Origins
The college is named after Lucy Cavendish (1841-1925), an aristocrat who campaigned for the reform of women's education.
The current President of Lucy Cavendish is Dame Veronica Sutherland.
Lucy Cavendish is one of the least wealthy colleges with an estimated financial endowment of £9m (2003).

Other
See also Category:Presidents of Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge

Dame Veronica Sutherland
Baroness Perry of Wouthwark
Dame Anne Warburton
Mrs Phyllis Hetzel Notable staff and alumnae
See also Category:Honorary Fellows of Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge

Prof. Carol Black
Prof. E. Margaret Burbridge
Dame Judy Dench
Lady Grantchester
Judith Hanratty
Dame Pauline Harris
Mrs Phyllis Hetzel
Prof. Anne McLaren
HM Queen Margrethe of Denmark
Dr Barbara Oldham
Baroness Perry of Southwark
Prof. Alison Richard
Dame Cath Tizard
Prof. Janet Todd
Mrs Claire Tomalin
Baroness Trumpington of Sandwich
Dame Anne Warburton
Anna Ford
Anne Overs
Dame Stella Rimington