News Archives
Stephens College’s Dani Kelley keeps on running
Columbia Missourian—May 06, 2013
Stephens College graduates fashion unique careers
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 05, 2013
Niche: Dan Schultz
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 05, 2013
From Readers: Stephens students honored in international fashion competition
Columbia Missourian—May 03, 2013
Chihuahua stars of Stephens College’s ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ up for adoption
Columbia Missourian—April 30, 2013
Dawn Wells visits Stephens College, talks about role as Mary Ann
Columbia Missourian—April 29, 2013
Film crew joins Dawn Wells on visit to Stephens College
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 29, 2013
Top Drawer: Stephens Employee Award Winners
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 27, 2013
Professor to retire after 45 years at Stephens College
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 24, 2013
Stephens launches latest literary journal
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 24, 2013
From Readers: Stephens environmental club raises recycling awareness with children on Earth Day
Columbia Missourian—April 24, 2013
From Readers: Stephens College faculty and employee award winners
Columbia Missourian—April 23, 2013
“The Collections” Student Fashion Show
Inside Columbia—April 22, 2013
Fashions Ready for Runway
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 19, 2013
Columbia College softball dominates in more ways than one
Columbia Missourian—April 17, 2013
From Readers: Stephens College’s Ten Ideals reveal identities at Honors Convocation
Columbia Missourian—April 16, 2013
Capstone exhibit showcases Stephens seniors’ talents
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 14, 2013
Niche: Stephens’ instructors Chris and Sara Fletcher
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 14, 2013
From Readers: Why do Writers Write? By Senior Grace Pittman
Columbia Missourian—April 13, 2013
Stephens exhibit traces life and times of fictitious socialite
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 07, 2013
Op-Ed: Innovation forces higher ed’s hand by Dr. Dianne Lynch
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 07, 2013
Niche: Stephanie Borklund
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 07, 2013
From Readers: Stephens to host senior film showcase
Columbia Missourian—March 28, 2013
From Readers: Stephens College Children’s School welcomes education majors into the classroom
Columbia Missourian—March 26, 2013
From Readers: Stephens students perform educational plays for Columbia Students
Columbia Missourian—March 21, 2013
Stephens Grad impresses in 'Carousel'
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 20, 2013
Stephens College launches educational theater partnership
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 20, 2013
Structure transitioned from school to hotel
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 17, 2013
Stephens College student wins second place in national throw design competition
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 17, 2013
Exhibits at Columbia’s colleges dare and delight
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 17, 2013
Go Getters featuring Stephens graduates
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 14, 2013
Event recap: Gimme Truth!
Vox—March 03, 2013
Niche: A Weekly Peek at an Area Artist – Laura Pintel
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 03, 2013
Stephens College jazz group takes New York
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 03, 2013
Stephens features women filmmakers
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 28, 2013
Stephens College hosts panel to discuss women in film
Columbia Missourian—February 27, 2013
Unique play explores how tech icon sowed the seeds of Apple's empire
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 17, 2013
See This: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
Vox—February 14, 2013
Theater pro helps aspiring actors hone skills
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 02, 2013
Visiting director Terry Berliner uses Hurricane Sandy for inspiration in Stephens College production
Vox—February 01, 2013
Theater director Terry Berliner visits Hickman drama students
Columbia Missourian—January 31, 2013
Profile on Robert Friedman
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 27, 2013
Stephens faculty get showcases of their own
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 21, 2013
A Missouri artist charts a course for self-discovery at Mapping Ephemera’ exhibit
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 20, 2013
Making dependent films
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 13, 2013
Stephens students relive 'Extreme Makeover' Joplin trip
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 14, 2012
Stephens Interior Design students see work on national television.
Stephens College hosts watch party for Joplin episode of 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
Columbia Missourian—January 14, 2012
A watch party will be held for the show featuring Stephens students and faculty.
Diversity celebration honors differences
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 12, 2012
Stephens College dancers performed during the Columbia Values Diversity celebration.
Joy in Joplin on Friday thanks to 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
St. Louis Post-Dispatch—January 11, 2012
Stephens students and faculty worked on the Joplin build in October.
'Stephens women — and a few good men' take center stage at graduation ceremony
Columbia Missourian—December 15, 2011
Stephens College holds its December Commencement ceremony.
Stephens College hosts festive parlor party with ‘A Dickens Victorian Christmas’
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 04, 2011
The event is an annual tradition at Stephens.
Stephens sparkles with holiday events
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 02, 2011
Stephens’ Pam Ellsworth-Smith directs students in a holiday concert and A Dickens Victorian Christmas.
Pianist earns the name ‘Mr. Eighty-Eight Keys’
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 30, 2011
Tom Andes teaches piano and co-directs the Velvetones at Stephens.
World AIDS Day speaker educates Stephens College about HIV
Columbia Missourian—November 30, 2011
The event was held in honor of World AIDS Day.
’Tis the season for romance in evergreen ‘She Loves Me’
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 27, 2011
The musical is being performed by the Playhouse Theatre Company.
Female photographers mine the beauty of everyday patterns in Stephens exhibit
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 20, 2011
“Calling Their Shots” runs through December and features the varied photography of five female artists.
Niche: A weekly peek at an area artist
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 13, 2011
William Helvey teaches drawing and painting classes at Stephens.
Stephens plans for classroom makeovers
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 10, 2011
The fundraising campaign will allow Stephens to transform outdated classrooms into more modern spaces.
Our Town
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 08, 2011
Stephens alumna Jen Terry works at Kill City.
Stephens students help with Joplin "Extreme Makeover"
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 29, 2011
Stephens students and faculty participated in the show’s largest build ever.
Stephens College holds Safe Trick-or-Treat event
Columbia Missourian—October 26, 2011
The annual event is hosted by Stephens’ chapter of Mortar Board, a national honor society for college seniors.
Stephens College fashion show tries to raise breast cancer awareness
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 02, 2011
Stephens fashion students display their work in downtown window displays.
Circus theme opens Citizen Jane Film Festival
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 01, 2011
The opening-night party for the fourth annual Citizen Jane Film Festival was a real circus.
Circus theme opens Citizen Jane Film Festival
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 30, 2011
The weekend-long film festival featured work by women filmmakers.
Upcoming Citizen Jane Film Festival has creative niche
Columbia Missourian—September 29, 2011
The theme for the fourth annual festival is "Cirque du Cinema."
4th Annual Citizen Jane Film Festival unfurls in Columbia, Mo., this weekend
St. Louis Post-Dispatch—September 26, 2011
The Citizen Jane Film Festival celebrates women directors.
Stephens College Fashion Circus
Vox—September 16, 2011
A video story about Stephens’ fashion exhibit.
Pianist, vocalist seems to appear everywhere
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 16, 2011
Cheryl Nichols is an instructor and the music coordinator for the School of Performing Arts at Stephens.
Stephens College circus fashion exhibit
Vox—September 08, 2011
The circus inspires Stephens College's new fashion exhibit
Stephens College convocation symbolizes "intellectual exploration" for upcoming year
Columbia Missourian—September 01, 2011
Barbara Oakley, an engineering professor at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., delivered the event's keynote address.
Coming attractions for this year’s Citizen Jane
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 21, 2011
The festival’s theme will be “Cirque du Cinema.”
Old-fashioned outfits are at home in the Stephens College Costume Museum
Vox—August 11, 2011
The collection has outfits dating from as early as the 1730s.
What is a 'real girl'? NYC middle-schoolers try to capture the answer on film
Columbia Missourian—July 28, 2011
Students experienced life on a college campus at the week-long filmmaking workshop.
New York schoolgirls visit Stephens College
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 26, 2011
Stephens partnered with Girls Prep to teach eight rising fifth- through seventh-graders about filming and editing.
Stephens College hosts program for young filmmakers
KOMU-TV—July 25, 2011
The camp exposed middle school girls from New York to college life in the Midwest.
Classes foster kids’ horse sense
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 15, 2011
The Stephens Summer Riding Program is a tradition.
Girls learn filmmaking at Citizen Jane camp
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 28, 2011
The academy aims to inspire young girls to express their unique vision of the world through the art of filmmaking.
Eric Greitens: "The Heart and the Fist"
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 24, 2011
An editorial by the Tribune's Hank Walters about a visit by Navy SEAL Eric Greitens.
Students Learn Horse Riding Skills
KOMU-TV—June 23, 2011
The annual Summer Riding Program teaches riders of all ages.
SEAL, author Eric Greitens to visit Stephens College
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 31, 2011
Event proceeds will benefit the College's scholarship fund and the President’s Home campaign.
Film explores rise and fall of St. Louis housing project
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 26, 2011
Stephens’ Chad Freidrichs co-wrote and directed “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth: An Urban History.”
Stephens Summer Theatre Institute begins Friday
Vox—May 19, 2011
Theatre students prep for the future using Columbia as showcase central.
Stephens Summer Theatre Institute students push themselves and chase daylight
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 15, 2011
STI is part of the three-year, two-summer B.F.A. program at Stephens.
Columnist Gail Collins speaks to Stephens grads
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 08, 2011
Many Stephens College graduates added flair to their mortarboards.
Stephens Summer Theatre Institute to present four productions
Columbia Missourian—May 08, 2011
The free shows will begin at the end of May.
Stephens College students create soap opera
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 29, 2011
Stephens students create mini soap opera.
Stephens designer premieres menswear at Pulse
Vox—April 18, 2011
Student's collection was lone non-women's line at annual fashion show.
Honoring alumnae
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 16, 2011
Alumnae receive honors at a Stephens College awards ceremony.
Stephens College will launch a new diversity coalition
KOMU-TV—April 12, 2011
Stephens College will launch a new diversity coalition.
Animal communicator visits Stephens College
Columbia Missourian—April 12, 2011
Joan Ranquet, an animal communicator, visited the Stephens College Equestrian department.
Disturbances prompt diversity effort at Stephens College
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 11, 2011
Stephens College President Dianne Lynch is launching a diversity initiative to promote civility on campus.
Stephens raises funds to fix home
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 08, 2011
Stephens will refurbish President’s Home to a livable condition.
Animal communicator visits Stephens College
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 07, 2011
An animal communicator shared her stories at her alma mater.
'Pet Psychic' alum visits Stephens College
KOMU-TV—April 07, 2011
Pet psychic Joan Ranquet visits Stephens College.
Hospital gets a dose of design
Vox—April 07, 2011
A Stephens senior takes a shot at reviving a Boonville medical facility's decor.
Friday: Stephens seniors share their films at picture show
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 07, 2011
Stephens seniors presented their projects at the Senior Film Showcase.
Animal communicator to speak at Stephens College
KRCG-TV 13—April 07, 2011
Stephens College alumna Joan Ranquet will speak about her work as an animal communicator.
An evening with an animal communicator
Vox—April 06, 2011
Animal communicator Joan Ranquet visits her alma mater, Stephens College.
