Looking back on history through The Collegian

Breaking barriers in history: The Collegian’s history of strong woman leaders endures

The original 1891 editorial board of The Rocky Mountain Collegian featured two women: Celia May Southworth and Irene C. Edwards. Since then, hundreds have followed in their footsteps. The Collegian, at the time, was merely following university early advancement in the field of women’s inclusion. Colorado Agricultural College, the first title of Colorado State University, opened in 1870. In 1874, the first graduating class featured three students…