
Dr. Graham joined the faculty at the University of Virginia in 1971 and taught there until her retirement in 1994.
Graham grew up on a farm and was an accomplished athlete winning several city tennis championships. She was also an avid golfer. She began her career as a public health nurse and then decided to further her education in the field. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing and an educational doctorate from the University of Virginia. She also held a master’s degree in public health nursing from Emory University in Atlanta.