Animal communicator visits Stephens College
Columbia Missourian—April 06, 2011
A world-renowned animal communicator visits Columbia.
Stephens College presents 2011 Senior Film Showcase
Columbia Missourian—April 05, 2011
The Stephens College Senior Film Showcase allows student filmmakers to present their projects to the Stephens and Columbia communities.
In Stitches
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 03, 2011
Stephens fashion majors prepare for the annual runway show.
Saved horse related to Secretariat
Columbia Missourian—March 24, 2011
Great-great-granddaughter of Secretariat comes to Stephens College workshop.
Mare's noble past inspires
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 24, 2011
Horse descended from Secretariat visits Stephens.
Fashion model talks shop at Stephens event
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 19, 2011
International fashion model Karlie Kloss spoke about her modeling experiences.
Stephens College to host ribbon cutting for renovated television studio
Columbia Missourian—March 16, 2011
Stephens will host a ribbon cutting for the renovated Patricia Barry Studio A television studio.
Fashion model to give talk at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 15, 2011
International fashion model Karlie Kloss will speak as part of Stephens’ Jury of Selection.
Gold medalist equestrian rider visits Stephens
KOMU-TV—March 13, 2011
Olympic gold medalist Melanie Smith taught a riding clinic at Stephens College.
Stephens Dance Company spring concert
Columbia Missourian—March 12, 2011
Stephens held its Annual Spring Concert with dance students performing choreography created by faculty and guest artists.
Stephens College guest artist brings art of contemporary African dance
Columbia Missourian—March 10, 2011
Guest artist Tawanda Chabikwa choreographed a contemporary dance piece representing political violence in Africa.
Author to discuss origins of clothing at Stephens College
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 27, 2011
Author Kelsey Timmerman will speak about his book “Where Am I Wearing?” at Stephens College.
Stephens students hit runway for Fashion Weekend
Vox—February 21, 2011
Designers take their ideas from the classroom to the catwalk.
Exhibit focuses on evolution of women in the workplace and what they wore
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 20, 2011
The Stephens College Historic Costume Gallery’s new exhibit, Ladder of Success, features fashions worn by working women.
Kids at Stephens College Children's School celebrate Valentine's Day
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 14, 2011
Students at the Stephens College Children's School celebrated Valentine's Day with cards, gifts, games, crafts and treats.
Stephens College aims to restore president's home
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 05, 2011
Stephens has launched a $400,000 “Home Again” campaign to fund the effort.
Student's Facebook page a hit
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 03, 2011
More than 187,00 users have joined Stephens student Jori Robinson's "Snowpocalypse" Facebook page.
Stephens College adds golf team
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 01, 2011
Stephens College will offer golf beginning this fall.
Cinematic storytellers gravitate to CAT to spin off films such as 'Zielinski,' 'Unravel'
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 23, 2011
Stephens instructor Chase Thompson and Ryan Walker debut the film "Zielinski" at the Slamdance Film Festival.
Stephens alum invited to blog for Huffington Post
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 02, 2011
Stephens alumna Hayley Griffith is a new blogger for the Huffington Post’s Style section.
Stephens staff exceeds weight-loss challenge goal
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 28, 2010
Stephens College will receive $1 million from an anonymous donor.
Stephens plans social media courses
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 27, 2010
Stephens will offer social media training with its graduate-level business degrees.
Healthier food options, exercise classes mark progress in Stephens College’s Health Challenge
Columbia Missourian—December 16, 2010
Stephens employees have already shed 180 of the 250 pounds needed to win the challenge.
Stephens College honors December graduates
Columbia Missourian—December 13, 2010
Stephens College conferred degrees upon 51 students.
Stephens College graduates celebrate relationships
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 12, 2010
Stephens College conferred degrees upon 45 graduates-a mix of master's and baccalaureae degree candidates.
Stephens College Losers Club brings staff closer
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 23, 2010
Stephens College faculty and staff are more than halfway through their goal of collectively shedding 250 pounds.
Clinton aide tells stories
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 18, 2010
Stephens alumna Mel French '58 shared stories about her time as chief of protocol at Stephens' Marshall Lecture Series.
Stephens College students raise money for The Hunger Project
Columbia Missourian—November 14, 2010
Five Stephens seniors transformed Stephens Lake Park into an interactive classroom about life in Africa.
Stephens exhibit revisits styles, stories of decades past
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 14, 2010
A variety of evening wear is on display at the Stephens College School of Design and Fashion’s exhibit “The Back-to-School Issue — A Collegiate Wardrobe.”
Local students raise money for hunger
KOMU-TV—November 14, 2010
Stephens seniors raise money for "The Hunger Project.”
Stephens lectures take a global slant
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 09, 2010
Stephens is launching a new lecture series aimed to spark interest in international affairs on campus.
The Helmet Heroes project--with creations by area artists--helps fund a new scholarship to aid vets
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 07, 2010
Stephens instructor Kate Gray created a piece titled “Family Warrior.”
Ripples on dark waters
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 17, 2010
Stephens actors plumb the depths of the average Joe in Arthur Miller's “All My Sons.”
Stephens Students shape recyclables for a chesty cause
KOMU-TV—October 15, 2010
Stephens students participate in the pink dress displays downtown for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Citizen Jane Premiere
KOMU-TV—October 15, 2010
The 2010 Citizen Jane Film Festival premiered Oct. 15 at Stephens College.
Producer Vachon pushes focus on film, not gender
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 14, 2010
Film producer Christine Vachon will host a workshop titled "Create, Liberate, Aggregate!!!" as part of the the Citizen Jane Film Festival.
2010 Citizen Jane Film Festival mixes community engagement, worldly cinema.
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 10, 2010
The festival highlights the work of women in film.
Dancing for a festival
Columbia Missourian—October 06, 2010
A multimedia slideshow from the first Columbia Dance Festival, which featured Stephens dance students.
Fashion show raises awareness of human trafficking
Columbia Missourian—September 26, 2010
A group’s fundraiser worked to stop human trafficking one dress at a time.
Stephens athletes play ball all year-round
Columbia Missourian—September 25, 2010
Several Stephens student-athletes participate in more than one sport.
Charity catwalk
Vox—September 23, 2010
Stephens student designers participate in Freedom By Fashion, sponsored by the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition.
Have your cake, and eat it, too
Columbia Missourian—September 17, 2010
The Stephens College Children's School celebrates 85 years.
85 and counting
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 17, 2010
The Stephens College Children's School celebrates its 85th birthday.
New effort puts spotlight on young girls
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 15, 2010
Big Brothers Big Sisters held a “friend-raiser” at Stephens College to help drum up interest in a new effort focused on adolescent girls.
A tale of two endings
Vox—September 09, 2010
Stephens College sophomore Morgan Shellenberg discusses fan fiction.
‘Today’ show to air story on Stephens College pet-friendly dorm
Columbia Missourian—September 07, 2010
A “Today” show crew visited campus in August.
Odd Couples
Vox—September 01, 2010
Lory Arnold, director of residential life at Stephens College, endorses roommate contracts.
Stephens brings art out into light
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 24, 2010
Philip Coleman is researching and cataloging the art collection at Stephens College.
College opens pet-friendly dorm
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 20, 2010
Searcy Hall, dubbed "Pet Central," is Stephens' pet-only residence hall.
Colleges facilitate freshman orientation
Columbia Missourian—August 19, 2010
Stephens College runs a four-day orientation program to prepare its freshmen.
Pet Central at Stephens College houses furry, feathered friends
Columbia Missourian—August 19, 2010
Stephens’ hall will offer doggie daycare and programs for students’ pets.
Stephens steps up to weigh
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 19, 2010
Challenge has $1 million prize.
Stephens to focus on ‘you’
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 19, 2010
College puts eye on recruitment.
Dianne Lynch
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 18, 2010
A Tribune editorial reflecting on President Lynch's first year in office.
‘Voice of God’ still going strong at 82
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 18, 2010
A Tribune column about Harry Morrison, a voice teacher at Stephens for 50 years.
President ready for year two
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 16, 2010
President Dianne Lynch brings national spotlight to Stephens.
Mentors to focus on girls
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 16, 2010
"Spotlight on Sisters" initiative will bring girls on campus.
Future bright for three thespians
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 19, 2010
May 2010 theatre grads Amber Hurd and Michael Richardson perform in the Lyceum Theatre's “My Fair Lady."
People on the Move
Columbia Business Times—July 10, 2010
Stephens welcomes Rick Enyard as human resources director.
Stephens stage events sizzle
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 27, 2010
Fresh theatre and dance talent spotlighted.
Stephens looks at traditions old and new
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 13, 2010
Stephens College is getting ready to implement a five-year strategic plan aimed to make the campus a better place to work and study.
Colleges extend the welcome Mat to students’ pets
New York Times—June 04, 2010
Stephens' “Pet Central” is a residence hall devoted entirely to students and their pets.
Stephens alum Lyah Beth LeFlore releases sixth book in "The Come Up" series
Vox—June 03, 2010
LeFlore brings reality to teen literature in Can't Hold Me Down.
People on the Move
Columbia Business Times—May 29, 2010
Pamela Shackelford, chair of the business and marketing department at Stephens College, has been elected to a one-year term on the board of directors for the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.
Stephens gets students rolling
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 29, 2010
Summer Film Institute allows students to experience production on an actual set alongside professional actors and filmmakers.
‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ leaves fine wake on the Stephens stage
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 16, 2010
Stephens' performing arts season came to a close with the operetta.
Stephens leader offers assurance
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 16, 2010
President Dianne Lynch’s commencement speech avoids formulas.
Stephens College graduates given 'hope, direction and reassurance' by school president
Columbia Missourian—May 16, 2010
President Dianne Lynch gives graduates advice on their next steps in life.
Stephens College graduates given 'hope, direction and reassurance' by school president
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 15, 2010
Stephens' graduating class selected President Lynch as its commencement speaker.
Photo Gallery: MU and Stephens College celebrate graduations
Columbia Missourian—May 15, 2010
Stephens College conferred 184 bachelor's degrees and 57 master's degrees in two separate graduation ceremonies on Saturday.
Beyond Runway
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 09, 2010
After ‘Project Runway,’ Stephens College alum and plus-size fashion designer Qristyl Frazier continues to make it work.
Dorm gives pets space at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 08, 2010
This fall, Searcy Hall will reopen as “Pet Central” and house all pets and their owners in a single residence hall.
Designing Women: Stephens Senior Showcase
Vox—April 29, 2010
Three Stephens graphic design seniors showcase their portfolios.
Stephens College Summer Theatre Institute immerses students on stage
Columbia Missourian—April 29, 2010
For the 39th year, from sunrise to sunset, first-year Stephens performing arts students will be immersed in the world of theater.
Qristyl Frazier named Plus Designer of the Year
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 29, 2010
Stephens College alum and former Project Runway contestant Qristyl Frazier was named Plus Designer of the Year.
