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Lorene Rogers

Austin, Texas

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Lorene Rogers was unassuming in style but a trailblazer in academia. As president of the University of Texas, she was the first woman to lead a major public university in the United States. Moreover, she studied biochemistry at a time when few women worked in science. Rogers, 94, died Sunday...

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Harold Martinson had the great pleasure of assisting Univ, of /tex. president while she served the University. She was a grand lady and a true leader for all. She will be remembered for her service.

LORENE ROGERS WAS ONE OF A KIND. SHE MADE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE. MY FAMILY HAS KNOWN HER SINCE SHE WAS IN PROSPER, TEXAS. SHE WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS HER FAMILY.

I had an exceptionally enjoyable relationship with Dr. Rogers during the time she was University of Texas President.

She was truly a fine woman and performed well in her position at UT.