
Decatur, Georgia — Agnes Scott College announced that five newly elected members will join its Board of Trustees July 1. Deirdre Campbell ’00, Shaunda Fales ’99, Gail Grimmett, Edward A. (Ned) Montag and Shannon Sale will each serve a four-year term. “I look forward to working with our newly elected…
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Blayne Alexander, Acclaimed Dateline NBC Correspondent, to Deliver 2025 Commencement Address at Agnes Scott College
Journalist Known for Impactful Storytelling to Inspire Graduates at the College’s 136th Commencement Ceremony DECATUR, Ga. – Agnes Scott College will celebrate its 136th Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. EDT on the college’s campus. This year’s Commencement speaker will be award-winning journalist Blayne Alexander, a correspondent…
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$15 Million Donation Propels Agnes Scott College into New Era of Growth
DECATUR, Ga. — Agnes Scott College has received a groundbreaking investment from alumna and trustee emerita Mary Lou Cornwall Hawkes ʼ65 and her husband, James B. Hawkes. The gift, announced during Alumnae Weekend in celebration of Mary Lou’s 60th reunion, will support the college’s Physician Assistant program, a newly established…
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Agnes Scott College Named an Opportunity College and University in New Carnegie Classifications
A new Student Access and Earnings Classification recognizes institutions that foster opportunities for student success. DECATUR, Ga. — Agnes Scott College has been designated as an Opportunity College and University – Higher Access, Higher Earnings in the Carnegie Classifications, recognizing Agnes Scott as an institution that can serve as a…
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Agnes Scott College’s Main Hall Achieves Coveted LEED Platinum Status for Outstanding Energy Efficiency
DECATUR, Ga.—Agnes Scott College’s Main Hall – the iconic building that has served as the architectural centerpiece of the Decatur, Ga.-based college since 1891 – has been certified LEED Platinum, the highest level in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification rating system. Main Hall joins Rebekah Scott Hall…
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Nationally Ranked Grants Awarded to Support Students and Collaboration Among Graduate Programs
Agnes Scott faculty who teach in our Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Medical Sciences master’s programs led significant grant initiatives to expand curriculum across disciplines and support curricular enhancement and research and community partnership building. The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Dr. Erica Harris, Assistant Professor in the Medical Sciences…
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Agnes Scott and BeeCatur Recognized for Sustainable Pollinator Practices
Decatur, GA—Decatur’s commitment to pollinator conservation received national recognition in October when the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation spotlighted the city’s beekeepers in a webinar introducing its Integrated Pest Management (IPM) toolkit. The webinar, led by Xerces Society’s Aaron Anderson, highlighted best practices for developing and refining IPM plans to…