Stephens chair keeps students on their toes
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 21, 2010
Carol Estey, chairwoman of the Department of Dance, was introduced to dance and the school where she teaches today at a young age.
Stephens College to hold memorial for former president
Columbia Missourian—April 15, 2010
Stephens College is honoring former president Patsy Sampson with a memorial service on Saturday.
Learning to Fly
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 11, 2010
Fashion majors spread their wings in annual Stephens show.
Stephens Senior Film Showcase: Director's Cut
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 09, 2010
Kerri Yost and Polina Malikin, two Stephens faculty members, share their thoughts on Stephens' senior filmmakers.
‘High-heeled leader’ sets work-life balance
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 09, 2010
Anne Deaton spoke as part of Stephens' "True Confessions" speaker series that spotlights successful professional female leaders in the community.
Stephens College students write Nixon about cutting education budget
Columbia Missourian—April 08, 2010
Students at Columbia and Stephens colleges plan to write letters to Gov. Jay Nixon Thursday protesting his proposed budget cuts, which would decrease state scholarship funding for private college and university students.
Stephens students fathom a world one frame at a time
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 08, 2010
To create their senior films, Stephens College students endured limitations — some structural, others self-imposed.
Anne Deaton speaks at "True Confessions of a High-Heeled Leader"
Columbia Missourian—April 08, 2010
The annual event features successful professional female leaders in the community.
Stephens athletics director a good sport
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 05, 2010
Deb Duren, the recipient of the annual WIN “Mentor of the Year” Award, is the athletic director at Stephens.
The Silent Sisterhood: Unveiling the complexities and challenges of domestic violence
Columbia Home & Lifestyle—April 01, 2010
Stephens’ Kate Berneking Kogut is quoted as the author of “Survival Dance,” an award-winning play about domestic violence.
Naughty or nice? Society keeps tabs
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 29, 2010
Secret Stephens club honors do-gooders.
Lamby’s ‘addiction’ feeds students’ dreams
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 26, 2010
Lamby Hedge is in her 11th year in the Stephens College Department of Theatre.
TRAMA Textiles weaves lives back together
Columbia Missourian—March 23, 2010
Stephens recently hosted Oralia Chopin and Amparo de Rubio of Guatemala.
Horsing Around
Vox—March 18, 2010
Stephens College Equestrian students and their horses have a symbiotic relationship.
Flashes of innovation
Vox—March 11, 2010
Three Stephens faculty are among Vox magazine’s picks for idea makers and innovators in Columbia.
Student life a focus of forum at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 11, 2010
Stephens College students gave President Dianne Lynch a sort of “honey-do” list yesterday, ranging from simple tasks such as putting hooks for purses in the bathrooms to more costly goals, including adding parking lots.
Author LeFlore returns to Stephens College to talk writing
Columbia Missourian—March 03, 2010
Being a "smart artist" was the subject of best-selling author and Stephens College alumna Lyah Beth LeFlore's lecture today at Stephens.
For Stephens College's Vespers, silence is golden
Columbia Missourian—March 02, 2010
The idea of sitting in silence without a cell phone is more or less a foreign concept to most American college students. That's the idea behind Vespers, also known as Stephens Unplugged.
Author and comedian, both Stephens alumnae, return for Black History Month
Columbia Missourian—February 25, 2010
Comedian Karith Foster and author Lyah Beth Leflore, alumnae of Stephens College, are returning to campus over the next week for events during Black History Month.
Stephens College alumni push women to get involved in government
Columbia Missourian—February 18, 2010
Three women in civic leadership roles spoke to a crowd of students and staff.
Graduation rites portend hotel crunch
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 12, 2010
MU, Stephens events are on the same weekend.
Circus Class
Columbia Missourian—February 07, 2010
Guest artist Randy Judkins teaches circus arts at Stephens College.
Not just buildings
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 03, 2010
The Stephens College Stables has been named one of this year's seven “most notable” properties in Columbia.
Children pour hearts into Valentine's Day cards for veterans
Columbia Missourian—February 03, 2010
"Valentines for Veterans" is a program that started in 2000, said Melissa Freeman, a preschool teacher at the children's school. An estimated 100 cards were made.
Stephens College to share MU Student Recreation Complex
Columbia Missourian—January 26, 2010
Stephens College students, faculty and staff are now allowed access to the MU rec complex.
Song and style
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 17, 2010
Stephens College exhibit draws inspiration from the stage
First Night festivities are celebrated throughout downtown Columbia
Columbia Missourian—January 01, 2010
Stephens College played host to First Night activities.
Stephens College exhibit showcases one family's historical dress collection
Columbia Missourian—December 13, 2009
The collection features 10 dresses and a set of dress coats.
Stephens College holds December commencement ceremony
Columbia Missourian—December 12, 2009
Forty students participated in the ceremony, which was the first for Stephens President Dianne Lynch.
Stephens students perform "A Victorian Christmas"
Columbia Missourian—December 09, 2009
Guests were entertained with songs and dances from Charles Dickens’ time.
Stephens' Grads Gotta Dance
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 06, 2009
The Stephens Dance Company troupe will present the Senior Dance Concert.
And you don't stop
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 03, 2009
Stars go, go, go in a rout of Eutectics.
Japanese dance students at Stephens College prepare for performance
Columbia Missourian—December 03, 2009
Guest artist shows Stephens students traditional Japanese dances.
Stephens president remembered for humor, historic restoration
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 25, 2009
Patsy Sampson, Stephens College’s first female president, passed away at the age of 77.
Horsewoman has Royal ride
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 22, 2009
Stephens student earns top honors at American Royal.
Stephens College freshman is ready for national cross country meet
Columbia Missourian—November 20, 2009
Stephens College freshman Gracie Boelsems holds nothing back
Stephens College play "The Dixie Swim Club" explores bond among aging women
Columbia Missourian—November 18, 2009
The student-run Warehouse Theatre Company showcases plays for women, by women and about women.
Stephens looking to continue climb
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 12, 2009
The Stephens College Stars are looking forward to a very successful season.
Class at Stephens takes global view
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 09, 2009
A Stephens College class has teamed up with a group of women weavers in Guatemala to help them sell their goods for a fair price in the United States.
Walk of the living dead
Columbia Missourian—October 31, 2009
Several Stephens students and faculty participated in the Columbia Access Television and Ragtag Cinema zombie walk.
Photo Gallery: Dianne Lynch inaugurated at Stephens College President
Columbia Missourian—October 30, 2009
Photos from the inauguration of Dianne Lynch.
Journalists discuss future of industry at Stephens College
Columbia Missourian—October 30, 2009
A keynote address was held at Stephens College titled "Democracy and the Uninformed Community" as a part of Dianne Lynch's inauguration as Stephens College's 24th president.
Stephens College inaugurates Dianne Lynch as 24th president
Columbia Missourian—October 30, 2009
Dianne Lynch takes over as 24th president of Stephens College
There's no place like home
Vox—October 29, 2009
Her signature red shoes bought Dianne Lynch over the rainbow and back to the Midwest to spread the word about Columbia's women's college.
Stephens College costume design provides insight into characters
Columbia Missourian—October 29, 2009
Stephens performs its version of "Ah, Wilderness!," Eugene O'Neill's 1933 coming-of-age play set in the Victorian era.
Stephens celebrates its new president
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 28, 2009
President Dianne Lynch's inauguration festivities start tonight with a Red Sock Hop.
Stephens College to inaugurate new president
Columbia Missourian—October 27, 2009
A Red Sock Hop tonight kicks off Stephens College's celebration of the inauguration of Dianne Lynch as its 24th president.
Stephens College hosts costume sale
Columbia Missourian—October 25, 2009
Costumes from past theatrical production were sold at Stephens College.
Olympian offers pointers
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 17, 2009
Olympic gold medalist Melanie Smith-Taylor visits Equestrian students at Stephens College.
People You Should Know: Dianne Lynch
Columbia Business Times—October 17, 2009
An interview with Stephens College President Dianne Lynch.
Women and Film
Vox—October 15, 2009
Stephens College Citizen Jane Film Festival brings the women working behind the cameras into focus.
Stephens College to host women's film fest
KRCG-TV 13—October 14, 2009
Stephens College to host Citizen Jane Film Festival.
See Jane Make Movies
Columbia Home & Lifestyle—October 13, 2009
Stephens College Citizen Jane Film Festival returns the weekend of Oct. 16.
Cinema without Walls
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 11, 2009
The Citizen Jane Film Festival shares stories told by women about all of us, everywhere.
'Ladies of the Alamo' to open Stephens theater season
Columbia Missourian—October 08, 2009
Stephens theatre production "Ladies at the Alamo" shows the brutal backstage side of the theatre.
Haute Wheels
Vox—October 08, 2009
Stephens student Lauren Gaska has created Belo's on Wheels Boutique.
New Stephens volleyball coach adapting to Columbia lifestyle
Columbia Missourian—October 07, 2009
New Stephens Volleyball Coach Shane McAfee finds Columbia different than old home of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Celebration of the Book chapter-by-chapter
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 06, 2009
This year's Celebration of the Book, hosted by The Missouri Center for the Book and Stephens College will be centered around the theme "History and Fiction: Dueling Narratives."
‘The Laramie Project’ turns visceral, personal on stage at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 04, 2009
Stephens College produces "The Laramie Project."
Anti-gay group returns to Columbia
KRCG-TV 13—October 02, 2009
The anti-gay group of Westbrook Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas will be protesting the Stephens College theatre performance of "The Laramie Project."
Return From Reality
Inside Columbia—October 01, 2009
Qristyl Frazier Brings "Project Runway" to Stephens College.
Historic Preservation Award Finalists
Inside Columbia—October 01, 2009
Stephens College's LRW is one of two finalists in the Columbia Chamber of Commerce's Historic Preservation Awards.
Anti-gay group plans return visit
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 01, 2009
Five months after sending congregants to Columbia to protest the city’s domestic partner registry, Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church is coming back to town tomorrow to picket at the Macklanburg Playhouse, which is hosting a play about a slain gay college student.
Stephens student takes 'The Laramie Project' to heart
Columbia Missourian—September 27, 2009
Matthew Shepard’s ugly death touched Kiely Schlesinger, a Stephens College student who directed her reaction to the stage.
Stories to be Told
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 27, 2009
With a challenging new season before them, Stephens students test their mettle on, off stage.
Stephens student takes 'The Laramie Project' to heart
Columbia Missourian—September 27, 2009
Stephens student Kiely Schlesinger is passionate about the production.
For Lynch, shoes a sign of dedication
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 23, 2009
Tribune columnist Bill Clark writes about the reason behind President Dianne Lynch's red shoes.
Citizen Jane Film Festival tempts with 'Lemon Tree'
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 13, 2009
The film 'Lemon Tree' was confirmed as part of this year's Citizen Jane Film Festival
Young runners adjust to Stephens
Columbia Missourian—September 12, 2009
Freshman cross country runners are getting used to new running schedules.
