In 1913 she earned a PhD in German at the University of Illinois; her master's thesis and doctoral dissertation were both about German-American writer Therese Albertine Luise Robinson, also known as "Frau Talvj".

"[4] As dean, Voigt held weekly fireside chat sessions in her home, and led Saturday hikes.

[5][6] In 1922, she spoke to audiences of girls in Nashville about the "three B's" of a happy and successful life, which she listed as "be buoyant, be generous, be idealistic.

[10][11] Voigt lived and traveled with the chair of the Ohio University English department, Edith Wray,[15][16] at a home nicknamed "the Irmatage", and was often seen on campus with a companion dog, Lady.

[19][20] Ohio University Libraries holds Voigt's papers, and other materials related to her life and career.