Women’s Advancement Magazine

There is transformative power in the word “yes.” This seventh issue of W magazine is dedicated to just that—our “yes” moments in life that can lead to endless possibilities and meaningful connections.

The second edition of this inspiring newsletter celebrates the enduring Hartford College for Women legacy. The feature story highlights the familial and women’s empowerment bond between Jane Claflin Tamaccio ’68 (HCW) and her granddaughter Christina Stone ’24, an alumna of The Women’s Advancement Initiative’s LEAD program.

The Hartford College for Women legacy is rich with stories. Read the commemorative book which celebrates the biographical timeline of events and people that shaped this legacy. If you are interested in ordering a hard copy book, email womenadv@hartford.edu.

This special anniversary issue celebrates Hartford College for Women and “90 Years of Educating Women in Hartford.” The 1933 “noble experiment”’ grew into an empowering legacy that connects a sisterhood across time. Read stories that honor our past, celebrate the present, and grant this legacy to the future.

This special anniversary issue celebrates 10 years of our LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program. Read inspiring stories about strength and celebration, the HCW legacy, and our organization’s impact.

Discover how our LEAD students, HCW alumnae, and friends embrace diversity, build community, persevere, and demonstrate resiliency every day.

Learn more about our LEAD students, the HCW legacy, our Laura Johnson Leaders, and much more.

Read about the programs development over 85 years, lead student success stories, Dorothy Goodwin scholars, and much more.

Read about how the LEAD program helps student accept prestigious internship, how students build strong networks, and what brought Karin and Bill Stahl to LEAD.