Stephens opens volleyball season against top-ranked Columbia College
Columbia Missourian—September 08, 2009
Stephens College fell to the Columbia College Cougars in its opening game.
People on the Move
Columbia Business Times—September 05, 2009
Six new full-time faculty have been hired at Stephens College.
Stephens ladies love Lynch
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 03, 2009
The new Stephens College President, Dianne Lynch, received a standing ovation at the annual opening convocation ceremony.
Project Runway contestant visits Stephens
Columbia Missourian—August 28, 2009
Qristyl Frazier '91 visits Stephens to watch the second episode of Project Ruway Season 6.
Energy of students returns to Stephens College
Columbia Missourian—August 24, 2009
Fall classes get underway at Stephens.
New president hopes to take Stephens College to next level
Columbia Missourian—August 20, 2009
New Stephens College President Dianne Lynch hopes to make Stephens one of the top women's colleges in the country.
Technological advancements increase human interaction in online classes
Columbia Missourian—August 06, 2009
Stephens expands upon its online course offerings.
Stephens president uses social media to connect with campus
Columbia Missourian—August 04, 2009
Stephens President Dianne Lynch maintains a blog titled "Amazing Women.
The Tribune's View: Stephens overpasses
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 24, 2009
Henry J. Waters III a Stephens trustee believes that the project to revitalize the Stephens overpasses has merit.
Stephens wants city’s help in upgrading bridges
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 21, 2009
Stephens College administrators are asking the city for help to repair or replace the pedestrian bridges over Broadway and College Avenue.
Stephens grad sews up spot on "Runway"
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 13, 2009
Qristyl Frazier '91, a fashion alumna, designs plus-size clothing for women in New York.
Lee principal joins Stephens faculty
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 11, 2009
Dr. Teresa VanDover to help create a new master’s degree program for future teachers.
Celebration
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 06, 2009
Stephens President Dianne Lynch is among the three new leaders in Columbia.
Dancers remember Jackson's influence
Columbia Missourian—June 27, 2009
The Stephens College Dance department remembers the performer Michael Jackson.
Bank president garners another top honor
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 26, 2009
Stephens alumna Teresa Maledy, president and CEO of Commerce Bank’s Central Missouri Region, received the 15th annual Athena Award.
New groove, enduring tune at Stephens College summer programs
Columbia Missourian—June 26, 2009
Stephens dance and theatre students confront new challenges.
Community meets new Stephens College president
KBIA 91.3 FM—June 26, 2009
President Dianne Lynch introduced to community at reception sponsored by Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
Stables equip fans to keep horses cool
Columbia Missourian—June 23, 2009
Stephens' Clay Stem comments about combating the summer heat at the stables.
Film depicts refugee life
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 20, 2009
Kerri Yost, Stephens' Digital Film and Media department chair, is featured about her most recent film.
Stephens College faces changes from the top
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 14, 2009
New leader confident of women’s emphasis.
Lynch settles in at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 12, 2009
New president starts out living in a campus dorm.
Fight club
Vox—June 10, 2009
Students perfect the art of stage combat at Stephens College.
Setting the scene
Columbia Missourian—June 05, 2009
The Summer Theatre Institute will perform "Jerks and Freaks" on Friday.
Stephens College’s “Jerks and Freaks” takes risks for education
Columbia Missourian—June 05, 2009
“Jerks and Freaks,” a collection of completely original works by students, is the second of four Summer Theatre Institute shows.
New Stephens College president begins work
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 03, 2009
Dr. Dianne Lynch took office on Tuesday.
Curiosity guides Dianne Lynch, Stephens College's new leader
Columbia Missourian—June 03, 2009
Dianne Lynch, Ph.D., began her presidency on June 2.
Runway Ready
Columbia Home & Lifestyle—June 01, 2009
Stephens College has produced the Annual Student Designer Fashion Show for the last 45 years.
Off, Off Broadway's Hot Spots
Inside Columbia—June 01, 2009
Stephens' Okoboji Summer Theatre is selected as a "Little Trip" hot spot.
The New Susie
Inside Columbia—June 01, 2009
New Stephens College President Checks In
Libby reflects on tenure as Stephens president
Columbia Missourian—May 29, 2009
Stephens President Wendy Libby is set to depart for Stetson University in Florida.
Theatre Institute offers free summer shows
Columbia Missourian—May 14, 2009
Stephens College presents four free plays during its annual Summer Theatre Institute.
Laura Clothier’s Fashion Line “Oh la la”
Columbia Missourian—May 13, 2009
Stephens College Senior Laura Clothier designed a clothing line inspired by the West Coast.
Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
KBIA 91.3 FM—May 13, 2009
An audio feature on the production of "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?"
Stephens leader oversees her last commencement
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 10, 2009
More than 170 graduates received their bachelor's and master's degrees during the May commencement ceremonies.
Facebook takes narcissism to new level
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 10, 2009
An editorial by Stephens student Rachel Gaynes about the social media tool Facebook.
Photo Gallery: Stephens and Columbia college graduations
Columbia Missourian—May 09, 2009
More than 170 graduates received their degrees at Stephens College.
Wendy Libby: Her last hurrah
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 09, 2009
An editorial by Tribune publisher and Stephens College trustee Henry J. Waters III.
Interview with Dianne Lynch, Ph.D.
KFRU 1400 AM—May 09, 2009
An interview with incoming Stephens College President Dianne Lynch was aired on “The Woman Show.”
Columbia, Stephens colleges to hold graduations Saturday
Columbia Missourian—May 08, 2009
Two commencement ceremonies were held at Stephens, with more than 170 graduates participating.
Area Roundup: College Softball
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 02, 2009
The Stephens Softball team won its first game of the AMC Softball Tournament.
Stephens shortstop plays on despite injury
Columbia Missourian—April 30, 2009
Stephens softball player Haley Caldwell has played the entire season with a torn ACL, which she suffered while playing basketball in October.
April 30, 2009
Children at Stephens learn to help the planet
Columbia Missourian—April 27, 2009
Stephens College Children’s School is introducing a new event called Community Clean-- Up day.
WEEK IN REVIEW:Stephens selects new president to replace Libby
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 25, 2009
Dianne Lynch, dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in New York, has been tapped to be the next president of Stephens College.
Lynch likes personal touch: New Stephens chief plans to write blog.
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 24, 2009
Incoming Stephens President Dianne Lynch wants to keep in touch with students and the community via a Web log.
New Stephens College President Says She Has Dream Job
KBIA 91.3 FM—April 23, 2009
The new president of Stephens College, Dianne Lynch, says it is her dream to be the president of a women's college.
The Tribune's View
Dianne Lynch
New Stephens president
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 23, 2009
Dianne Lynch has been selected to replace President Wendy B. Libby.
New Stephens College president happy to come to mid-Mo.
KRCG-TV 13—April 23, 2009
Dianne Lynch, the 24th president of Stephens College, is excited to get to work.
Stephens College appoints new president
KRCG-TV 13—April 22, 2009
Stephens College has named a new president, Dianne Lynch.
Stephens recycling a big hit
Students gather most per capita.
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 22, 2009
Stephens College students recycled nearly 41 pounds of paper per student during a 10-week period this year, snagging the school a first-place award in the national RecycleMania contest.
Stephens selects new president to replace Libby
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 21, 2009
Dianne Lynch, dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in New York, has been tapped to be the next president of Stephens College.
Stephens College names Ithaca dean Dianne Lynch its next president
Columbia Missourian—April 21, 2009
Dianne Lynch has been named to replace Wendy Libby, Stephens president since 2003.
Stephens College Names New President
KBIA 91.3 FM—April 21, 2009
Stephens College is holding a private meet-and-greet with faculty students and staff this morning for its newly announced next president, Dianne Lynch.
Stephens College Names New President
Dianne Lynch will take over for Wendy Libby.
KMIZ-TV—April 21, 2009
Dianne Lynch has been named the next president of Stephens College.
Stephens College chooses new president
KRCG-TV 13—April 21, 2009
An Ithaca College communications dean is headed to Columbia, Missouri as Stephens College's next president.
Students participate in National Day of Silence
Columbia Missourian—April 17, 2009
Students from MU and Stephens College participated in the National Day of Silence.
A night of style
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 17, 2009
Check out tomorrow's fashion show at Stephens College.
Off the Clock
KBIA 91.3 FM—April 17, 2009
Stephens College celebrates knitting in history with "Get Looped!”
Stephens College president receives education award
Columbia Missourian—April 16, 2009
Wendy Libby, the outgoing president of Stephens College, has received an award that identifies her as a distinguished leader in the academic community.
TRIB TALK
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 14, 2009
Jim Robertson, managing editor of the Columbia Tribune says that Columbia will miss President Wendy Libby.
Songwriter Steve Means to perform at Stephens
Columbia Missourian—April 11, 2009
Triple-threat songwriter, musician and performer Steve Means will perform at Stephens College.
Theater bug proves incurable for costume designer
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 10, 2009
Patti Doyle’s designs and costumes have dazzled theatergoers in our town for 40 years, and now, after half a century in the theater, she’s retiring.
PULSE SHOTS: Sweet Susie Soiree
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 04, 2009
The Stephens College Columbia Alumnae Club held its third annual Sweet Susie Soiree.
Senior film students showcase final projects
Vox—April 02, 2009
At the Stephens Senior Film Showcase, films will show on the big screen for the first time in front of friends, family and a professional jury.
Libby got Stephens back in the saddle
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 01, 2009
When Wendy Libby became president of Stephens College in 2003, she immediately stopped the sale of school property and announced that Stephens would build on its historical strengths, including the equestrian program.
TOP DRAWER
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 28, 2009
Several Stephens faculty have earned tenure.
Looking good for a cause
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 16, 2009
The Model Citizen Fashion Show included student designers from Stephens College.
Team, family help Stephens swimmer deal with mother's cancer
Columbia Missourian—March 14, 2009
Stephens swim teammates help swimmer deal with mother’s cancer.
Stephens' 'Fuddy Meers' explores challenges of communication
Columbia Missourian—March 13, 2009
A quirky new play at Stephens College, "Fuddy Meers," showcases characters challenged by trying to communicate clearly.
Laura Clothier talks ahead of Model Citizen Fashion Show
Columbia Missourian—March 13, 2009
Stephens College senior Laura Clothier discusses her clothing line that will be featured in the Model Citizen Fashion Show.
AMC honors women’s basketball players
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 11, 2009
Several Stephens players have received AMC honors.
Columbia College, Stephens players gather awards
Columbia Missourian—March 10, 2009
Several Stephens basketball players have been named to the All-American Midwest Conference team.
Exhibit keeps visitors in the loop
Columbia Missourian—March 09, 2009
"Get Looped! 150 Years of Women's History Through Knits and Crochet" is on display in the Historic Costume Gallery through May 10.
