Tuesday, June 30, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Ten)

Reason Number Ten:

10. WOMEN’S COLLEGE FACULTY AND STAFF WRITE MORE EFFECTIVE REFERENCES.

Because there’s greater interaction between students and faculty/staff at women’s colleges, the references students get when they’re applying to graduate school or for a first job are more personal and can speak to the students’ strengths and qualifications more effectively.*

Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Monday, June 29, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Nine)

Reason Number Nine:

9. WOMEN’S COLLEGE GRADUATES LEARN HOW TO BE BETTER LEADERS.


Women’s colleges receive higher effectiveness ratings than all other colleges and universities for helping students learn to be leaders.*


Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Friday, June 26, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Eight)

Reason Number Eight:

8. WOMEN’S COLLEGE GRADUATES BENEFIT MORE FROM THEIR COLLEGE NETWORK.


When it comes to landing that first job or getting into graduate school, women’s college graduates find that their college network (alumnae, faculty, and friends) plays a greater role than those at public universities.*


Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Seven)

Reason Number Seven:

7. WOMEN’S COLLEGES ARE BETTER AT BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND INITIATIVE.


That’s what more than 90% of women’s college alumnae report, compared with 32% of women graduates of public universities.*


Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Six)

Reason Number Six:

6. WOMEN’S COLLEGE GRADUATES SAY THE FINANCIAL INVESTMENT WAS WORTH IT.

The vast majority (90%) believes the financial investment in their education was worthwhile and that the intellectual and personal capacities they gained continue to be extremely important.*

Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.


Monday, June 22, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Five)

Reason Number Five:

5. WOMEN’S COLLEGES INSPIRE STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION.

Graduates of women’s colleges are more likely to complete a graduate degree than female graduates of coed liberal arts colleges and public universities.*

Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Friday, June 19, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Four)

Reason Number Four:

4. WOMEN’S COLLEGE GRADUATES SAY THEY’RE BETTER PREPARED FOR THEIR FIRST JOB.

Women’s colleges receive higher ratings than all other colleges and universities for helping students be prepared for their first job.*

Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Three)

Reason Number Three:

3. STUDENTS AT WOMEN’S COLLEGES PRACTICE WHAT THEY LEARN IN INTERNSHIPS.


Women’s college alumnae were more likely than public university graduates to have taken part in college-sponsored internships: 63% vs. 49%. With increasing frequency, employers and students see internships as entrées into jobs.*


Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College (Reason Number Two)

Reason Number Two:

2. WOMEN’S COLLEGES ARE BETTER AT HELPING STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO LEARN.


Women’s colleges receive higher effectiveness ratings than all other colleges and universities for helping students develop the ability to learn new skills.*


Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Monday, June 15, 2015

12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s College

Reason Number One:

1. MORE WOMEN’S COLLEGE STUDENTS GRADUATE ON TIME.

They were more likely to have graduated in four years or less than women who attended coed liberal arts colleges and public universities.*


Continue reading 12 Reasons to Attend a Women’s University here.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Queen of Diamonds

On a new "Explore Columbia" playing card pack, Stephens College is Queen of Diamonds. Congratulations! How Cool!

Monday, June 8, 2015

Why This Math Major Decided to Attend a Women's College


Meet Megan Amanatides, ’15 a budding meteorologist and learn why she decided to attend a women’s college as a math major.

Congratulations Megan on graduating from Meredith College! And best wishes as you continue your education (going for your masters in atmospheric sciences and geographic information systems). Also congratulation on being awarded a full-ride scholarship to do so!

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Women’s College Student Writes and Directs Film, Receiving Audience Choice Award

Meet Carmelle Danneman, a student at Stern College for Women in NYC. Her dream, “I hope to pursue a film career, creating movies that make a difference in the world and impact audiences around the globe.” Below is a short clip of her award-winning film, “Send in the Clowns.”

Learn more about Carmelle and her story here and here. Learn more about Stern College here.

Congratulations Carmelle!!!

Monday, June 1, 2015

Friday, May 29, 2015

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!

Get Your Girl Power On! Might a Women's College Be Right for You?

Thursday, May 28, 2015

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.



Tuesday, May 26, 2015

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


Monday, May 25, 2015

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!

Friday, May 22, 2015

$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.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

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.

Monday, May 18, 2015

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.

Continue reading here!

Visit the website of Wellesley College here.

Congratulations!!!! And Best Wishes!

Friday, May 15, 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.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

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.

Monday, May 11, 2015

Friday, May 8, 2015

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!



Thursday, May 7, 2015

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.








Monday, May 4, 2015

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!

Friday, May 1, 2015

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!

Thursday, April 30, 2015

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!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Monday, April 27, 2015

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.

Friday, April 24, 2015

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!