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Women make history every day – let’s remove the barriers that stand in their way

UW Presidential Blog

National Women’s History Month , celebrated in March, is our annual opportunity to learn about the women, Huskies and otherwise, who have changed the world for the better and to continue to widen the pathways for women to achieve even more. The UW is committed to advancing gender equity and diversity in all aspects of our community.

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The Importance of Women’s Leadership in Higher Education

Kortext University Leaders' Blog

International Women’s Day (IWD) is annually on March 8 th around the world to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle for gender equality which is still very present in this day and age. But we’re not there yet.

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Here are 9 ways higher education can ensure rural America’s long-term vitality

University Business

are often stigmatized for their meek economies and decaying industries amid the overwhelming presence of the digitized, globalized and unmistakably urban world that predominates the United States. Rural towns in the U.S. “Rural America needs more strategies and investment to hold onto its good jobs and create more economic opportunity.”

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Business School Strategies to Advance Women in MBA Programs and Leadership

Insight Into Diversity

After repeatedly being passed up for advancement opportunities and raises and then later learning of the gender pay gap in her role as an event planner, Susanna McElroy decided it was time to make a change. Racial and pay equity are major career roadblocks for women.

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Technology’s Role in Inclusive STEM Education

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 3 minutes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields have always had a noticeable gender gap which, sadly, continues to this day. The pay gap is a testament to this, with women only earning about 74% of their male colleague’s pay and people of color making even less.

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College Sports: A Work in Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Among the things young people explore is how the world perceives them, which can be discouraging for people of color who feel like they are only valued for their athletic accomplishments. NIL While the NCAA remains opposed to pay-for-play, NIL is a reality in college sports. Four years later, 82.8% of athletic conferences.

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Dartmouth Launches Fellowship Program for STEM Diversity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Akré raised her hand and described some of the decisions that people in that position have to make—like whether to pay for insurance or whether to pay for gasoline or a cell phone bill. Akré sees the fellowship as evidence that the STEM world may be embracing these realities. “In Diverse teams simply do better science,” he said.