Stephens gallery post passed to new director
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 08, 2009
Dan Scott takes over for Robert Friedman.
Stephens swimmers see nationals as more than competition
Columbia Missourian—March 07, 2009
The NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championships were held in St. Peters, Mo.
Stephens swimmers visualize success
Columbia Missourian—March 03, 2009
The team is competing in the 2009 NAIA Swimming and Diving National Championships.
Stephens falls in AMC women's basketball tournament
Columbia Missourian—March 02, 2009
The Stephens women's basketball team lost in the first round of the American Midwest Conference.
Kerri Shanks made a late decision to play basketball at Stephens College
Columbia Missourian—March 01, 2009
She has played two years for Stephens.
Underclassmen lift Stars to victory
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 01, 2009
The Stephens College basketball team claimed its first ever American Midwest Conference victory.
Stephens basketball wins first American Midwest Conference game
Columbia Missourian—February 28, 2009
The Stephens College basketball team finally adds a win to their conference record.
Grandma's apron has story to tell
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 25, 2009
Umbra Duffy and Julia Helvey will share their collection of aprons in the Davis Art Gallery’s “The Ties That Bind Us” exhibit.
Stephens student theater to perform 'Moonlight and Valentino'
Columbia Missourian—February 24, 2009
Stephens College debuts “Moonlight and Valentino,” featuring a group of women and a painter named Valentino.
Stars show progress in defeat
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 20, 2009
The Stephens College basketball team loses its sixth straight game.
Coach brings alternative outlook to Stephens
Columbia Missourian—February 18, 2009
Laura Wacker uses metaphysic principles in her coaching methods with the Stephens College swim team.
Gallery offers up nostalgic journey
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 15, 2009
The Davis Art Gallery shows “The Ties that Bind Us,” featuring aprons from 1920 to present.
Student creates elegant scenery for 'Anastasia'
Columbia Missourian—February 14, 2009
Stephens senior , Michaela Stein, created the vision of the set for “Anastasia”, said to be the very first student scenic design on the main stage at the Macklanburg Playhouse.
CC women toy with Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 08, 2009
Stars Basketball defeated by Columbia College 85-47.
Gold rush
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 08, 2009
Stephens, Kerri Yost participates on the Tribune’s Oscar team and gives her opinions on the nominees chances.
Stars swimmers find comfort in small team
Columbia Missourian—February 02, 2009
Stephens small swim team shares tight bond due to size.
TOP DRAWER: ONWARD & UPWARD
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 31, 2009
Stephens College recently announced new employees.
Odd men out: Why 7 men attend Stephens College
Columbia Missourian—January 30, 2009
Some men are included in undergraduate theatre and dance programs to provide students with a more realistic performance environment for the women.
Directing leading ladies
Vox—January 29, 2009
For five consecutive years, Stephens’ Theatre department has ranked among the Top 10 Best College Theater programs in the nation, according to The Princeton Review.
Senior leadership key for Stephens women's basketball
Columbia Missourian—January 27, 2009
Seniors on the Stephens College basketball team encourage younger players to ask questions and strive to make them feel more comfortable.
Round about art
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 25, 2009
Stephens College’s Davis Art Gallery experimental installation art “You Know Where You Thought You Were.”
Building on horse sense
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 25, 2009
Stehens’ Dianna Rankin led two clinics on dressage in the main arena and also assisted with the equestrian fashion show.
Kate Gray show explores light, space, words
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 25, 2009
Stephens graphic design professor's artwork is on display in the downtown Tiger Hotel.
AIDS effort reaps student a trip to South Africa
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 24, 2009
December graduate Tina Smith visited Durban, South Africa through the Keep a Child Alive College program that seeks to raise awareness on campuses about the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Stars fall flat from 3-point range in loss
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 21, 2009
The Stephens Stars have problems facing the height on the Columbia College Cougar’s team.
Stephens honors four for activism
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 20, 2009
Stephens senior Miranda Arens was among those recognized for outstanding activism in the community at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Award Convocation.
Columbians celebrate MLK Day, inauguration
Columbia Missourian—January 19, 2009
Stephens honored three individuals and one organization for embodying the principles and human values reflected in Martin Luther King Jr.’s work.
Hot new art shows thaw winter’s blast
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 18, 2009
The Davis Art Gallery presents "You Know Where You Thought You Were," featuring art installations by jj Higgins and Valerie Wedel.
Missed free throws cost Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 16, 2009
Stars fall 59-55 to the Illinois-Springfield Prairie Stars.
Twinkle, twinkle
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 11, 2009
The Stephens College Stars meet up with the Columbia College Cougars for the first time in the AMC conference opener.
First meeting between schools years in making
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 10, 2009
The Stephens College Stars and the Columbia College Cougars play for the first time.
Stephens cuts tuition for some students
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 08, 2009
The Community Connections Grant reduces tuition by $50 per credit hour for Boone County residents. Learn more.
Fire in the sky, fire in the music
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 28, 2008
First Night Columbia is held at various venues including Stephens College.
Columbia’s ‘08 arts bring terrific talent, tall changes
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 21, 2008
In 2008, Stephens held the Citizen Jane Film Festival, Tom Andes rolled out a new CD titled “1000 sets” including 4 original songs, and Brett Prentiss retired after 40 years of performing.
Stephens freshman dominates offense
Columbia Missourian—December 15, 2008
Stephens College freshman Megan Sheffield has transformed from a substitute into the Stars' offensive anchor and leading scorer.
AREA SCENE
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 14, 2008
The Stephens College basketball team improved to 7-2 with a 64-59 victory over Westminster College.
Big night for Stephens College and its coach
Columbia Missourian—December 13, 2008
Basketball coach Dane Pavlovich earns a master’s degree from Stephens College and defeats Westminster in the same day.
Stephens College confers 52 degrees at December commencement
Columbia Missourian—December 13, 2008
‘And many more’
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 13, 2008
Stephens closes out 175th anniversary.
Stephens smothers Principia
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 11, 2008
The Stephens Stars cruised to a 63-38 victory.
Stephens swimmers eye national meet
Columbia Missourian—December 10, 2008
Two swimmers qualify for NAIA Swimming and Diving Championships.
'A Dickens Victorian Christmas' at Stephens
Columbia Missourian—December 10, 2008
A slideshow from the annual performance.
Stephens College hosts breakfast-food study break
Columbia Missourian—December 10, 2008
Stephens College hosted its semi-annual Midnight Breakfast on Tuesday.
Off Broadway
Vox—December 04, 2008
The curtain opens on actress Jana Robbins.
Stars tangled up in Spires’ man defense
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 03, 2008
Stephens Stars lose to St. Mary Spires, but admit to being a work in progress.
Stars can't overcome first half deficit
Columbia Missourian—December 03, 2008
Stephens Stars couldn’t come back after St Mary Spires 16-point lead at the end of the second half.
Former Stephens basketball player still with team after concussion
Columbia Missourian—December 02, 2008
Stephens student Crystal “Bug” Dominguez has made the transition from basketball player to assistant coach.
Broadway's Jana Robbins to direct 'Little Women' at Stephens
Columbia Missourian—December 02, 2008
Stephens alumna and Broadway star Jana Robbins is directing the Stephens production “Little Women.”
MU, Stephens host AIDS Day activities
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 30, 2008
MU and Stephens College will be holding various AIDS Day activities including free HIV testing, and survivor story presentations.
Sisters on stage and off Actors come together as a family for a ‘Little Women’ production at Stephens College.
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 30, 2008
Actresses in Stephens production of “Little Women” act more like sisters off stage, and are sure to make the production a hit!
Sisters on stage and off
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 30, 2008
Actors come together as a family for a ‘Little Women’ production at Stephens College.
Costume-box vintage
Stephens exhibit gives a glitzy tour through fashion history.
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 23, 2008
The Stephens College Costume Research Library opens its holiday exhibit “All That Glitters.”
Costume-box vintage
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 23, 2008
Stephens exhibit gives a glitzy tour through fashion history.
Stephens opens tourney with win
Stars shake off early struggles to beat Eutectics.
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 22, 2008
Stars win the opening game of the tournament against St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
Stephens College women's basketball hopes for tournament title
Columbia Missourian—November 20, 2008
Stephens College basketball coach Dane Pavlovich has high hopes for the Stars winning this year’s women’s tournament title.
AREA SCENE
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 16, 2008
The Stephens College basketball team won 3-0 against Central Christian College in the Maui Midwest Classic in Leavenworth, Kan.
TOP DRAWER
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 15, 2008
Stephens’ Susan Bartel won the Mid-Missouri Gold Anvil Award from the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Janna Robbins Interviewed
KFRU 1400 AM—November 14, 2008
Stephens alumna Jana Robbins, who is directing the Macklanburg Playhouse Company’s “Little Women,” was interviewed on the David Lile Show
24-hour play challenge to debut at Stephens College
Columbia Missourian—November 14, 2008
Stephens College plans to debut its 24-hour play challenge to create awareness for various causes.
Business Briefs
Columbia Business Times—November 14, 2008
The Mid-Missouri chapter of the Public Relations Society of America chose Susan Bartel as the recipient of the Mid-Missouri Gold Anvil Award.
Stephens costume show shares ‘All that Glitters’
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 13, 2008
The Stephens College Costume Research Library will open the exhibit “All That Glitters,” a collection of accessories from the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Stephens’ playwrights plan challenge for a cause
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 13, 2008
Stephens College will debut its 24-hour play challenge that showcases awareness-building plays.
AREA SCENE
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 12, 2008
The Stephens College women’s basketball team beat St. Louis College of Pharmacy 82-54 in its season opener.
AREA ROUNDUP
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 02, 2008
Stephens College swim team beat Principia 95-39.
Promise of Shakespeare beckons for summer ‘09
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 02, 2008
The Celebration of the Book will take place on the Stephens campus with panels and a visit by Missouri Poet Laureate Walter Bargen.
“Do you Believe?”
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 26, 2008
The Ghost of Senior Hall is among one of the best ghost tales around.
Palin sets eyewear fashion ablaze
Columbia Missourian—October 24, 2008
Monica McMurry, dean of the School of Design and Fashion, provides insight into the glasses worn by Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
Pink popular for Stephens College volleyball
Columbia Missourian—October 23, 2008
The Stephens College vs. McKendree game featured pink uniforms for the “Dig For the Cure” night in support of breast cancer awareness.
“Ghosts close to home”
Vox—October 23, 2008
Stephens College’s resident ghost makes the list of haunted places in the area.
LIFTING THE CURTAIN
Dancing at Lughnasa
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 19, 2008
Stephens College presents Dancing at Lughnasa.
NICHE: A WEEKLY PEEK AT AN AREA ARTIST
Polina Malikin
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 19, 2008
A profile on Stephens College professor and filmmaker Polina Malikin.
