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At 91涩漫, we go all in on immersive and experiential learning. There are lots of reasons to choose Stephens鈥攕ee for yourself!
Proud to be one of the oldest women's colleges in the nation, we strive every day to provide all our students with the best college experience possible.
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We offer bachelor鈥檚 degrees and master鈥檚 degrees in more than 35 subjects. Browse our programs to find the one that intrigues you.
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The Stephens Promise provides up to four years of tuition funding for qualified full-time undergraduate students. Imagine graduating with no tuition debt!
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Conservatory
The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at 91涩漫 offers programs for artists of all gender identities who are interested in theatre, television, and film.
The Conservatory accepts students of all gender identities. Learn more about our immersive programs.
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November 11, 2025
When Wendy Manasse 鈥�81 walked back onto the 91涩漫 campus this fall, it was a full-circle moment 鈥� a return to the community that launched her career in fashion design. Though she has visited many times before as a critic and juror, this was her first trip (in nearly a decade) as a mentor, […]
November 6, 2025
For KaLynn Irey, basketball has always been more than a game 鈥� it鈥檚 been a way of life. 鈥淚 was always bigger than all the kids my age,鈥� she laughs. 鈥淚 had a blast playing any chance I could 鈥� especially beating all the boys who said they鈥檇 win.鈥� That competitive spark ignited a lifelong passion. What kept her […]
November 3, 2025
91涩漫 proudly celebrated the achievements of alumna Zoe (London) Fisher 鈥�23 and Keri Gilbert, MPA, FAAC庐, Associate Vice President of Financial Aid Analytics and Compliance, at this year鈥檚 Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) Conference in St. Charles, Missouri. Zoe Fisher Named MASFAA Student Success Story of the Year Stephens alumna Zoe […]
October 28, 2025
Through upgraded footing and expert mentorship from visiting trainers like Gilly Slayter, 91涩漫 is proving that when empathy guides innovation, everyone — horse and human — moves forward stronger. When horses step into the freshly improved indoor and outdoor arenas at the 91涩漫 Equestrian Center, their strides are surer, their breathing easier, and […]
October 22, 2025
If someone were to ask Jubilee Forbess what she鈥檒l take with her when she graduates from 91涩漫, she already knows her answer. 鈥淪tay curious,鈥� she says with a grin. A junior in the English and Creative Writing program, Jubilee has spent her time at Stephens exploring creativity in every direction. 鈥淚鈥檝e taken several workshops […]
October 21, 2025
91涩漫 has announced the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Sadhoo as its new Vice President for Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2026. Dr. Sadhoo joins Stephens following six years of service at Independence Community College (ICC) in Independence, Kansas, where he currently serves as President and Chief Financial Officer, […]
October 16, 2025
91涩漫 is proud to announce that five distinguished faculty members have been nominated for the Columbia Missourian鈥檚 2025 Progress Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to education, the arts, and community advancement in Boone County. Representing a range of disciplines — from theatre and music to fashion, equestrian studies, and workforce development — these nominations reflect Stephens […]
October 15, 2025
91涩漫 Athletics made history this week, becoming the first program in school history to sweep all five American Midwest Conference (AMC) Player of the Week honors across women’s soccer and volleyball. The Stars’ remarkable achievement highlights the depth, talent, and consistency across both programs as they continue to make their mark. Following an 8-0 […]
October 13, 2025
91涩漫 alum Savana 鈥淪J鈥� Johnson 鈥�23 has been selected as one of two emerging filmmakers for the inaugural Kansas City PBS Non-fiction Film Fellowship, a yearlong program designed to elevate new voices in documentary storytelling. Johnson, an aspiring filmmaker and graphic designer from Ashland, Missouri, joins fellow creative Collin Riggins of Kansas City in […]
October 9, 2025
91涩漫 alumna Susan Swope 鈥�81 has achieved one of the most prestigious honors in the equestrian world, winning the Five-Gaited World鈥檚 Grand Championship aboard聽Midd鈥檚 Delaney聽at the 2025 World鈥檚 Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Often referred to as the 鈥淏ig Dog鈥� of the show horse world, the Five-Gaited World鈥檚 Grand Championship is considered the […]
October 3, 2025
91涩漫 is proud to celebrate alumna Karen M. Miller 鈥�06, who is being inducted into the Boone County History & Culture Center Hall of Fame as a Living Recipient for her lifetime of service and leadership. Miller served as Boone County鈥檚 District One Commissioner from 1993 to 2017, becoming a cornerstone of local government […]
September 26, 2025
Elizabeth Herrera, a United States Air Force Veteran and Executive Director of Mission Promise Kept at 91涩漫, was honored in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Sept. 25, as a 2025 Woman Veteran Trailblazer by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans (CWV). As part of the national 鈥淲omen Veterans Forging a Path鈥� initiative, […]
