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Alumna continues career of service to minority students as Simmons VP

March 8, 2021

A graduate degree and 17 years of UofL employment helped launch Phyllis Clark ’01 into her jobs today as vice president for student services at Simmons College of Kentucky and a consultant for empowering women.

Kentucky women authors to share stories of struggle and hope during 15th annual festival

March 1, 2021

A thoughtful commentary on the segregation of swimming pools and stereotypes of African Americans and swimming is told through one young woman’s journey, from being told not to get into the pool to competing on Central High School’s swim team.

A look back at UofL's women's history

March 1, 2021

In 1907, UofL’s College of Liberal Arts opened on West Broadway, offering more than a dozen departments and admitting “both ladies and gentlemen.” The first graduating class in 1908 was comprised of 10 women and eight men, according to “The Univer