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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 IS A TOP PRODUCER OF FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENTS
DECATUR, GEORGIA – Feb. 3 — Agnes Scott College has been named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution, recognized for having one of the highest numbers of students and recent alumnae selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2025-26 academic year. Six Agnes Scott students were selected for Fulbright…
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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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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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Faculty Friday Spotlight: January 2025
As the new year begins, we are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Agnes Scott College faculty in this month’s Faculty Friday Spotlight. From publishing groundbreaking research to securing transformative grants, our professors are sparking conversations that resonate far beyond our campus. Dr. Erica Harris Awarded $500,000 NSF Grant…
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Agnes Scott College Recognized as a National Leader for Innovation and First-Year Student Experiences
DECATUR, Ga. – In addition to ranking as the No. 1 Most Innovative college for the seventh consecutive year, Agnes Scott College has been named No. 3 among all colleges and universities in the country for First-Year Experiences in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The…
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Agnes Scott’s Student Civic Engagement Recognized in National Voting Award
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) has recognized Agnes Scott College for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Agnes Scott College received the Champion Campus Award for the Overall Highest Registration Rate, reflecting its commitment to…
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Lumina Foundation: Georgia Women’s College Sheds the White Gloves, Grabs Diversity with Both Hands
At Agnes Scott, students find an inclusive environment in which to learn, allowing them to focus on their passions and achievements. The college’s innovative SUMMIT curriculum offers students a global and interdisciplinary education, blending travel, leadership development, and hands-on experiences. Agnes Scott’s diversity and focus on real-world applications have profoundly…
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Agnes Scott College’s Lydia Holland ’25 Named 2023 Grand Prize Winner of the Georgia Power Rising Star Student Scholarship
Lydia Holland ’25, a standout student and Film and Visual Media studies major planning to graduate in 2025, has been selected as a 2023 Business of Entertainment Georgia Power Rising Star Student Scholarship recipient. The scholarship is offered as a partnership between Georgia Power and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Each…
