“As the nation’s fifth oldest women’s college, Judson was founded in 1838 by Baptists in Marion to educate young women in a Christian environment. The independent, liberal arts college was named for Ann Hasseltine Judson, America’s first female foreign missionary, and remains affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention. Judson is committed to a quality, valuable education for women of the future. Judson was listed among the Top 20 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges 2011 in U.S. News & World Report for having a “thoroughly engaging academic program,” a recognition obtained from nominations by high school guidance counselors from top high schools throughout the nation. Judson was also named a 2011 Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine and is a supporter of the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans.”