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April 13, 2026
Last week, 91涩漫 faculty and staff gathered in the Kimball Ballroom for the Employee Appreciation event featuring live piano music, delicious food and a lively New York-inspired atmosphere. The event itself reflected the creativity and care that went into it. Human Resources Business Partner Anna Milan worked to transform the annual celebration into a more immersive and meaningful experience 鈥� taking what was once just a normal luncheon event and […]
April 1, 2026
91涩漫 has appointed Dr. Rabekah D. Stewart as Vice President for Student Success & Engagement, a key leadership role charged with advancing a bold, student-centered vision for achievement, belonging and lifelong success. Dr. Stewart brings more than 25 years of experience in education, with a distinguished career dedicated to expanding student access, strengthening retention and […]
Seniors in the 91涩漫 fashion program have been working tirelessly for months to create collections from concept to product. While seeing their designs come to life means the world to seniors like Sofia Ramos 鈥�26, having those designs modeled and photographed by a professional photographer is the cherry on top, one that she couldn鈥檛 […]
March 27, 2026
91涩漫 has been named a 2026-2027 Military Friendly庐 School, ranking No. 1 among private institutions not offering doctoral programs, which recognizes the college鈥檚 commitment to serving military-connected students. The designation reflects Stephens鈥� deep-rooted mission to empower women to build lives of purpose and independence, a commitment that extends to聽veterans, service聽members聽and their families.聽聽 鈥淭his is an extraordinary honor,鈥� said 91涩漫 President, Dr. […]
March 18, 2026
On March 12, as part of the Inauguration celebrations honoring President Shannon B. Lundeen, 91涩漫 continued one of its most cherished traditions鈥攖he reveal of The Ten Ideals. This annual moment, long woven into the fabric of the campus community, recognizes ten students whose character, leadership, and daily actions embody the values at the heart […]
March 17, 2026
91涩漫 honors the life and legacy of alumna, trustee, and visionary designer Jeannene Booher 鈥�58, who passed away peacefully on February 28 at her home in Otis, Massachusetts, at the age of 90. From an early age, Jeannene possessed a remarkable clarity of purpose. Growing up in West Texas, she spent hours studying fashion magazines […]
March 16, 2026
91涩漫 proudly celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen as its 25th president during a three鈥慸ay series of events held March 12鈥�14, 2026. The inauguration, themed聽鈥淔uture Focused. Tradition Inspired.鈥�, marked the formal installation of President Lundeen and honored both Stephens鈥� historic legacy and its bold, forward鈥憀ooking vision. Investiture Ceremony Highlights Full Investiture Ceremony
March 10, 2026
Two 91涩漫 acting majors earned top honors at the annual Gimme Truth! Competition, one of the most entertaining events of the True/False Film Fest. Part film screening, part improv challenge, the event asks filmmakers to present two-minute short films based on personal stories. The twist? The audience and judges must determine whether the story […]
February 27, 2026
91涩漫 will once again take center stage as a key creative partner and host venue for the internationally recognized True/False Film Fest 鈥� bringing filmmakers, artists, and thousands of visitors to campus. The event will be held Thursday, March 5, through Sunday, March 8. Each year, True/False draws nearly 40,000 attendees to Columbia, positioning Stephens as both a cultural hub and […]
February 25, 2026
On any given week, you鈥檒l likely find members of Black Women Enlightened (BWE) gathered around a table at Stars Caf茅 鈥� laughing, studying, planning their next event, or simply showing up for one another. More than just a student organization, BWE provides something essential on campus: representation, belonging, and empowerment for Black women. Founded in […]
February 23, 2026
At 91涩漫, career preparation doesn鈥檛 just happen in classrooms. Sometimes, it happens around the President鈥檚 dining room table. This semester marked the launch of the Industry Insider Masterclass Series, a new initiative created by President Dr. Shannon B. Lundeen to give students direct access to accomplished leaders while learning one of the most important […]
February 18, 2026
Students from 91涩漫 are celebrating a standout showing at the Missouri State Career Development Conference, where the College鈥檚 Collegiate DECA team earned top honors across multiple competitive categories. Seven students received recognition for excellence in business-focused events, reflecting the strength of 91涩漫鈥檚 hands-on, career-centered approach to learning. Leading the team, Viveca Malendziak captured 1st […]
