Stephens College
Women's college in Columbia, Missouri, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephens College is a private women's college in Columbia, Missouri, United States. It is the second-oldest women's educational establishment that is still a women's college in the United States. It was founded on August 24, 1833, as the Columbia Female Academy.
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Former names | Columbia Female Academy (1833–1856) Columbia Female Baptist Academy (1856–1870) |
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| Type | Private women's college |
| Established | 1833; 191 years ago (1833) |
| President | Dianne Lynch |
| Students | 593 (Fall 2021)[1] |
| Location | , U.S. 38.9500°N 92.3225°W / 38.9500; -92.3225 |
| Campus | Urban, 86-acre (35 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Nickname | Stars |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – American Midwest |
| Website | www |
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In 1856, David H. Hickman helped secure the college's charter under the name The Columbia Female Baptist Academy. In the late 19th century it was renamed Stephens College after James L. Stephens endowed the college with $20,000. From 1937 to 1943, its Drama Department became renowned under its chairman and teacher, the actress Maude Adams, James M. Barrie's first American Peter Pan. The Warehouse Theater is the major performance venue for the college. The campus includes a National Historic District: Stephens College South Campus Historic District.
The college enrolled 593 students in Fall 2021.[1]