Women's colleges have had a long and prestigious role in the education of American women. This volume offers insights into the continuing significant role of wo

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More than 150 colleges in the United States were founded by nuns, and over time they have served many constituencies, setting some educational trends while refl

The role of women in higher education, as in many other settings, has undergone dramatic changes during the past two decades. This significant period of progres