Three Sisters From Cranford, NJ Call This Women’s College Home

Read their story and learn which women’s college they are attending here.

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Meet The Women Golf Trailblazer

If you're into golf, you'll enjoy this Pittsburgh Magazine article, "On Par with Arnie, She is America's 'Queen of Golf' - The world of golf may have been slow to embrace women, but Sewickley amateur Carol Semple Thompson always has found her way into the club."

Hall of Fame golfer Carol Semple Thompson often referred to as the “Queen of Golf” is a women’s college alumna from Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. From the class of 1970 she became one of the all-time greats! Her amazing career with many career highlights spanned more than 40 years."

Article highlights:

"Thus launched the career of one of the greatest American women golfers in the annals of the game. Never mind that the Sewickley native remained an amateur throughout her life, or that she never achieved the name recognition or prize money of such pros as Annika Sörenstam and Nancy Lopez. Her ruthless competitive drive and 43-year string of amateur, national and international wins place her among the greats.

For starters, Semple Thompson and Arnold Palmer are the only two golfers from western Pennsylvania in the World Golf Hall of Fame. She also is one of five players in history to win three different U.S. Golf Association titles — an achievement she shares with Jack Nicklaus, JoAnne Gunderson Carner, Tiger Woods and Palmer. And she has played in more USGA championships than any person — woman or man — in history."

Continue reading here.

An amazing and impressive trailblazer and also a graduate of a women's college . . . coincidence? I think not!

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Women's College Tradition: Hoop Rolling

One of a kind tradition at this women's college: Wellesley College. I LOVE this tradition. Looks like so much FUN!!

Traditional Schedule of Events (From Wellesley's Website)

Little Sisters (underclasswomen) camp out the night before the event to hold a spot for their Big Sisters (upperclasswomen) on Tupelo Lane.

Hoops are passed down to seniors or provided by Cafe Hoop—and then are decorated.

Come morning, the seniors arrive—dressed for success in their Commencement gowns and class colors.

At a signal, the seniors race down the lane, pushing their hoops with a wooden stick.

Back in the day, it was proclaimed that whoever won the Hoop Roll would be the first to get married. In the status-seeking 1980s, she was the first to be CEO. Now we just say that the winner will be the first to achieve happiness and success, whatever that means to her.

The winner is carried away by her Wellesley Sisters...

...and has the honor of being thrown into Lake Waban.

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Women's College Quote

"What employers consider the most valuable preparation for long-term success in today’s economy is exactly the kind of broad, big-picture, and hands-on liberal learning that a Mount Holyoke education now provides.”— Mount Holyoke College 2015 Commencement keynote speaker Carol Geary Schneider ’67

This Women’s College 2015 Graduate Finds Passion in Poetry

From the article, Everyday People: Mount Holyoke graduate Tayllor Johnson finds passion in poetry:

When applying to college, Johnson said she was initially against attending a women's college. She became convinced that it would provide her an empowering environment to focus on her growth after speaking with a school representative.

"The school has taught me to live for my passions only and that the wants of others are second, that I need to put myself first."

Amazing women attend and graduate from women's colleges!

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Photo by Paola Nogueras '84

$80,000 College Scholarship for Her

Earlier this week, the College of Saint Mary surprised Marlene Djidjoho, a Mercy High student, with a $80,000 Marie Curie Scholarship to attend the CSM! YEA! And Congratulations Marlene!

The College of Saint Mary is a women's college located in Omaha, NE.

And Now Highlights from the Fashion Show

Moore College of Art & Design

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More Fashion Fun at Women's Colleges

This time at Philadelphia-based Moore College of Art & Design. I know you'll enjoy this video "Behind-the-Scenes // 2015 Moore Fashion Show."  

Preparation for Moore College of Art & Design’s highly anticipated spring Fashion Show is a year-long process that includes creating garments, critiques, fittings and much more. This video provides a behind-the-scenes look as students prepare for Fashion Show 2015: An Evening at the Barnes, sponsored by Century 21 department store, along with a look at models getting into make-up for last year’s show.

How Impressive: Ten Wellesley Women Named Fulbright Scholars

A Wellesley education can take you around the world. Later this year, 10 Wellesley seniors and alumnae will be studying, researching, and teaching abroad with the help of grants from the Fulbright U.S. Exchange program.

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Visit the website of Wellesley College here.

Congratulations!!!! And Best Wishes!

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Class of 2015!

Fashion Design Sneak Peek at This Women’s College

The Noir fashion show is taking place tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, starting time 7:30 p.m. at St. Catherine University. Learn more here.

Student fashion shows are so much fun! Check out this very cute outfit!

The spring/summer collection “ZING” by Xee Vang brings an energetic color palette and prints to women’s sportswear. It consists of structural and fluid silhouettes that can be worn for a casual and fun occasion, to something formal for an event. ZING is inspired by high street fashions that mix and match a variety of bold colors and prints to just wearing minimal.

From the Design Collection of Xee Vang '15
Photo by Rhea Pappas Photography

Learn more about their Apparel Design, Fashion Merchandising or Interior Design programs.

