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Women in History Spotlight: Helene Ruth Foellinger
Helene Ruth Foellinger graduated in 1932 with a B.A. in Mathematics and was active in Pi Beta Phi, Mortar Board, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Mu Epsilon, and Torch. She served on the student council and as the women’s editor of *The Daily Illini*. In 1935, she joined the News Publishing Company, later becoming its president and publisher of the Fort Wayne Indiana News-Sentinel. Foellinger had a 45-year publishing career, won numerous awards, and donated $3 million to restore the auditorium at her alma mater, now named in her honor.
- Prof. Min Zhan of the School of Social Work has been appointed Director of WGGP beginning August 16. Min brings a long history of collaboration with WGGP and its Gender Relations in International Development interdisciplinary graduate minor, which is housed in the School of Social Work, where... Read full story Dr. Min Zhan named as WGGP Director
Alumni Spotlight: Pronoy Rai
Dr. Pronoy Rai's academic journey was enriched by the Gender and International Development (GRID) minor program. WGGP fellowships from the program supported his research in India and paved the way for his academic career. Dr. Rai is also a dedicated educator, teaching "Gender and International Development" to undergraduates. Current position: Dr. Pronoy Rai is an associate professor of Geography Location: at Portland State University in Oregon. What is the focus of your...