Branscomb Quadrangle

  • Vanderbilt University

    Kate Lupton: Vanderbilt’s First Female Graduate

    Founded for the education of young men, Vanderbilt from its earliest days allowed a handful of women to attend classes as “listeners.” In 1879, 20-year-old Kate Lupton silently broke the gender barrier when she received her diploma in private for a master of arts degree. Read More

    Jul 31, 2015