Anna Francis Clancy and Elizabeth Grace Lotz, received their degree in Pharmacy in 1906, thus becoming the first woman graduates of the new UMSOP.  According to the Terra Mariae Yearbook of 1906 the two women were close friends.  Clancy even worked at Lotz’ family store during their senior year.  There is little evidence of their time at the school; however, the yearbook gives some hints as to their treatment or standing with fellow male students.  The Yearbook superlatives for both girls mentions potential interest by a “bachelor professor,” a concern never expressed before. Continue reading →