She earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Michigan in 1899, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

"[6] Robinson was named the first dean of the Women's College of Delaware at the University of Delaware, where she worked as an administrator, an educator and the live-in Resident Dean for the 48 female students of the first-year class.

In the early 1920’s, she accompanied a co-educational study abroad trip to France.

[2] Initially, Robinson managed the College's only three female professors (who taught Home Economics, Education, and Chemistry/Athletics) in addition to a secretary, a dorm matron and a security guard.

[2] In the College's early days, Robinson was the only woman able to cast a vote in the administrative committee of five.