Maudelle Brown Bousfield
Maudelle Brown Bousfield was the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Illinois. She graduated in 1906 with a degree in Mathematics. Later in life, Maudelle became the first female African American principal of a Chicago public school. Bousefield Hall in the Ikenberry Commons was named in her honor.
Mary Busey
Mary Busey was an influential member of the Board of Trustees from 1904 until 1930. Coming from a local well-known family, this allowed her to advance opportunities for female students. Mary was influential in establishing on-campus housing for women, and Busey Hall is named in her honor.
Laura B. Evans
Laura B. Evans became a member of the Board of Trustees in 1903, one of the very first women to join the Board after Lucy Flower. Laura remained on the Board until her death in 1932. The Residence Hall Evans Hall is named in her honor.
Isabel Bevier
Isabel Bevier joined the Domestic Science department at the University of Illinois in 1900. Isabel industrialized the Home Economics Program at the University in a way that brought distinction to the school as a leader. In doing so, she revolutionized higher education for women. Bevier Hall on campus is named in her honor.