At Rosemont College, Campus Ministry is thrilled to continue celebrating Women’s History Month by sharing powerful stories of women who have transformed our world. Every week, inspiring portraits and stories light up the TV screen in the lobby of the Sharon Latchaw Hirsh Community Center — your daily gathering spot on campus.
This week, Rosemont proudly honors Malala Yousafzai.
Malala Yousafzai’s Courageous Journey
Born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan, Malala is a fearless Pakistani activist, film and television producer, and the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history. At just 17 years old in 2014, she became the first Pakistani and the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight for girls’ education.
Her story is one of extraordinary bravery. As a young girl blogging under a pseudonym for the BBC, Malala spoke out against the Taliban’s ban on girls attending school. On October 9, 2012, at the age of 15, she was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen while riding the school bus home. The world watched in horror and then in awe as she survived, recovered, and came back even stronger. Instead of silence, she chose to raise her voice louder than ever.
A Global Impact: The Nobel Prize & Beyond
Today, Malala continues her mission through the Malala Fund, fighting for every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, and quality education. She has also become a film and TV producer, using storytelling to amplify the voices of girls worldwide. Her bestselling memoir, I Am Malala, and the Oscar nominated documentary He Named Me Malala have inspired millions.
Tribute at Rosemont College
At Rosemont College, where education is our mission and empowering every voice is our promise, Malala’s story hits home. She reminds us that the right to learn is not a privilege but a human right, and that even the smallest voice, when lifted with courage, can echo around the globe. Come visit the Sharon Latchaw Hirsh Community Center lobby this week to see Malala’s image and read more about her journey.
March: Women's History Month 2026
March is Women's History Month. It began locally in Santa Rosa, California as Women's History Week in 1978, and in 1987, Congress passed a law to recognize it Women's History Month law. Learn more in the Cultural Heritage Gallery.
Each week of March 2026, Campus Ministry featured a different woman who has impacted history. Click to lean more about each weekly honoree including Margaret "Marge" "Pancho" Villa-Cryan, Suzan Shown Harjo, Patsy T. Mink, Malala Yousafzai, and Beatrix Farrand.
Women's Baseball History in the Making at Rosemont
Rosemont is helping to write a new chapter for women in baseball thanks to freshman Gisella "Gigi" Schiano who is the first woman ever to play on the Men's Baseball team at Rosemont (the team just secured the first win of their final NCAA III season yesterday, March 1, 2026), and who has already been drafted into the Women's Pro Baseball League -- the first professional women's baseball league to exist in 70 years!
The Rosemont Experience
At Rosemont, we believe that no matter what discipline you study, effective communication and problem solving are cornerstones to success. That’s why students take classes across multiple disciplines—to learn to approach complex situations from multiple angles. We also recognize the importance of real world experience in preparing you for a career. In fact, every student engages in at least one internship, volunteer effort, or service learning opportunity.
In the Heart of Suburban Philadelphia's Iconic Main Line
- Beautiful 58 acre Main Line campus located in serene suburban Philadelphia.
- Current students have access to world class advanced degree programs through exclusive partnerships.
- Rooted in Catholicism we welcome all faiths and beliefs.
- Coveted 11:1 student to faculty ratio providing an unparalleled educational experience.
- An average class size of 13 ensures a high caliber, personalized education.
