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The Delta Air Lines Foundation commits $1 million grant to Agnes Scott College
The grant will support the college’s Summit program of universal experiences, including a global learning experience for every undergraduate student in their first year. DECATUR, Ga. — In a surprise announcement Tuesday, Oct. 6, during Agnes Scott College’s seventh annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference, Gail Grimmett, president and CEO of…
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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 Announces Cheryl Webster as Vice President for College Advancement
Agnes Scott College has announced that Cheryl Webster will join its administration as vice president for college advancement, effective October 1. She will be responsible for external relations, fundraising, partnership development, alumnae relations, communications and marketing. Most recently, Webster served as vice president of advancement for Salem State University in…
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The Leadership Foundry Podcast: The Role of Relationships and Innovation in Higher Education
President Leocadia I. Zak joined Brandon Smith on The Leadership Foundry Podcast to discuss the journey that led her to Agnes Scott College, the importance of building relationships at the college and why Agnes Scott continues to be a leader in innovative excellence.
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Global Atlanta: Agnes Scott’s Global Leadership Conference to Focus on Social Mobility, Wealth Generation
President Leocadia I. Zak was interviewed by Global Atlanta leading into the college’s flagship annual conference on October 18. This year’s theme of the Women’s Global Leadership Conference is “Visibility, Social Mobility, Success.” Read the article!
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Agnes Scott College Welcomes Nicole Long as Vice President for Finance and Administration
DECATUR, Ga.—Agnes Scott College today announced Nicole Long will become vice president for finance and administration effective April 10, 2023. As chief financial officer, she will oversee the college’s finances; accounting, facilities, and dining operations; institutional technology; and public safety. Long brings a wealth of experience in finance, planning and…
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Agnes Scott Set to Hold Third Annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference
This year’s conference is titled Leading Inclusively: Transformative Change Across the Globe DECATUR, Ga. – Agnes Scott will hold its third annual Global Leadership Conference Thursday, October 13, on the college’s campus in Decatur, Georgia. This year’s topic, “Leading Inclusively: Transformative Change Across the Globe” will showcase Agnes Scott’s inclusive…
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Agnes Scott College Appoints Chicora Martin Vice President for Student Affairs
DECATUR, Ga. – Agnes Scott College yesterday announced the appointment of Dr. Chicora Martin as the college’s vice president for student affairs and dean of students, effective November 1. Dr. Martin comes to Agnes Scott after seven years at Mills College in Oakland, California, where they served as vice president…
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WABE: College Leadership Joins ‘A Closer Look with Rose Scott’ to Discuss Mellon Grant
On Friday, July 22, President Leocadia Zak and Dr. Yves-Rose Porcena, vice president for equity and inclusion, joined “A Closer Look with Rose Scott” on Atlanta’s National Public Radio (NRP) station WABE 90.1 to elevate Agnes Scott College’s plans for its recent Mellon Foundation grant. The college will use the…
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Agnes Scott Elects New Members to its Board of Trustees
July 1, 2022 (Decatur, GA)—The Board of Trustees at Agnes Scott College officially welcomed five new members on July 1. Tapaswee Chandele, Katie Kahs, Sandra (Sandy) Gordon and Elizabeth A. (Lizanne) Stephenson ’84 join the board, along with the newly elected Agnes Scott Alumnae Association President Ellen P. Gaffney ’87.…
