Kentucky College for Women's History: Revealing the story of women at Centre College

Women Throughout Centre College's History

Women's Life on the Lexington Avenue Campus (1925-1962)

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, its progression to the Kentucky College for Women in 1913, to the physical merge of its campus with Centre College in 1962. Developments in women's rights are evident throughout the history of KCW; the enactment of Title IX in 1972 served 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.

Links to each notable event on the timeline are listed below in alphabetical order:

 
 
 

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  1. History: From Caldwell Institute to Centre College KS

Contents of this tag:

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