She was honored as a distinguished alumna in 1986.

In 2007 she was also honored as distinguished alumna by Weatherford College.

In 1993 the University of Missouri honored Scott as a distinguished alumna.

Ms. Hoffman was honored as a distinguished alumna.

She has also been recognized as a distinguished alumna by Columbia University's Teachers College for her work in women's and health education.

In 1999, the Vanderbilt University law school named her as its Distinguished Alumna for the year, the first woman to be so honored.

In 2004, she was honored as a Distinguished Alumna of Monmouth University.

The College of St. Benedict honored Hynes as a distinguished alumna in 2007.

That same year she was named a Distinguished Alumna by the Claremont School of Theology.

In 2003, she was honored as a distinguished alumna of Purdue University for her professional achievements, dedication to community, and involvement with Purdue.