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to consider its colleges and universities as they begin to apply. Many of these colleges may not have the name recognition of large institutions, and the Coalition works to raise awareness of the beneﬁts of attending a women's college. The Coalition also hosts events so the presidents, administration, staff, and other stakeholders can have candid conversations about issues important to the schools and students, and to discuss the impact of higher education today. There are also economic advantages to consider. Women's colleges offer a supportive environment for those undertaking the ﬁnancial commitment of a college education. Nearly all ﬁrst-year, full-time students receive ﬁnancial aid, and almost half are eligible for Pell Grants. They are also more likely to ﬁnish college in four years or less compared to their coed counterparts, so they accrue less college debt. Though all the schools in the WCC offer advantages particular to a women's institution, each shines in a special way. Explore these ar- Alumnae of women's colleges report higher rates of satisfaction with their educational experience than those who attended coed institutions. ticles on some Women's College Coalition members to learn what makes them unique. Members of the Women's College Coalition For more information about women's colleges, visit womenscolleges.org. Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA (see p. 180) College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE (see p. 199) Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Colorado Women's College of the University of Denver Denver, CO Barnard College New York, NY Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Brenau University Gainesville, GA (see p. 182) Brescia University College London, ON (see p. 194) Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA (see p. 195) Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY College of Saint Benedict St. Joseph, MN (see p. 196) College of Saint Elizabeth Morristown, NJ (see p. 197) Columbia College Columbia, SC (see p. 198) Mills College Oakland, CA Smith College Northampton, MA Moore College of Art and Design Philadelphia, PA Spelman College Atlanta, GA Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA Converse College Spartanburg, SC Mount St. Mary's College Los Angeles, CA (see p. 201) Cottey College Nevada, MO (see p. 184) Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Douglass Residential College of Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ (see p. 200) Russell Sage College of the Sage Colleges Troy, NY (see p. 202) Hollins University Roanoke, VA (see p. 186) Judson College Marion, AL Mary Baldwin College Staunton, VA (see p. 188) Meredith College Raleigh, NC (see p. 190) Midway College Midway, KY St. Catherine University St. Paul, MN Stephens College Columbia, MO Sweet Briar College Sweet Briar, VA (see p. 203) Trinity Washington University Washington, DC University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT Wellesley College Wellesley, MA Wesleyan College Macon, GA (see p. 204) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Saint Mary of the Woods, IN Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Salem College Winston-Salem, NC (see p. 192) Scripps College Claremont, CA Simmons College Boston, MA usairwaysmag.com AUGUST 2014 179 http://www.womenscolleges.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2014

Table of Contents
Perspective: CEO Letter
Did You Know?
Hot Spots: Best Cultural Sites
Great Escapes: RIU Hotels and Resorts
Style Spotlight: Beach Wear
Golf: Wyndham Championship
Diversions: Stargazing
Connections: Everybody's Business
Gear Up: Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Vancouver
Great Tastes: Bonefish Grill
Special Section: Orange County, California
University Spotlight: Salisbury University
Special Section: Celebrate Opera
To Your Health: Lumiday and Luminite
Special Section: Newport News, Virginia
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Great Dates: Las Vegas Marathon
Special Section: Women's College Coalition
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Window or Aisle?

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