New Tradition at This Women's College

This morning I saw a Facebook post from Mary Baldwin College (soon to be Mary Baldwin University) and wanted to share. What a GREAT new tradition and what a WONDERFUL class gift!!

President Pamela Fox begins a new tradition tomorrow evening: kicking off Commencement Weekend with a jaunty ringing of the new bell in front of the Administration Building — a gift from the Class of 2015. After the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, graduates will be invited to ring the bell as a celebration of their achievement.

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Spring Choir Show

Bennett College Choir . . . Enjoy!!!

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(Daisy Chain Sophomore Tradition)

Women’s College Alumna Thanks Her Alma Mater

Just had to share this post I saw on Facebook.

Written by Shauna Schmitt,‎ Proud Graduate of Cottey College

I know that Alumna don't usually do this but I thought that I needed to post this and thank my Cottey professors, mentors, sisters, P.E.O.s and many more. I truly never thought that I would have been successful after Cottey because I thought that my college experience was going to be Cottey and I was going to move on from Cottey and just study and get straight A's. But once I realized that I needed to use my Cottey power at my new university I never looked back. I started to think of Cottey as a trampoline that bounced me to here and I needed to make the most of my new experience and today I was honored the most prestigious award a University of Dubuque student could receive.

University Leadership Award - "This is the highest leadership honor awarded by the University, given annually to one college student. It is given to the student who has shown commitment beyond personal gain, served fellow students, encouraged and promoted positive actions in others, and demonstrated in his or her personal life the true spirit of the Mission of the University of Dubuque."

I wouldn't be the leader I am today without being able to call myself a Cottey girl. Thank you Cottey you're truly changing lives!

Student Art Work on Display

Love the wonderful student art work, don't you! Created by the amazing art students at the College of Saint Mary. Now on display at the college's gallery: Hillmer Art Gallery.

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Graduation Congratulations to These Women!

It's College Graduation Time! Starting us off is this women's college! Brenau University has a fantastic women's college. Read more about 2015 Commencement.

On May 1, 2015 Brenau University awarded 167 undergraduate diplomas on the graduating Women’s College students. 57 Bachelor of Science, 46 Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 40 Bachelor of Arts degrees. Remaining Women’s College diplomas this year were for studies in music, business administration and fine arts.

 

Might this women's college be right for you? Go ahead, schedule a campus visit!

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2015 Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society Inductees at This Women's College

Congratulations to Melat Assefa, Imani Graham, Michelle Jaldin, Sheena Johnpeter, Cindy Morales, Anna Roland and Asya Tucker! All students at Trinity University's College of Arts & Science and 2015 Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society inductees. How exciting!

Chalking Organic Chemistry Reactions Outdoors

How much fun is this I ask? Chalking organic chemistry reactions on the ground. The beautiful day in Northampton, MA yesterday prompted the impromptu fun at Smith College!

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Spring Dances

Congratulations to Cedar Crest College's Spring Dances production; "Spring Dances."

Women’s College Student Creates Cute and Informative Bee Video -- It's the Bee's Knees

For a senior project at Cottey College, Charlotte Kisling created this cute and informative video about bees. Cottey College offers both 2-year degree and 4-year degree programs! Buzz on over and check out the college.

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Did You Know that the Commissioner for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a Women’s College Alumna?

Yup! Chai Feldblum, an Ancient Studies major from Barnard College. Chai went on to earn a law degree from Harvard Law School. To learn more about Chai, visit her LinkedIn profile.

Learn more about Barnard College via the college Web site of Facebook page.

Women's colleges provide their students with numerious opportunities and the tools and resources for having a fantastic career . . . is this the kind of college opportunity you're looking for?

If it is, I encourage you to investigate colleges for women!

Spelman College’s Timeline

Spelman College in 1881 and today. Learn more about this historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia here.

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The Boston Marathon and the Wellesley College Scream Tunnel 2015

Wellesley College has a long history of supporting The Boston Marathon.

The big event was yesterday and the following Wellesley community members participated in the marathon:

• Lydia Han ’18, running for Natick Community Organic Farm
• Tara Gupta ’16
• Holly Shreckengast ’15
• Ildi Gaal ’14
• Dori Berman ’14
• Maggie McConnell ’14, running for The Autism Research Foundation
• Nicole Hatem ’14
• Amy Wolkin ’12
• Laura Stevens ’11
• Kate Spelman ’10, running for Dream Big!
• Becky Kimball, Director of Sport Performance and Fitness and Assistant Professor of the Practice, running for the Franklin Park Coalition

Congratulations to all!!!

And once again the Wellesley Scream Tunnel was F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! See for yourself via the video below.

Time-lapsed Video from a Live Construction Cam at this Women's College

How cool! This women's college, Trinity Washington University is having a new academic center built. Check it out via a time-lapsed video below.  The new building is opening the Fall of 2016! Trinity Washington University is located in Washington, DC. Check out their women's college; College of Arts & Sciences.

