St Hugh's College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
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.
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.
St Hugh's College has an active Junior Common Room (JCR) currently headed by JCR President Stephanie Charalambous (affectionately referred to as "El Presidente")
Notable Former Students
External Link
Official website
Last updated: 06-02-2005 12:07:31