Film festival puts focus on female filmmakers
Columbia Missourian—October 19, 2008
The Stephens College Citizen Jane Film Festival was an encouraging experience for young women filmmakers.
Rocheport event celebrates history through art
Columbia Missourian—October 18, 2008
The Rocheport Gallery walls displayed "Volkswagen Art" by Bill Helvey, Columbia artist and Stephens College professor.
Jill Biden laments higher-ed cost
VP pick’s wife visits Stephens.
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 17, 2008
Jill Biden spoke on campus about the changes that would be made under Barack Obama’s presidency.
Citizen Jane Film Festival
KBIA 91.3 FM—October 17, 2008
Kerri Yost, chair of the Department of Mass Media and Digital Film, spoke about the upcoming Citizen Jane Film Festival on KBIA 91.3 FM’s “Off the Clock” segment today.
Celebrate women
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 16, 2008
The Citizen Jane Film Festival celebrates women filmmakers
College president part of Korean conference
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 16, 2008
President Wendy Libby will participate in an international conference about women’s issues in Seoul, South Korea.
Citizen Jane Film Festival
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 16, 2008
The Citizen Jane Film Festival will show films from various female filmmakers.
Big volleyball weekend ahead for Columbia and Stephens colleges
Columbia Missourian—October 16, 2008
Stephens College looks for confidence boost going into conference play.
Burning issue
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 16, 2008
Stephens College hosts a bra-burning event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Fashion For a Cause.
KFRU 1400 AM—October 12, 2008
Monica McMurry, dean of the School of Design and Fashion, was interviewed about Fashion For a Cause on the “Woman’s Show.”
Fashion For a Cause.
KFRU 1400 AM—October 11, 2008
Monica McMurry, dean of the School of Design and Fashion, was interviewed about Fashion For a Cause on the “Woman’s Show.”
Stephens College festival celebrates women filmmakers
Vox—October 09, 2008
The Citizen Jane Film Festival aims to celebrate hardworking women in the world of filmmaking.
Last minute voter registration efforts
KRCG-TV 13—October 08, 2008
Stephens College Democrats help to register student voters.
Citizen Jane Film Festival
KFRU 1400 AM—October 07, 2008
Kerri Yost, chair of the Department of Mass Media and Digital Film, spoke about the Citizen Jane Film Festival on the David Lile Show.
Stephens can't slow Columbia College volleyball
Columbia Missourian—October 06, 2008
The Columbia College volleyball team defeated Stephens College.
Too ghoul for school
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 05, 2008
Stephens College is mentioned as a haunting ground for a few ghosts.
Creating fashion with a message. Stephens students design for a cause.
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 05, 2008
Stephens senior fashion design students create unique pink dresses to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Traveling exhibition
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 03, 2008
Photographs focus on migration and faith.
Chase Thompson’s ‘filmentary’ places focus on soul legend
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 02, 2008
Chase Thompson a film professor at Stephens College, will shoot his “filmentary” about soul legend Roy C. Hammond, at the second annual Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival.
‘Priceless Souls’ photo exhibit opens at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—October 02, 2008
Stephens College opens the “Priceless Souls” exhibit by Denise McGill.
Run from the funk In a rut? Changing your route, speed or attitude can help.
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 28, 2008
Dane Pavlovich, Stephens head cross country coach, advises runners to train in cycles of shorter and longer distance to help runners improve.
Orr Street Gallery hosts reception for Robert Friedman
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 28, 2008
A reception will be held for Stephens College’s Robert Friedman, who is exhibiting his artwork at the Orr Street Gallery.
Stephens fashion design students promote breast cancer awareness
Columbia Missourian—September 26, 2008
Students created pink dresses from non-apparel materials such as feathers and license plates. This month, several "Fashion for a Cause" creations are in downtown Columbia window displays.
Stephens volleyball coach looks to grow with Stars
Columbia Missourian—September 25, 2008
New Stephens volleyball coach Abby Funderburk is learning with her team.
Lecture to discuss graphic memoirs
Columbia Missourian—September 22, 2008
Stephens College is hosting a lecture on graphic novels like "Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi and how they fit into the literary world.
Stephen signs basketball players
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 15, 2008
Stephens College announces the signings of three transfers who will compete for the Stars Basketball team in the 2008-09 year.
Stephens College rider wins title
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 14, 2008
Stephens College junior Amanda Martin won the Junior Five-Gaited World Grand Championship on Aug. 22.
Learning to love polyester
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 14, 2008
Exhibit at Stephens shows synthetics’ role in fashion.
Human Trafficking Awareness Week kicks off tomorrow
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 13, 2008
David Batstone, president of the Not For Sale Campaign will visit Stephens campus for two events.
ONWARD & UPWARD
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 13, 2008
The Stephens College Board of Trustees has elected six new Members.
Historic Costume Gallery spotlights polyester, other synthetic fashions
Columbia Missourian—September 12, 2008
"Synthetic Evolution: The Rise of Polyester and Other Synthetic Fibers" is on exhibit through Oct. 26.
Cougars give Stars rude welcome into AMC
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 10, 2008
Stephens College lost its first game in the American Midwest Conference to the Columbia College Cougars.
Stephens begins first season in AMC
Columbia Missourian—September 10, 2008
The Stephens College Stars become the ninth team in the conference.
Stephens exhibit showcases women in art prints
Columbia Missourian—September 05, 2008
Stephens College celebrates its 175th anniversary with a tribute to women in art.
Meet artists, art lovers at two Columbia receptions
Columbia Daily Tribune—September 04, 2008
Stephens College opens “175 Years of Women in Print” to help celebrate its 175th anniversary.
Stephens alumna addresses difficult rise in Navy
Columbia Missourian—September 04, 2008
Stephens College alumna Vice Admiral Nancy Brown speaks at opening convocation about her military career.
Stephens College to hold convocation Thursday
Columbia Missourian—September 02, 2008
Stephens College officially opens the academic year with a keynote address by alumna Vice Admiral Nancy Brown, a top-ranking female officer in the U.S. Navy.
Prints with power
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 31, 2008
"175 Years of Women in Print" explores the long journey of women and reflects on the rich history of Stephens College.
Stephens College enrollment up
Columbia Missourian—August 27, 2008
Stephens College attributes increased enrollment to higher retention due to dips in the economy.
Smaller campuses report higher enrollments
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 27, 2008
Stephens College reports higher enrollment due to dip in the economy.
Stephens College arts season promises dazzling plays, more
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 24, 2008
Stephens College expected to have an amazing art season including plays, film festival, dance programs, and music concerts.
Classes Start at Stephens
KFRU 1400 AM—August 21, 2008
President Wendy B. Libby spoke about the start of classes, the College's increased enrollment and more.
Debate draws reaction at Mid-Missouri schools
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 21, 2008
Stephens College comments on the debate over lowering the legal drinking age.
Class Start at Stephens
The Eagle 93.9 FM—August 18, 2008
President Wendy B. Libby spoke about the start of classes, the College’s increased enrollment and more.
Stephens helps students spread their wings
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 17, 2008
Stephens College President Wendy B. Libby writes an article about the importance of students coming to college with an open mind.
Equestrians in Action
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 17, 2008
Ellen Beard, Stephens Equestrian department chair, explains that horseback riding is a beneficial fitness program as well as a great way to reduce stress.
Preparing Children for the Start of School
The Eagle 93.9 FM—August 13, 2008
Leslie Willey, chair of the Education department and director of the Stephens College Children’s School, spoke on local radio shows about preparing children for the start of school.
Some books by professors have a payoff
Columbia Daily Tribune—August 12, 2008
Stephens College offers a small number of custom textbooks to students.
Preparing Children for the Start of School
KFRU 1400 AM—August 11, 2008
Leslie Willey, chair of the Education department and director of the Stephens College Children’s School, spoke on local radio shows about preparing children for the start of school.
Life behind the lens
Columbia Business Times—August 08, 2008
A profile on Kerri Yost, chair of the Stephens Mass Media program.
Stephens College earns rankings in The Princeton Review’s 2009 survey
Columbia Missourian—July 29, 2008
Stephens College tops several rankings lists, including No. 7 for “Best College Theater,” in The Princeton Review’s 2009 survey.
MBA Program Interview
KFRU 1400 AM—July 24, 2008
Susan Bartel spoke about Stephens’ MBA program on the Woman’s Show.
Path to Stephens full of magic for Prentiss
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 21, 2008
Tribune columnist Bill Clark writes about the retirement of Brett Prentiss, a longtime Stephens theatre professor.
Stephens Summer Riding Program gives experience to new riders
Columbia Missourian—July 16, 2008
The annual Stephens Summer Riding Program has drawn horse lovers since the 1940s.
Style stock
Columbia Daily Tribune—July 13, 2008
Jeanne Powell, a former fashion professor at Stephens, provides advice on building a classic wardrobe.
Women-owned businesses blossoming
Columbia Business Times—June 27, 2008
Stephanie LaHue, a part-time Stephens fashion instructor, is among the increasing number of women business owners in Columbia.
Meet the dancers at Stephens College
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 26, 2008
The Stephens Summer Dance Showcase will be presented as a kaleidoscope of dance styles, from ballet to hip-hop, Indian to jazz and musical theater — all performed by dance students and choreographed by Stephens international guest faculty.
Summer Dance Interview
KFRU 1400 AM—June 23, 2008
Stephens Summer Dancer director Dyane Harvey, jazz instructor Lauren Thompson and two students spoke about the dance showcase on the David Lile Show.
Stephens is back in black
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 22, 2008
The transformational changes at Stephens in the past five years have been part of the strategic renaissance plan.
Top Drawer
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 21, 2008
Stephens announces several new employees and faculty promotions.
People on the Move
Columbia Business Times—June 13, 2008
Helen Washburn, former Stephens Board of Trustees chair, has been appointed to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education in Missouri.
Three talented Baldwins take final Columbia bows
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 11, 2008
Columbia columnist Bill Clark writes about the talents of the Baldwins, including Stephens theatre student Izzy Baldwin, a theatre major.
Cottey College’s ex-leader to join higher ed board
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 09, 2008
Helen Washburn, former Stephens Board of Trustees chair, has been appointed to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education in Missouri.
Maledy gets citizen of year nod
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 04, 2008
Stephens College alumna Teresa Maledy received the 2008 Outstanding Citizen of the Year award from the Columbia Chamber of Commerce.
Top 10 performances too numerous to count
Columbia Daily Tribune—June 02, 2008
Several Stephens performances made Tribune columnist Bill Clark’s “top 10” list of entertainments offerings in Central Missouri.
Stephens signs multisport athlete
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 23, 2008
Andie Young of Bosworth will play basketball and softball at Stephens College.
The history of graduation gowns
Columbia Missourian—May 16, 2008
Stephens College graduates wore special tassels at commencement to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the College.
Summer Programs Interview
KFRU 1400 AM—May 16, 2008
Two Stephens summer programs were promoted on the David Lile Show with guests Sara Linde, Summer Riding Program, and Beth Crittenden, Summer Scholars Program.
