Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! The 1st women at La Salle University arrived in 1963 with the Sisters' Science Institute. In 1967 women were admitted to the Evening Division, in 1969 students from Germantown Hospital + Chestnut Hill College were able to take classes, and in 1970 LSU went fully coed.

For this month's #ArchivesHashtagParty we're showing off a poster from when Odetta and Leon Bibb, two famous folk singers and Civil Rights activists of the 1950s and 1960s, visited La Salle University in 1963. #ArchivesMusic

Dr. Minna Weinstein was hired in 1967 as one of the first two female professors La Salle University. Known as Mickey, she became the first female full professor in 1974. She also helped establish a women’s center on campus and created a course on women’s history. #WomensHistoryMonth

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today we're highlighting Dr. Kathryn Fitzgerald, '68, the 1st woman to graduate from La Salle University. A member of The Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, she transferred to La Salle in 1967 when the Evening Division went co-ed #WomensHistoryMonth

Dr. Robin L. Smith, 1983 La Salle University alum, briefly taught gymnastics and entered seminary before earning her PhD in counseling psychology. She went on to be the on-air therapist for The Oprah Winfrey Show and became a well-known relationship expert. #WomensHistoryMonth

In 2022, Ellen Reilly, ’83, became the first woman to serve as Chair of La Salle’s Board of Trustees. Learn about her role at La Salle and her professional journey. #WomensHistoryMonth lasalle.edu/blog/2022/03/1…

Dr. Barbara Millard joined La Salle University in 1972 and co-founded Building Blocks Child Development Center that year. She was the 1st woman to be Faculty Senate President, and she was the first woman and non-Brother to be Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. #WomensHistoryMonth

Happy Charter Day, and happy 160th birthday La Salle University! On March 20, 1863 La Salle College received its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The college opened at St. Michael's Parish at 2nd and Jefferson.

A look back at what once…as we look ahead to an even brighter future. Today is Charter Day, when we celebrate our 160th anniversary, an enduring legacy, and our historic Lasallian mission.

Want to learn more about the history of La Salle University? Stop by the Connelly Library basement! The University Archives has a two-case exhibit on display covering the last 160 years of La Salle.

Once an Explorer, always an Explorer! You can help us support La Salle University’s Day of Giving and celebrate our 160th anniversary by donating at bit.ly/3lCmSJA

We’re excited to announce that many of the The Masque programs from 1936 to 2005 are now online! The Masque, La Salle University's student-run theater group, has been staging productions nearly without pause since its inception in 1934. digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/themasque/

Dr. Diane Moyer, ’80, was on the basketball, softball, diving, + field hockey teams La Salle University. After missing the '80 Olympics, she competed in '84, winning bronze with the U.S. field hockey team. She later earned her PhD + has been a professor since 1996. #WomensHistoryMonth

Retired journalist and former president of The Associated Press Tom Curley, '70, stopped by campus this week to meet with communication students, members of The Collegian staff, and President Allen.

Congrats to all the La Salle XC/Track athletes that participated in the Penn Relays yesterday, and good luck to everyone competing tomorrow! You're joining a long list of La Salle University students (and faculty!) who have participated in the Penn Relays over the years. #GoExplorers!

Congratulations La Salle University Explorers, you did it! #LaSalleGrad22 #LaSalleGrad23

New Collection Alert! La Salle University Summer Music Theatre programs from 1962-1988 are now online! You can browse them at digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/musictheatre/

Have you ever wondered how Holroyd and Hayman Hall received their names? Watch and learn about the history behind famous names on campus.

Visitors to the Wister’s home on what is today La Salle’s campus used pencil to sign the scarf, and it’s believed Sarah Tyler Wister embroidered their signatures permanently through needlepoint.

In case you need a reason to visit the Connelly Library, we have new exhibit cases and a new exhibit to check out! Stop by to learn all about the history of Music Theatre La Salle University and see photographs, programs, promotional materials, and more.