Moore College of Art & Design, the country's only historically all-women visual arts college, has announced it will open its enrollment to students of all genders beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year
Under a new agreement, undergraduate women studying public policy at St. Catherine University can begin taking graduate-level coursework at the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs during their final year of study, allowing them to complete their bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years.
Dr. Howard joins Spelman from Ohio State University, where she has been serving as dean of the College of Engineering. She is a nationally recognized expert in robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered technology.
Set to launch in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester, the new major aims to prepare students for roles with environmental organizations, public health agencies, government, and nonprofit sectors as well as for graduate studies in fields related to sustainability, policy, and environmental science.
Born in 1820 in Florence, Italy, Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing and health informatics. A collection of materials chronicling her life and service are now housed at Texas Woman's University Libraries.
Smith College has considered transgender women for admission to its undergraduate programs since 2015. Now, the U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into the women's college, claiming the liberal arts institution has violated Title IX "by allowing biological males into women's intimate spaces."
Dr. Fleuriet comes to her new role from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she has been serving as vice provost for honors education and a professor of anthropology.
