Anita M. Kellogg joined as a Physical Education staff member in 1893, serving as Director of Physical Culture for Women and an elocution instructor. As one of the first female staff at the University...

Jennette E.C. Lincoln was hired in 1898 as Director of Physical Training for Women and held the role until 1909. In 1913, she wrote *The Festival Book*, describing dances and games for schools....

Dr. Parul Choudhary, GRID Alumna, is an architect, planner, organic farmer and social impact entrepreneur. We asked Dr. Parul Choudhary about her current work and...

Katharine Lucinda Sharp earned her library science degree in 1892 under Melvil Dewey, creator of the Dewey Decimal System. Dewey recommended her as founding director for the first Midwest library...

Katherine Merrill, the first female professor at the University of Illinois, was hired as Assistant Professor of Literature in 1892. Known as the “preceptress” to students, this unofficial role...

Martha Jakson Kyle earned a BA in 1897 and an MA in 1899, both in English/Rhetoric. She taught English and Rhetoric and was Acting Dean of Undergraduates in 1905-06, sitting on the Council of...

Mary Louise Page is the 1st woman in the US to obtain an architecture degree. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Science form the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. She was very...

Louisa C. Allen was hired in 1874 in the Domestic Science Department, the same year the first female students graduated. Though not officially a Professor, she’s considered the first female faculty...

Lucy Flower was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1895 as the first female trustee and first elected female official in Illinois. She pushed for women's gains at the University, including hiring...