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Mary Rippon has the distinction of being the first female professor at the University of Colorado at a time when women were relegated to teaching in public or private elementary schools but not in higher education.
Rippon, hired in 1878 at age 28, taught English grammar, French and German languages and gave instruction in mathematics.
Professor Rippon was so popular with students that when attempts were made to replace her with a male instructor, the student body revolted en...