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Women's History: Biographies

March is Women's History Month, celebrating the achievements and struggles of women.

This is a small sampling of the many women who contributed to the richness and diversity of American history, politics, economics, publishing, literature and entertainment. Use the links below or the menu on the Biographies tab to access biographical information and materials available through the Full Sail Library and other resources for some of the individuals included here.

Activists and Political Figures

World Leaders

Authors, Poets and Artists

Environmentalists and Scientists

Other Lists

Musicians, Entertainers, Filmmakers and Sports Figures

Business & Professional Women

  • Mary Barra (GM)
  • Rosalind Brewer (Walgreens - only Black woman Fortune 500 CEO)
  • Adena Friedman (NASDAQ)
  • Melinda Gates (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation)
  • Judith McKenna (Wal-Mart)
  • Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook)
  • Carole Tomé (UPS)
  • Oprah Winfrey (OWN)