Mary Rippon

Mary Rippon
Mary Rippon
Born(1850-05-25)May 25, 1850
Lisbon, Illinois
DiedSeptember 8, 1935(1935-09-08) (aged 85)
Boulder, Colorado
Known forFirst female professor at University of Colorado
ChildrenMiriam Housel

Mary Rippon (May 25, 1850 - September 8, 1935) is believed to have been the first woman to teach at a state university. She was, however, the first female professor at the University of Colorado Boulder.[1] Rippon began teaching French and German at CU in 1878, became head of Germanic languages and literature, and served at the university until 1909.[2] Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, the location of the annual Colorado Shakespeare Festival, is named in her honor.[3]

  1. ^ "Mary Rippon, the first CU female professor". University Libraries. 2018-03-03. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
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  3. ^ "Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre - CU Presents". CU Presents. Retrieved 2018-05-14.