[2] Robins graduated from the College of Wooster in 1942,[3][4] earned a master's degree from Columbia University, and completed doctoral studies in government at New York University, with a dissertation titled "U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations and the Educational Campaign from Dumbarton Oaks, 1944 through the San Francisco Conference, 1945.

From 1963 to 1971 she was in charge of the USIA's cultural and educational activities, and women's programs at the United States Embassy in Tokyo.

"When our country does something that confirms our image as a nation of freedom, justice and equality of opportunity, then we're tremendously proud.

[1][6][11] Robins-Mowry was named a distinguished alumna of the College of Wooster in 1997,[12] and earned a Meritorious Honor Award from the USIA twice, in 1967 and 1981.

She and her husband began a youth sailing program at the Miles River Yacht Club, and funded an award for sportsmanship.