Howell rose to the occasion and during the following nine years Bowdoin was transformed: among other changes, women were admitted for the first time, and hitherto neglected subjects like Afro - American studies added to the curriculum.
Howell performed well in response to a special situation and during the following nine years Bowdoin was transformed: among other changes, women were admitted for the first time, and hitherto neglected subjects like Afro - American studies added to the curriculum.