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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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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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Agnes Scott Recognized as a Top School for Making an Impact by The Princeton Review
Agnes Scott College has again been recognized as one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review’s Best 388 College rankings, updated for 2023. According to The Princeton Review, all schools on the list share values of stellar academics, affordable cost and strong career placement for graduates. The College…
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The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter – a Renaissance in the Making
Last August, three Agnes Scott friends–Janet Bolen Joiner ’73, Lynn Ezell ’74 and Marcia Krape Knight ’73–gathered at Lynn’s home in the mountains of western North Carolina. It was a girlfriends’ overnight before joining fellow Scotties at the annual alumnae luncheon in the Highlands/Cashiers area. While together, the three brainstormed…
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Loretta J. Ross ’07 Named 2022 MacArthur Fellow
Human rights advocate and activist Loretta J. Ross ’07 has been named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow in the Class of 2022. The $800,000, no-strings-attached award–more commonly known as the “Genius Grant”–honors individuals for their extraordinary efforts to improve the world. Ross is the second alum to be given the prestigious…
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AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE RANKED #1 MOST INNOVATIVE FOR THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
First-year experiences, undergraduate teaching, social mobility and study-abroad opportunities are among other top rankings highlighted in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. September 12, 2022 (Decatur, Georgia) – For an unprecedented fifth year in a row, Agnes Scott College has been recognized as the nation’s #1…
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(PHOTOS) Alumnae Weekend 2022
Agnes Scott College hosted its annual Alumnae Weekend from June 3-5, 2022. The college welcomed many classes back to campus for the first time since the 2019 event.
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Agnes Scott Recognized as School Making an Impact by The Princeton Review
Agnes Scott was also honored for its alumnae network and sustainability efforts. Agnes Scott College was named to The Princeton Review’s Best Value College rankings once again for 2022. Agnes Scott’s continued commitment to innovation, professional success and student experience vaulted them to third among private schools in Best Schools…
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The Dr. Is In: Kaela Singleton’14 Named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Kaela Singleton ’14 was recently recognized as a 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient in the sciences. Singleton, a postdoctoral research associate at Emory University School of Medicine, is currently involved in research about Menkes disease, a progressive form of childhood neurodegeneration. Singleton, who also serves as an adjunct professor…
