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Illinois Global Institute Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity

Maria Leonard

Maria Leonard became Dean of Women at UIUC in 1923, serving until 1945. She founded Alpha Lambda Delta in 1924 to recognize academic excellence among freshman women. A strong advocate for female students, Leonard played a key role in advancing opportunities for women on campus.

Illinois Global Institute Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity

201 Coble Hall, MC-401

801 S. Wright Street

Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 333-1994

Email: wggp@illinois.edu

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