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Kate Galt Zaneis was the first woman to serve as president of a public four-year
college in the history of the United States.

First female president of four year college shapes history

Addison Martin, Staff Writer May 20, 2021

In May of 1935, national history was made at what is now Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Kate Galt Zaneis was appointed president of what was then known as Southeastern Teachers College, making...

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