Beatrice McMillan Field graduated from Newcomb College in 1928 and earned an MA from Tulane University in 1942. While at Newcomb, she was involved in YWCA, Cabinte, Dramatic Club, Debating Club, Alpha Sigma Sigma, Debating Council, Class President, House Council, Volley Ball, Newcomb Basketball, Spalding Basketball, Baseball, Student Body President, and Tulane Student Council. She was Director of Tulane Alumni Association.