Kentucky College for Women's History: Revealing the story of women at Centre College Main Menu History: From Caldwell Institute to Centre College SECTION 1 Women's Life on the Lexington Avenue Campus (1925-1962) SECTION 2 Sports: Female Athletes Through Time SECTION 3 Women's Life on Centre's Campus (1962 - 2000) SECTION 4 Legacy: Current Day SECTION 5

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Kentucky College for Women has progressed and adapted to change over its dynamic history. This change has encompassed the opening of the college in 1860 as the Caldwell Female Institute and progression to the Kentucky College for Women in 1913 to the physical merge of its campus with Centre College in 1962. Progression in women's rights is evident throughout the history of KCW and its transition to Centre College. The enactment of Title IX in 1972 serves as a milestone for women in education. More recently, Centre College has adapted these changes through its implementation of the law. These notable events combine to demonstrate the progression made throughout Centre College's history.

Notable dates pertaining to KCW and Centre College history are marked on the timeline. Starred information leads to external articles with more information on the subject. Click the link to find more information.

 

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  1. History: From Caldwell Institute to Centre College KS

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  1. TIMELINE INSTRUCTIONS
  2. Women began to apply to Centre College
  3. Centre sorority system founded
  4. 19th Amendment ratified
  5. President Spragens beings his presidency at Centre College
  6. Women and men bus across town between campuses
  7. All freshman dorms become co-ed
  8. Women's Department of Centre College opens its doors
  9. East Hall added
  10. West Hall and Morgan Hall added
  11. Reopened under name Caldwell Female Institute
  12. Renamed Caldwell Female College
  13. Two bachelor of arts degrees presented to Leila Sara McKee and Margaret Eleanor Rudolph
  14. Physical campuses merged
  15. Caldwell merged with the Bell Seminary for Young Ladies
  16. Four New Quad buildings built and named after KCW board members
  17. Renamed Caldwell College
  18. Faculty approve a proposal for a trial co-ed residence hall at Centre
  19. Renamed Kentucky College for Women
  20. Title IX became law