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SAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS TIMES ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT
Hillman brings a deep sense of social justice, especially regarding women and gender. Learn more »
THE NEW YORK TIMES GIVES A SHOUT-OUT TO MILLS AND OAKLAND
The architectural treasures of the Mills campus, including several buildings designed by Julia Morgan, are not to be missed. Learn more »
Advocate for Diversity in STEM Fields to Deliver Russell Women in Science Lecture October 25
Oakland, CA–September 26, 2016 The challenges facing women of color in science over the last 40 years is the topic of this year’s Russell Women in Science Lecture Series, titled “The Double Bind: Women of Color in Science, 40 Years and Counting!” Learn more »
U.S. News and World Report Ranks Mills Among Best Colleges in the West
Oakland, CA–September 13, 2016 Mills College has been named one of the top regional universities in the West by U.S. News and World Report for the ninth consecutive year. Learn more »
Mills Financial Aid Experts Featured in Oakland Magazine, Share Tips to Avoid Tuition Debt
Oakland, CA–September 02, 2016 Mills College was featured recently in an Oakland Magazine article for parents and students titled “Paying for College? Five Steps to Remember.” Learn more »
Mills Named One of the Best 381 Colleges in the Nation by The Princeton Review
Oakland, CA–August 30, 2016 The Princeton Review recognizes Mills as one of the best colleges in the nation for the 12th consecutive year. Learn more »
Mills Honored for Measuring and Improving Student Learning
Oakland, CA–August 22, 2016 Mills College was named one of just ten national Excellence in Assessment designations for commitment to measuring student success. Learn more »
Mills College Swimmer Melissa Berkay Sets World Record
Oakland, CA–August 18, 2016 The Mercury News reported today, that Melissa Berkay, a 25 year-old junior at Mills College set a world record for crossing the Catalina Channel. She also became the first American swimmer to ever cross the 20.2 mile Channel while swimming in the butterfly stroke only. Learn more » 
Mills College Inaugurates Elizabeth L. Hillman as 14th President, Celebrates Convocation
Oakland, CA–August 08, 2016 On Friday, September 23, 2016, the Board of Trustees of Mills College will inaugurate Elizabeth L. Hillman as 14th president of the oldest women’s college in the West. Learn more »
Architect Julia Morgan’s Groundbreaking Work at Mills College Featured on KQED Radio’s Forum
Oakland, CA–August 01, 2016 Forum host Dave Iverson speaks with Historian Karen McNeill and Architect and Attorney Julia Donoho about the work of Architect Julia Morgan’s legacy in the Bay Area, including her groundbreaking work designing El Campanil, a 72-foot, Mission-style clock tower at Mills College. Learn more »
American Association of University Women Honors Two at Mills
Oakland, CA–July 20, 2016 The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has awarded funding to two Mills College women for the 2016–17 academic year.
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Mills Receives $1.4 Million Grant For Low-Income College Prep
Oakland, CA–July 26, 2016 Mills College received a $1.4 million, five-year grant from the US Department of Education to motivate and prepare low-income Oakland high school students for college. Learn more »
Mills Swimmer Makes Scholar All-America Team
Oakland, CA–July 22, 2016 Melissa Berkay, the Mills College swimmer who made school history when she qualified for the NCAA Division III national championships in March, was named recently to the Scholar All-America Team for her academic and athletic achievements. Learn more »
Mills Receives National Environmental Award
Oakland, CA–July 18, 2016 Mills College received a national environmental sustainability award for its efforts to reduce water, gas and electricity use, and for its recycling, reusing and composting programs. Learn more »
Mills MFA in Studio Art Program Receives Prestigious Awards
Oakland, CA–July 14, 2016 The Mills College MFA program in studio art announced cash awards from two prestigious arts organizations in recognition of faculty and student excellence. Learn more »
Forbes Ranks Mills Among Top US Colleges
Oakland, CA–July 11, 2016 An education from Mills College is well worth the cost in terms of post-graduate salaries, according to Forbes newly released list of “America’s Top Colleges 2016.” Learn more »
Mills Mathematics Professor Awarded Fulbright Teaching Grant to Italy
Oakland, CA–July 06, 2016 Mills College Mathematics Professor Steven Givant was awarded a one-year Fulbright US Scholar grant to teach and conduct research at the University of Trento in Trento, Italy beginning in September. Learn more »
Mills College Featured in Fiske Guide to Colleges for 11th Consecutive Year
Oakland, CA–July 01, 2016 For the 11th consecutive year, Mills College is featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges. Learn more »
Hollywood Legend Olivia de Havilland Sends a Shout Out to Mills in People Magazine
Oakland, CA–July 01, 2016 Asked if there's any advice she'd give to her younger self, she replies, "Take a long leave of absence from the Warner contract and go to Mills College, where the scholarship I had won in 1934 is still waiting for me!" Learn more »
Elizabeth L. Hillman Begins Presidency at Mills College
Oakland, CA–July 01, 2016 Elizabeth L. Hillman officially assumed her duties at Mills College today, becoming the 14th president of the 164-year-old women’s college.
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Mills Biology Professor Jenn Smith Delivers Commencement Speech at UCLA’s Institute of Society and Genetics
Oakland, CA–June 30, 2016 Mills College Biology Professor Jenn Smith said humans can benefit from studying cooperation among animals to create a better society during a commencement address at UCLA’s Institute of Society and Genetics. Learn more »
Mills College Elects New Board Chair
Oakland, CA–June 16, 2016 The Members of the Mills College Board of Trustees elected Katie Sanborn as the new chair of the board at their May 20016 meeting. Learn more »