Well-known sculptor sits CAL students in saddle
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 11, 2008
Two well-known equine sculptors taught workshops at Stephens College.
Stephens diploma plays off digital era
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 11, 2008
Sarah Whorton is among the first students to receive a digital filmmaking degree from the College. The College also graduated its first interior design student.
186 students graduate from Stephens College
Columbia Missourian—May 10, 2008
Stephens College held two graduation ceremonies. Editor's note: Stephens graduates actually numbered 152; 184 degrees were awarded.
Summer Film Institute starts to roll at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 08, 2008
The third annual Stephens College Summer Film Institute is an intensive workshop that gives female filmmakers a chance to work alongside industry professionals.
Behind the Scenes
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 04, 2008
Previews are given for several upcoming performances including ones at Stephens.
Prentiss shines in last show as Stephens prof
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 04, 2008
Retiring Stephens professor Brett Prentiss is performing in his last performance, “The Man Who Came to Dinner.”
Top Drawer
Columbia Daily Tribune—May 03, 2008
Stephens students finished as the first runner-up in League 1 of the Students in Free Enterprise regional competition in Rogers, Ark.
School Clothes: Stephens College Fashion Students Put on a Stylish Show
Inside Columbia—May 01, 2008
A story on this year’s annual fashion show, “Reflection."
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” Interview
KFRU 1400 AM—April 29, 2008
Theatre professor Brett Prentiss, the lead in “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” and director Rob Doyen spoke on the David Lile Show.
Stephens College exhibit gives visitors glimpse into archives
Columbia Missourian—April 25, 2008
The “Hidden Assets: A Rare Exhibition of the Historic Costume Archives” exhibit is open through May 10.
Singers compete in showdown at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 24, 2008
Stephens will host the first ever musical theatre repertoire National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition.
Stephens celebrates fashion, scholarship
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 24, 2008
Stephens will host the “Reflection” fashion show with a premiere event tomorrow and a runway extravaganza Saturday.
Fashion Show Interview
KFRU 1400 AM—April 23, 2008
Stephanie LaHue and Monica McMurry in the School of Design and Fashion gave a preview of the “Refection” fashion show on the David Lile Show.
Stephens riding club revamps horse show
Columbia Missourian—April 23, 2008
The annual Stephens College Prince of Wales Show will be held on Thursday.
Stephens College goes green
Columbia Missourian—April 19, 2008
The Stephens College Student Government Association implemented Stephens College Going Green, a plan to decrease energy use and increase recycling.
People on the Move
Columbia Business Times—April 18, 2008
Stephens College recently hired several new staff members.
Play chronicles life and death of American girl in Gaza
Columbia Missourian—April 17, 2008
The one-woman play “My Name is Rachel Corrie” was performed by Julie Rada at Stephens.
Clothes make the exhibit at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 17, 2008
The Stephens College Historic Costume Gallery opens the exhibit “Hidden Assets: A rare exhibition of the historic costume archives.”
Top Drawer
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 12, 2008
Stephens College has announced recent new employees.
An education in pet care: Stephens College expands its pets-in-residence program
Columbia Missourian—April 09, 2008
Stephens’ pet floor program, which began in 2004, is featured.
Stephens softball player makes long awaited comeback
Columbia Missourian—April 07, 2008
Stephens student-athlete Trista Reeves is profiled.
Addison Myers
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 07, 2008
Stephens College’s former faculty member Addison Myers is profiled.
Master equine artists to teach May classes
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 06, 2008
The Columbia Art League is offering a rare opportunity for local painters and sculptors to work next month with master equine artists during two week-long workshops at Stephens.
Stephens College hosts “Magic of Science” day
Columbia Missourian—April 05, 2008
More than 350 children and their parents participated in hands-on science experiments at the annual Science Saturday.
Columbia a launching pad for entertainment careers
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 04, 2008
Tribune columnist Bill Clark writes about the success of Columbia natives including Stephens alumnae Heather and Becca Ayers, and Ken LaZebnik, Stephens distinguished professor of film.
Magic takes shape at Stephens
Columbia Daily Tribune—April 03, 2008
The fifth annual Stephens College Science Saturday will feature science-based magic tricks and experiments.
Experience not coming easily for rained-out softball team
Columbia Missourian—April 01, 2008
The rainy weather has prohibited the Stephens softball team from gaining solid experience on the field.
Science Saturday
KFRU 1400 AM—March 31, 2008
Stephens students Kiley Dill and Brittany Williamson previewed the fifth annual Science Saturday, “Magic of Science.”
Going the distance
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 22, 2008
Local higher education officials seek to expand and strengthen their distance education programs.
Stephens, MU plays roll out music, mirth
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 20, 2008
The Playhouse Theatre Company presents the cult musical classic “6 Women with Brain Death or Expiring Minds Want to Know.”
Weekend events renew appreciation for the arts
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 19, 2008
Columnist Bill Clark’s praise for local entertainment includes two Stephens performances.
Women-only colleges have great records
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 16, 2008
In an editorial, President Wendy B. Libby examines the recent Hardwick-Day survey that provides further evidence of the value and effectiveness of women’s colleges.
Eight Starts earn academic awards
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 16, 2008
Eight Stephens College student-athletes have been named as NAIA Region V academic scholar-athletes.
‘6 Women with Brain Death’ is full of life
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 16, 2008
The Playhouse Theatre Company’s performance of “6 Women with Brain Death or Expiring Minds Want to Know” is praised.
Stephens College Faculty Show
Vox—March 13, 2008
The watercolor paintings of Kate Gray are among the faculty creations at the annual Stephens Faculty Art Show.
The muses of movement
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 09, 2008
Stephens dance teachers turn reveries, rehearsals into a pull-out-the-stops spring concert.
Niche: A weekly peek at an emerging artist—Sara Fletcher
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 09, 2008
Sara Fletcher, an adjunct art instructor at Stephens College, is featured.
Spring Dance Concert
KFRU 1400 AM—March 07, 2008
Stephens Dance department members previewed the Spring Dance Concert on the David Lile Show
Further tales from the island: Stephens grad Mitchell talks more ‘Lost’
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 06, 2008
“Lost” actress Elizabeth Mitchell is a Stephens College graduate.
City urged to a greener lifestyle
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 05, 2008
Mayor’s challenge cites 10 target areas at a Stephens 175th anniversary event.
Stephens, Hindman challenge Columbian to go green in March
Columbia Missourian—March 05, 2008
Stephens College is “going green” and challenging Columbia residents to do the same.
Columbia Missourian
Stephens swimmers place 17th
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 03, 2008
The Stephens College swim team placed 17th at the NAIA Championships in San Antonio.
Stephens College a vital part of our community
Columbia Daily Tribune—March 02, 2008
A Tribune column writes on the topic “What Stephens has done for Columbia.”
Summer Film Institute
Inside Columbia—March 01, 2008
Stephens College preps for the 2008 Summer Film Institute.
Bath Cocktails update: Sipping success at Bath Cocktails
Inside Columbia—March 01, 2008
Stephens December graduate Ashley Steffes is experiencing success with her new business.
Jazz dance instructor returns to improvisational roots.
Columbia Missourian—February 27, 2008
Stephens guest artist Sheron Wrey shares her teaching and choreography philosophies.
Stars close season with 14th victory
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 24, 2008
The Stephens basketball team wins 68-65 again Central Methodist University.
Stephens event helps celebrate women’s lives
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 24, 2008
As part of Women Making History Month, Stephens assistant English professor Kate Kogut will present a reading of her new play, “Stories.”
100 Years of Covering Columbia: Arts and Culture
Columbia Missourian—February 23, 2008
The Stephens Theatre program is featured for its contribution to arts and culture in Columbia.
100 Years of Covering Columbia: Arts and Culture
Columbia Missourian—February 23, 2008
The Stephens Dance program is featured for its contribution to arts and culture in Columbia.
University theater programs train future stars
Columbia Missourian—February 23, 2008
The Stephens Theatre program has produced many students who have gone on to successful stage and film careers.
Stephens rallies to defeat Central Methodist
Columbia Missourian—February 23, 2008
The Stephens basketball team rallied after trailing 41-31 at halftime to defeat Central Methodist University.
Lunchtime introduction to a major Minor success
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 18, 2008
Tribune columnist Bill Clark writes about former Stephens instructor Betty Littleton.
There will be predictions
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 17, 2008
The Tribune’s Oscars team, including Stephens’ Kerri Yost and Chad Freidrichs, forecasts who will hit gold at the 80th annual awards ceremony.
Two women honored at Stephens College luncheon
Columbia Missourian—February 16, 2008
Modeled after Oprah Winfrey’s “Legends Ball,” a luncheon honoring two women was held at Stephens College.
MU, Stephens mark V-Day with performances
Columbia Missourian—February 14, 2008
Students at MU and Stephens College will mark the 10th anniversary of V-Day with benefit performances of “The Vagina Monologues.”
Lessons learned as strike ends
Columbia Missourian—February 14, 2008
Stephens’ Ken LaZebnik and Kate Kogut discuss the impact the writer’s strike has had on the industry and on class experiences.
Stephens beats Principia College
Columbia Missourian—February 14, 2008
The Stephens College basketball team defeated Pincipia College 64-59.
Columbia Missourian
Stars shining for Stephens on the court
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 12, 2008
The Stars basketball team picked up its school-record 11th win of the season.
Fashion is skin-deep and more in new Stephens exhibit
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 10, 2008
The Stephens College Historic Costume Gallery presents its new exhibit “My Other Skin: A Collection of Coats and Wraps from the Late 19th and 20th Centuries.”
A listing of the honorable, noteworthy, new and what's ahead for businesspeople in Columbia.
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 09, 2008
Stephens’ Alexandria Zylstra, assistant professor of legal studies, has been accepted to participate in a month-long professional group study exchange in Brazil.
Play shows some things are timeless
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 07, 2008
The Stephens College production of “The Country Wife” is a restoration comedy set in the 1660s.
Stars get drubbed on the road
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 05, 2008
The Stephens College basketball team lost 84-54 to Graceland.
Women’s Basketball
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 03, 2008
The Stars basketball team improved to 10-8, tying the school record for wins in a season.
Women’s basketball
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 03, 2008
Stephens College basketball team beat Central Bible College and tied the school record for wins in a season.
Stephens basketball team's victory improves record to all-time best
Columbia Missourian—February 02, 2008
The Stars beat Central Bible 95-52.
Stephens College celebrates 175 years
KRCG-TV 13—February 01, 2008
Stephens College, the second-oldest women’s college in the United States, celebrates 175 years.
Gail Shen’s Chinatown remembers owner
Columbia Missourian—February 01, 2008
Stephens’ Gail Shen passed away after battling cancer.
