Katherine Whitehorn

Katherine Whitehorn

Katherine Whitehorn was a British journalist and columnist born on March 2nd, 1928. She graduated from Newham College in Cambridge, where she worked as a columnist for the Observer from 1960 to 1996. She became known for her wit, humour, and observance of the lives of women. She was elected unopposed by students at the University of St Andrews in 1982 to become the first woman to be elected Rector of a Scottish University, as well as St Andrews’ first female Lord Rector.

She held this position for 3 years, stepping down in 1985. Her pioneering role in the history of the University of St Andrews is reflected by the university naming a new hall of residence after her, when Whitehorn Hall opened its doors in 2018. She was appointed CBE in the 2014 New Year Honours for her services to journalism.

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