Flint-Goodridge Hospital. In addition, Williams was a member of advisory for the Department of Public Welfare. Because of her contributions to education, Dillard University opened the Fannie C. Williams Hall in 1946 and 1950, which was named after her to honor the work she did in education and to be a public testimonial of all the work she did. In 1961, Williams received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Dillard University. References 1882 births 1980 deaths People from Biloxi, Mississippi Michigan State University alumni African-American educators Straight University alumni People from New Orleans Educators from Louisiana American women educators 20th-century African-American people 20th-century African-American women