St Hugh's College, Oxford

History

St Hugh's College, founded in 1886, was originally a women's only college (as was Somerville College, St Anne's College, Lady Margaret Hall and St Hilda's College), although it became coeducational in 1986.

Related Topics:
1886 - Somerville College - St Anne's College - Lady Margaret Hall - St Hilda's College - 1986

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The college was founded by Elizabeth Wordsworth, a great niece of the famous poet. The name of the college was that of Hugh of Avalon who was canonized in 1220.

Related Topics:
Elizabeth Wordsworth - Poet - Hugh of Avalon - 1220

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St Hugh's College has an active Junior Common Room (JCR) currently headed by JCR President Stephanie Charalambous (affectionately referred to as "El Presidente").

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