 

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Why I Chose to Attend a Women's College by Jaime Chak-mei Tung '06

Today, I'm sharing a FaceBook post from Mount Holyoke College referencing a 2006 graduate, Jaime Chak-mei Tung and her recent blog post, “Why I Chose to Attend a Women's College."

Alumna Jaime Chak-mei Tung '06 didn't plan on attending a women's college, but says Mount Holyoke "got" her in a way that other schools didn't. Once on campus, she learned: "Speak until you are heard. Use your intelligence. Be skeptical. Be inquisitive. Work hard. You can do better."

If you would like to read Jamie's blog post, Why I Chose to Attend a Women's College, click here.

I also penned two Huffington Post blog posts, sharing stories from high school students that you might enjoy:

• Why I Chose a Women's College

• Why First-Year STEM Girls Attend Women's Colleges

10 Reasons You Should Go To A Women's College, Because Girl Power Is A Real Thing

Check out Rebecca Deczynski’s new blog post, “10 Reasons You Should Go To A Women's College, Because Girl Power Is A Real Thing.”

A junior at Barnard College, majoring in English Language and Literature, Rebecca also is a Digital Editorial Intern at Nylon Magazine and a freelance writer. YEA!

With so many reasons to attend a women's college, I'm sure Rebecca had a hard time selecting only ten! And while I absolutely loved all of her reasons, my top three (from her list) are:

1. There’s less sexism in the classroom
2. Women are encouraged to excel in typically male-dominated fields
3. You come out with a huge network of successful women

To learn the other seven, continue reading here.

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The 2015 Fencing Junior World Champion Attends a Women's College

Meet the new fencing Junior World Champion . . .  Sara Taffel '17. Can you guess which women's college she attends?

Congratulations Sara!

Check Out This Women's College: Mount Saint Mary's University

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Meet a Computer Science Major and Tech Entrepreneur: Jada Hawkins ‘16

"Tech Entrepreneur Jada Hawkins ‘16 is a co-founder of Athena Digital Design, a Barnard-based agency that teaches students how to code (from HTML to Wordpress, and more!) and connects members with paid web design jobs. A computer science major, Jada is determined to help break the glass ceiling for women coders, and encourage the study of this valuable market skill. Passionate about female entrepreneurship, Hawkins is a program coordinator of Entrepreneurs-in-Training Camp at Barnard, as well as an Athena Scholar and a member of the Athena Center’s Student Advisory Board."

Harvard Business School Recruitment Program Targets Women’s Colleges

Just as Harvard Business School now is recruiting from women’s colleges for its MBA program, my prediction is that top employers also will be doing the same when it comes time to recruit new employees.  While top employers always have recruited from women's colleges, we're going to be seeing even more of this in the future. All the more reason to consider attending a women's college!

“One tactic the school is taking is the freshly-launched PEEK program, a new recruiting initiative that targets student leaders at women’s colleges across the country.  . . . “It’s the construct of a women’s college we’re finding intriguing,” Dee Leopold, Harvard’s head of MBA admissions and financial aid told the Wall Street Journal. Women’s college students “have been leaders on their campuses,” she said.”

Continue reading Harvard Business School Recruitment Program Targets Women’s Colleges here.

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Women’s Colleges Have the BEST Scholarships!

And yet ANOTHER reason to consider attending a women's college.

Brianna Hill is the recipient of a full college scholarship. How exciting! And Congratulations Brianna!!! You must be thrilled!

"Schuylkill Valley senior, Brianna Hill, has recently been announced the winner of Cedar Crest College's Scholarship Competition. Hill competed against approximately 150 high school seniors. Contestants were tested on their general knowledge of English, math, science, and humanities in the hopes of winning a full scholarship to the College.

From Mohrsville, Pennsylvania, Hill is involved in performing arts, the literary magazine, Welfare of Animals Club, horseback riding, and TV Club. She plans to study Genetic Engineering at Cedar Crest College explain that "genetics is constantly changing the science community." The top ten students automatically win a partial scholarship to Cedar Crest and the winner is granted a full scholarship to the College."

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Women’s College Quote from a Mount Holyoke College Alumna

“Pound for pound, [women’s colleges] outproduce their peer institutions for women in some of the nongender traditional fields, as well as women who go on to graduate school in all kinds of fields…” — Kristen Renn ’86

From Gwen Moran's blog post:  Are Women’s-Only Colleges the Answer for Getting More Women in Top Jobs?  written for Fast Company.

Hoppy Easter!

Easter Greeting from Salem College!

Salem College is a liberal arts women's college in Winston-Salem, NC.

Founded in 1772

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Friday Fun!

Soon to be Women's College Alumna -- Julie Zeilinger: Writer and Activist

"Writer and activist Julie Zeilinger '15 is the founder and editor of the feminist blog The FBomb. Newsweek named her among "150 Women Who Shake the World" and she's one of the "eight most influential bloggers under 21" according to Women's Day Magazine. During her time at Barnard, Julie has published two books, A Little F’d Up: Why Feminism is Not a Dirty Word and College 101: A Girl's Guide to Freshman Year. Watch her share her journey as part of Barnard's Student Speak series."

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