Ruth J. Simmons named president of Smith College, becoming the first African-American woman to become the head of a major college or university.
Posted By The Editors | November 26th, 2008 | Category: This Week in History | Comments Off
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Ruth J. Simmons named president of Smith College, becoming the first African-American woman to become the head of a major college or university.
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