Stephens Celebrates 175 Years
KBIA 91.3 FM—February 01, 2008
Stephens College celebrated its 175th birthday with a big bash.
Stephens celebrates 175th birthday
Columbia Missourian—January 31, 2008
Stephens College throws a birthday party to celebrate 175 years.
Cool Dry Place: Like No Other
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 31, 2008
An interview with “Lost” actress Elizabeth Mitchell, a Stephens alumna.
Columbia’s guide to low-fund decorating
Vox—January 31, 2008
The Davis Art Gallery at Stephens College is stated as a good place to go for quality yet affordable art work.
Stars bright
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 29, 2008
The Stephens Stars defeated Culver-Stockton.
Students audition for “Schoolhouse Rock!” musical
Columbia Missourian—January 26, 2008
Stephens student Izzie Baldwin is the youngest director at Performing Arts in Children’s Education.
Legacy inspires ‘shared humanity’
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 22, 2008
Stephens honored four community members at its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Award Convocation.
Stephens bestows annual MLK awards
Columbia Missourian—January 21, 2008
Stephens honors four area residents at the Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Convocation.
Martin Luther King Jr. Award Convocation
KRCG-TV 13—January 21, 2008
KRCG-TV 13 included coverage of Stephens’ Martin Luther King Jr. Award Convocation, held Monday, Jan. 21.
Stephens alum brings experience to Columbia
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 20, 2008
Stephens alumna Tammy Walker is the new artist-in-resident with TRYPS Theatre.
Stephens hits another milestone
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 20, 2008
The Stephens College basketball team defeated St. Mary of the Woods.
Hitting the books again
Columbia Missourian—January 16, 2008
Stephens students buy books on the first day of spring classes.
Stephens wears out Spartans
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 16, 2008
The Stephens basketball team beat Central Bible College.
A faculty for creation
Columbia Daily Tribune—January 13, 2008
Stephens' Robert Friedman is among area college professors to exhibit work in the first Missouri Art Professors' Show ar Columbia Art League.
Columbia Access Television: Is the show over?
Columbia Missourian—January 04, 2008
Columbia Access Television, housed in Helis Communication Center on the Stephens campus, faces a funding crisis.
Stephens designer shines
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 27, 2007
Stephens interior design student Kate Yu takes on real-life project.
Niche: A Weekly Peek at an Emerging Artist—Jane Matranga
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 23, 2007
A profile on fabric painter Jane Matranga, an assistant professor in the Stephens School of Design and Fashion.
Top Drawer
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 22, 2007
Stephens College personnel moves and new employees are announced. President Wendy Libby also is recognized for being named treasurer of the Women’s College Coalition.
Intimate relationship keeps Ol’ Clark smiling
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 10, 2007
Tribune columnist Bill Clark writes about his dental hygienist, Kim Morgan, who is a Stephens alumna.
Stephens gets back to basics in win over William Woods
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 09, 2007
The Stars basketball team defeats Owls with fundamentals.
Stephens basketball team on a stellar streak
Columbia Missourian—December 09, 2007
The team is on a three-game winning streak.
December commencement the first of its kind for Stephens
U.Town, Columbia Missourian blog—December 07, 2007
Stephens College holds first ever formal December Commencement ceremony.
‘New kid on the block’
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 06, 2007
Stephens grad helps Don Imus repair his image after race flap.
Living Windows attempts to bring holiday fun, shoppers downtown
Columbia Missourian—December 06, 2007
Stephens students in Visual Merchandising created several of the downtown window displays for the Living Windows Holiday Festival.
The physics behind the everyday
U.Town, Columbia Missourian blog—December 05, 2007
Online video of physics demonstration by students at Stephens College.
Stephens College senior masters slippery schedule
Columbia Missourian—December 04, 2007
Stephens senior Julia Hanson is profiled for her involvement in dual sports.
Stars net second straight win
Columbia Missourian—December 04, 2007
The Stephens College basketball team improved to 3-7 after a 61-59 win over Principia College.
Stephens wins on 3 near end
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 04, 2007
Stephens student-athlete Ali Roper scores a three-pointer to lead Stephens to a 61-59 win against Principia.
Stephens swimmers second at invitational
Columbia Missourian—December 03, 2007
The Stephens swim team placed second at the Lindenwood Invitational.
Stephens basketball team breaks slide
Columbia Missourian—December 02, 2007
The Stephens College basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak with an 88-55 victory over Manhattan Christian College.
Stephens' Playhouse Company presents "Fiorello!"
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 02, 2007
The musical, with a book written by Jerome Weidman and George Abbot, won a Pulitzer Prize for drama and four Tony awards.
Onward & Upward
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 01, 2007
Stephens College announces three new board members.
The Long, Hot Winter
Inside Columbia—December 01, 2007
Stephens College models are pictured in a feature on Tonic's nightclub.
Great Beginnings
Inside Columbia—December 01, 2007
An update on December graduate Ashley Steffe's business, Bath Cocktails.
Art All Around: Your Guide to Columbia's Galleries
Inside Columbia—December 01, 2007
Stephens' Davis Art Gallery is featured in the article about local art galleries.
Castles for the college-aged
Vox—November 29, 2007
Stephens College’s newly renovated Wood Hall is included in a story on luxury student housing.
From print to performance
Vox—November 29, 2007
Author Jane Yolen, with storyteller Milbre Burch, held a five-day residency that included a Roblee lecture and a two-day writing workshop on the Stephens campus.
Digital film students screen their finest work
Vox—November 29, 2007
The Stephens College digital filmmaking department will hold the Student Film Showcase.
Good health, smoking ban are reasons to be thankful
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 28, 2007
Columnist Bill Clark thanks Stephens President Wendy Libby for the transformation she has brought to the College.
Jane Yolen and Milbre Burch residency
KFRU 1400 AM—November 28, 2007
Author Jane Yolen and storyteller Milbre Burch were interviewed by KFRU's David Lile.
Fiorello
KFRU 1400 AM—November 26, 2007
KFRU's David Lile interviewed Stephens’ Millie Garvey and Geno Carr about the College’s performance of the musical “Fiorello!”
Stephens signs swimmer Adams
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 25, 2007
Stephens College has signed swimmer Kelly Adams of Bowling Green, Ky.
Author to discuss morality of fairy tales
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 23, 2007
Author Jane Yolen will present "The Morality of Fairy Tales" as part of her five-day literary and performing arts residence at Stephens College.
Stephens’ dance man
Columbia Missourian—November 23, 2007
Stephens’ new Dance department chair Bob Boross is profiled.
Volunteers come together to prepare Thanksgiving feast
Columbia Missourian—November 21, 2007
Volunteers worked in Stephens’ Stamper Commons cafeteria to prepare a community Thanksgiving dinner.
Volunteers pitch in for holiday feast.
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 21, 2007
"Everybody Eats,” an annual Thanksgiving dinner, will be held at Lela Raney Wood Hall on the Stephens campus.
Dressing for Fall
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 18, 2007
A fashion dress designed by Stephens seniors Victoria and Alissa Pei is pictured in this article about fall fashion.
Top Drawer
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 17, 2007
Stephens College announces several promotions and new hires.
Stephens College drops to 1-6
Columbia Missourian—November 17, 2007
The Stephens College basketball team lost to York College in the consolation game of the Days Inn Tournament.
New Barn Manager in Stephens College Equestrian Program
Columbia Missourian—November 16, 2007
Clay Stem is the new equestrian facilities director position at Stephens College.
I Life
Vox—November 15, 2007
Stephens students Ashley Steffes and Emily Quartar were quoted in an article about Facebook’s popularity.
Stars fade late in home loss
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 14, 2007
The Stephens basketball team lost to the University of Illinois-Springfied
Stephens College finding its place in the pool
Columbia Missourian—November 13, 2007
The Stephens swim team recruits talented student-athletes with move to NAIA.
Womens’ Basketball
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 12, 2007
The Stephens basketball team lost to University of St. Mary.
Top Drawer
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 10, 2007
Stephens senior Ashley Steffes recently won the $1,000 Build-A-Business Challenge, sponsored by Inside Columbia magazine and UMB Bank.
Stephens looks forward to one season of growth
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 08, 2007
The Stars basketball team, who will join the American Midwest Conference next year, has one year to evolve into a legitimate competitor in a conference that regularly sends three teams to the NAIA Tournament.
The New Domesticity
Vox—November 08, 2007
Stephens juniors Allyce King and senior Nicole Thieret are included in an article about the return of homemaking adventures to mainstream living.
Sports Breifs
Columbia Missourian—November 06, 2007
The Stephens basketball team earned its first win of the season with a 72-52 victory at St. Louis College of Pharmacy.
Faculty pioneer honored at MU
Columbia Daily Tribune—November 03, 2007
Stephens alumna Patricia Jones is the recipient of the first Horner master’s fellowship at MU.
Stephens Volleyball works toward the future
Columbia Missourian—September 07, 2007
The Stephens College Volleyball team is optimistic about growth.
Stephens volleyball team starts sesason at Kansas event
Columbia Missourian—August 30, 2007
The volleyball season opens with the McPherson Tournament
Design Education
Columbia Home & Lifestyle—July 31, 2007
New Stephens College program brings interior design into the local spotlight.
Muse
Columbia Home & Lifestyle—June 01, 2007
“Muse,” the 63rd annual Stephens student fashion show, was featured in this issue.
Power Suit
Columbia Home & Lifestyle—April 01, 2007
“Trappings” exhibit, showcased at Stephens College, asks women what they wear that makes them feel powerful.
"Trappings"
Columbia Home & Lifestyle—April 01, 2007
The recent “Trappings” exhibit (that asks women what they wear that makes them feel powerful) was featured.
Stephens pressed into loss
Columbia Daily Tribune—February 02, 2007
Stephens basketball loses 76-51 to Missouri Valley.
Fashion Notes: Vintage sophistication
St. Louis Post-Dispatch—February 01, 2007
The vintage garments from the Costume Research Library and the Matilda Magnus Price Historic Fashion Collection at Stephens College will be on display at a St. Louis event.
Romance Novelist
St. Louis Post-Dispatch—February 01, 2007
Stephens alumna Julie Beard ’77, a romance novelist, was featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
All calm at Lambert during big travel day
St. Louis Post-Dispatch—November 26, 2006
Stephens student Rhyan Wagner was interviewed during her return trip to Columbia.
Behind the Scenes
Columbia Home & Lifestyle—October 01, 2006
Writer Paula Elias goes behind the scenes of the Stephens Summer Film Institute.
Rebirth and Renewal
Inside Columbia—March 31, 2006
Stephens College finds its niche by returning to its core values.
Renovations of Wood and Columbia halls
St. Louis Post-Dispatch—January 22, 2006
Coverage of the Wood and Columbia hall renovations.
Snapshots
Columbia Daily Tribune—December 31, 1969
Stephens music instructor Harry Morrison celebrated his 80th birthday on Oct. 6.
