Author
Jeannette Augustus Marks
Jeannette Augustus Marks was an American professor at Mount Holyoke College whose legacy is honored by the college's LGBTQ+ cultural center.
- Lived
- 1875–1964
- Nationality
- American
- Language
- English
Jeannette Augustus Marks (1875–1964) was an American academic who served as a professor at Mount Holyoke College. Throughout her career, she contributed to the educational environment of the institution, establishing a lasting presence within the college community.\n\nIn recognition of her significance, she became the namesake of the Jeannette Marks Cultural Center, formerly known as the Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Community Center. The center serves as a dedicated space on the Mount Holyoke campus, offering support, advocacy, and programming for LGBT students and their allies.
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