Kate Everest Levi
1859–1938 (age 79)
mathematician
Biography
Kate Everest Levi forged a pioneering path in academia, earning advanced degrees at a time when few women were welcomed into the sciences. She taught mathematics with clarity and patience, inspiring generations of students while quietly advocating for wider opportunities for women on university campuses.
Beyond the classroom she lent her voice to efforts that expanded educational access and supported scholarly clubs, assuring that knowledge remained a doorway open to all. Her steady commitment to learning and community continues to be honored beside her family in Homewood Cemetery.