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Faculty Friday Spotlight: July 2023
Four Faculty Members Win National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Professors of Philosophy Harald Thorsrud and Lara Denis, Professor of Physics Carlee Bishop and Professor of Mathematics James Wiseman received a NEH Connections Grant for “Exploring the Ethics of the Digital Transformation.” The one-year project seeks to plan a new…
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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 COLLEGE RESPONSE TO THE SUPREME COURT DECISION ON RACE-CONSCIOUS ADMISSION
As an institution committed to anti-racism and to embracing differences and empowering students who come from diverse backgrounds, Agnes Scott College will continue to move forward with the same values and policies that have shaped and influenced our inclusive community. It has been proven over the course of our 134-year history that diversity among…
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Agnes Scott Receives Grant from NASA to Empower More Women in STEM
NASA has awarded Agnes Scott College a $744,191 grant to continue its work in increasing the number of women STEM graduates and supporting them in finding homes in science-centered careers. Agnes Scott is one of seven women’s colleges to be awarded money as a part of $5 million in grant…
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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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Agnes Scott College Announces Development of New Physician Assistant Program
DECATUR, Ga.—Agnes Scott College is developing a physician assistant program and announces the appointment of LeAnne Martinelli, DHSc, RPh, PA-C, as program director and professor of physician assistant studies. Dr. Martinelli is president-elect of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA). Previously, she served as a clinical associate professor and…
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Commencement Weekend 2023 in Photos
Speaker Wonya Lucas receiving her hood and honorary Agnes Scott College diploma on the graduation stage. An Agnes Scott graduating senior singing in the choir dressed in their regalia. Three Agnes Scott Seniors smiling in their graduation regalia. A graduating senior shaking the hand of President Zak on the graduation…
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Three Agnes Scott Seniors Earn Fulbright Scholarships
Three Agnes Scott College students have been selected as Fulbright Finalists. Sukainah Abid-Kons ’23, MJ Jones ’23 and Karen Seaver ’23 have each been offered a grant and await the finalization of their terms of award as determined by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. What connects the different majors of…
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Agnes Scott College Celebrates the Class of 2023 with President and CEO of Hallmark Media Wonya Lucas
The College also announces its student commencement speaker DECATUR, Ga.—Wonya Lucas, president and CEO of Hallmark Media, will deliver the Commencement address at Agnes Scott College’s 2023 Commencement on May 13, the college announced last week. “We congratulate the class of 2023 for their achievements and look forward to watching…
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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…