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Mills College Receives Silver STARS Rating
for Campus-Wide Sustainability Efforts
Oakland, CA–February 15, 2013 High scores reflect Mills’ commitment to responsible environmental stewardship. Learn more »
Mills Presents NPR Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer in Conversation with Christine Pelosi
Oakland, CA–February 11, 2013 The two inspiring women take the stage to kick off Women’s History Month at Mills. Learn more »
Mills Student Reporters Go Behind the Scenes of Oakland Public Schools for KALW Public Radio
Oakland, CA–February 04, 2013 Public radio reporting program allows Mills students to uncover hidden gems in the budget-worn public school district. Learn more »
Provost Sandra Greer Featured on Huffington Post Discussing Compelling Benefits of a Liberal Arts Education
Oakland, CA–January 18, 2013 Insightful article’s provocative thinking explains how a liberal arts education provides unlimited potential. Learn more »
Mills College Professor of Art Catherine Wagner’s New Exhibit Featured in the San Francisco Chronicle
Oakland, CA–January 17, 2013 Mills College professor’s “seductive” photography exhibit, trans/literate, turns the lens on braille volumes of classic books. Learn more »
Hung Liu: Offerings Embodies Mills College Spirit of Cultural Expression through Art
Oakland, CA–December 18, 2012 Mills College Art Museum features two large-scale installations by renowned artist and Mills Professor of Art Hung Liu. Learn more »
Mills College Professor Featured in Several Media Interviews Discussing the Latest Developments in Syria
Oakland, CA–December 14, 2012 Media outlets tap expertise of Mills Professor of Government Fred Lawson in reports on US involvement in Syria. Learn more »
Late Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck Served Pivotal Role in the History of Music at Mills College
Oakland, CA–December 06, 2012 Mills Professor of Music David Bernstein provides historical background and insight into the late Brubeck’s storied career as a jazz innovator. Learn more »
Mills Professor Featured on KCBS Radio Examining Role of Chemical Weapons in Syrian Conflict
Oakland, CA–December 04, 2012 Mills Professor Fred Lawson breaks down complex developments in the Syrian uprising. Learn more »
HuffPost Live Features Mills College Professor of Education on the Debate over Cursive Writing in Public Schools
Oakland, CA–November 30, 2012 Mills College Professor Ingrid Seyer-Ochi describes the roots of arguments in favor of-and against-teaching cursive writing in public schools. Learn more »
KGO Radio Features Mills MFA Student Discussing Community Engagement through Poetry and Prose
Oakland, CA–November 29, 2012 KGO Radio’s “Good News Oakland” highlights Mills full-tuition assistantships and community writing programs. Learn more »
Mills College Government Professor Weighs in on Escalating Hostilities Surrounding Israel
Oakland, CA–November 16, 2012 Mills College Professor Fred Lawson was interviewed live on KCBS Radio about growing tensions in the Gaza Strip Learn more »
President DeCoudreaux Featured on The Forum Discussing the Future of Higher Education in America
Oakland, CA–November 13, 2012 Mills College President Alecia DeCoudreaux reflects on the value of a liberal arts education. Learn more »
Mills College MFA Candidates Use Poetry and Prose as Tools for Social Change
Oakland, CA–November 13, 2012 Mills implements a unique model of community outreach through student-run writing programs aimed at positively impacting neighborhoods. Learn more »
Mills College Announces Joint MPP/MBA Degree in Public Policy and Business Administration
Oakland, CA–October 31, 2012 Joint degree addresses growing need for professionals able to work within and across public, private, nonprofit, and government sectors. Learn more »
Mills College Hosts Lecture on Former Professor of Studio Art and Beat Generation Artist Jay DeFeo
Oakland, CA–October 23, 2012 Art historian Greil Marcus highlights achievements of the late Jay DeFeo, whose work is featured at an SFMOMA exhibition. Learn more »
Mills College Student Appears on MTV Special
"It Gets Better 2"
Oakland, CA–October 05, 2012 The Emmy®-nominated MTV special, “It Gets Better,” will feature a Mills College student who credits Mills’ culture of inclusivity with her major life decision. Learn more »
Historic Performances Celebrate Rich Tradition of Fine Arts at Mills College
Oakland, CA–September 18, 2012 The rich legacy of fine arts at Mills College will be showcased in two evenings honoring former professor of music, John Cage, and Darius Milhaud Professor of Composition, Pauline Oliveros. Learn more »
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Mills Among the Best Colleges in the West
Oakland, CA–September 12, 2012 Mills College has been named as one of the top-tier regional universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year. Learn more »
Mills College Ranked in the Top 10 of Master’s Universities by Washington Monthly
Oakland, CA–August 28, 2012 The Washington Monthly’s annual College Guide has ranked Mills College among the top master’s universities in the nation. Learn more »
