Early Life and Education of Laura Ingraham: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Laura Ingraham. From birth to education, explore key events.

Laura Ingraham is a prominent American conservative television host, best known for hosting *The Ingraham Angle* on Fox News Channel since 2017. She is also the editor-in-chief of LifeZette. Prior to her television career, Ingraham hosted *The Laura Ingraham Show*, a nationally syndicated radio program, solidifying her presence as a leading voice in conservative media.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

June 19, 1963: Laura Ingraham Born

On June 19, 1963, Laura Anne Ingraham was born. She is an American conservative television presenter who hosts The Ingraham Angle on Fox News Channel and is the editor-in-chief of LifeZette.

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1981: Graduated from Glastonbury High School

In 1981, Laura Ingraham graduated from Glastonbury High School.

1984: Controversial Articles in The Dartmouth Review

In 1984, while editor-in-chief of The Dartmouth Review, Ingraham wrote several controversial articles, including one that outed members of the campus Gay Students Association.

1985: Graduated from Dartmouth College

In 1985, Ingraham graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature and Russian.

1991: Earned Juris Doctor Degree

In 1991, Ingraham earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia.

1991: Graduated with a Juris Doctor

In 1991, Laura Ingraham graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.

1996: Organized Dark Ages Weekend

In 1996, Laura Ingraham and Jay P. Lefkowitz organized the first Dark Ages Weekend in response to Renaissance Weekend.

1997: Changed Views on Homosexuality

In 1997, Ingraham wrote an essay in The Washington Post stating she changed her views on homosexuality after witnessing her gay brother's struggle with his partner's AIDS diagnosis.

April 2005: Announced breast cancer treatment

In April 2005, Laura Ingraham announced that she had undergone treatment for breast cancer.

2008: Adopted daughter Maria

In 2008, Laura Ingraham adopted a girl, Maria, from Guatemala.

2009: Adopted son Michael Dmitri

In 2009, Laura Ingraham adopted a boy, Michael Dmitri, from Russia.

2011: Adopted son Nikolai Peter

In 2011, Laura Ingraham adopted a second boy, Nikolai Peter, from Russia.

2016: Criticized Bushism

During the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries, Laura Ingraham said she considered the Iraq war a mistake and criticized "Bushism" as Trump ran against Jeb Bush.

2016: Expressed support for Trump

In 2016 after Trump became the Republican nominee Laura Ingraham expressed support for Trump during her speech at the Republican National Committee.

2024: Suggested Republicans might 'turn the page' from Trump

In 2022, Laura Ingraham suggested that Republican voters might "turn the page" and back another 2024 presidential candidate "if we can get someone who has all Trump's policies, who's not Trump".