Lincoln University Alumna Leads with Purpose in New Role at Stephens College

Lincoln University alumna Rabekah Stewart '01 has been appointed as vice president for student success and engagment at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.

Growing up in Jefferson City, Rabekah D. Stewart experienced firsthand the power of education to transform lives. She has since spent more than 25 years expanding access and opportunity for students. Stewart has been named vice president for student success and engagement at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. 

“I believe deeply in the transformative power of education,” Stewart said. “I look forward to partnering with the Stephens College community to create pathways for every student to succeed, belong and lead.”

A 2001 graduate of Lincoln University of Missouri, Stewart earned her bachelor’s degree in English and secondary education, a master’s in higher education administration and urban leadership from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and a doctorate in higher education leadership from Walden University.

Most recently, she served as assistant vice president for student affairs at Missouri State University, where she led TRIO programs and student success initiatives focused on access, retention, and closing achievement gaps.

At Stephens College, Stewart oversees college-wide strategies centered on student achievement, well-being, experiential learning, leadership and career pathways and engagement.

Stewart is a Diamond Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and serves on regional and national boards focused on educational attainment and community impact.