Ada Comstock

Ada Comstock was a pioneering American educator who significantly expanded opportunities for women in higher education. As the president of Radcliffe College (a women's college affiliated with Harvard), she championed non-traditional students, including older women and those with interrupted education, by creating flexible degree programs. Her innovative approach shifted perceptions about women's roles in academia, promoting lifelong learning and increased access. Comstock’s leadership helped to advance gender equality in education, making her a key figure in the history of American higher learning.