Martha Blackburn was the first black woman to graduate from Ohio University back in 1916. Honor her legacy of being the first woman of color to receive a degree from Ohio University.

Women sadly only make 83% of the median salary that men do. The wage gap is even larger for women of color.

In 1987, Congress declared March Women’s History month which brings gives us a chance to honor the critical role women have played in history.

Women’s Center at Ohio University was founded in 2007 helping bring programing, resources and build a community of strong women and likeminded people.