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Born
Euphemia Lofton Haynes was born Martha Euphemia Lofton on September 11, 1890, in Washington
-Her father Dr. Williams S. Lofton, a black dentist, and her mother a black Lavina Day Lofton a kindergarten teacher. -
Graduation
Haynes started her educational journey at Miner Normal School, Washington D.C. where she graduated with distinction. -
Bachelor's Degree
She then attended Smith College in Massachusetts and earned her Bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in psychology. -
Marriage
On 17 May 1917, Euphemia married Harold Appo Haynes. He was a childhood friend and a teacher. -
Entering the Education Department
In 1930, Haynes received a master's degree in education from the University of Chicago. That same year, she founded the math department at Miner Teachers College. Also becoming a professor at the college in 1930. Haynes remained head of the school's math department for nearly 30 years. -
First African American Women to get a Ph.D. in mathmatics.
Finally, at the age of 53, she earned her Ph.D. in mathematics from the Catholic University of America in 1943. She became the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D.in mathematics -
Retiring
She retired in 1959 after teaching 47 years. in a variety of settings. but devoted her time to many organizations and causes such as the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women and Committee of International Social Welfare -
Awards
Euphemia Lofton Haynes was awarded the Papal Medal - Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice from the Catholic Church. -
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Washington, D.C. Board of Education
Haynes served as president of the Washington, D.C. Board of Education from 1960 to 1968. She was the first African American woman to hold this position. -
Died
Haynes died on July 25, 1980, at the age of 89, in Washington, D.C. Upon her death, the Catholic University of America received a bequest of $700,000 from her estate, with which they endowed a chair and established a student loan fund in their education department.
