All Entries in the "Women’s Studies" Category
Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
Montana State Acquires Papers of Former Employee Who Sued the University for Gender Discrimination
Patricia Anderson worked for Montana State University for over three decades. In 1990, she sued the university, ultimately winning her case that revealed a pattern of pay discrimination against women employees.
In Memoriam: Anne Clifford
Anne Clifford was the first woman appointed to the Msgr. James A. Supple Chair in Catholic Studies at Iowa State University. Her academic interests including feminist theology, creation theology, and natural sciences.
Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
Jennifer Borland Receives Book Award From the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship
Dr. Borland was honored for her book Visualizing Household Health: Medieval Women, Art, and Knowledge in the Régime du corps. She has been a member of the Oklahoma State University for nearly two decades.
Study Uncovers Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in the Rate of Preterm Births Among American Mothers
Preterm births in the United States have increased over the past decade, largely due to significant racial disparities in the experiences of Black, Native American, and Hawaiian and Pacific Islander mothers from low-income families.
Baylor University Professor Examines Caregiving Experiences of Adult Daughters During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alison Alford, clinical associate professor at Baylor University, has recently published a report that examines how adult daughters adjusted their parental caregiving responsibilities during the pandemic.
Study Examines How Pressure to Conform to Feminine Norms Affects College Women’s Mental Health
While pressure to conform to some feminine norms, such as investing in appearance, was associated with high levels of psychological distress, emphasis on other norms, such as maintaining good relationships with others, was linked to positive mental health among college women.
Syracuse University Announces New Partnership With “Women Leaders in Sports”
Women Leaders in Sports is an organization dedicated to advancing women’s influence in sports. Their partnership with Syracuse University will create new academic and professional opportunities for both students and faculty in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics.
New Survey Finds Persisting Gender Inequality in Health Care
In a national survey of over 10,000 women in the United Kingdom, 35 percent of respondents stated they have experienced a poorer health outcome because of their gender.
In Memoriam: Rejane Genz, 1923-2024
For 25 years, Dr. Genz taught French literature at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. During her tenure, she helped to develop the college’s first women’s studies program.
Two Women Professors Win Book Award for Best French-to-English Translation
Angela Hunter, professor of English at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Rebecca Wilkin, professor of French at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, have received the French-American Foundation Translation Prize for their book Louise Dupin’s Work on Women: Selections.
Deloitte Releases Their 2024 Women @ Work Report
Among the report’s most key findings, poor mental health was found to be persistent among working women, with half of respondents agreeing their stress levels are higher than they were a year ago and that they are at least somewhat concerned with their mental health.
Mississippi University for Women Establishes Nation’s First Undergraduate Journal for Feminist Philosophy
Medusa: An Undergraduate Journal of Feminist Philosophy features scholarly articles from undergraduate students across the country. The journal discusses interdisciplinary ideas regarding feminism and the intersection of other philosophical theories.
Elizabeth Sharrow Receives National Recognition for Book on the Legacy of Title IX
Dr. Sharrow’s book Equality Unfulfilled argues that the current state of Title IX policy undermines the efforts to achieve systemic change in college athletics.
In Memoriam: Joanne S. Frye, 1944-2024
Dr. Frye’s academic career was dedicated to literature, social justice, and women’s studies. At the College of Wooster in Ohio, she founded the women’s studies program, which she chaired for several years.
Spelman College Establishes Research and Teaching Partnerships with Three Nigerian Universities
Spelman College has recently signed a partnership agreement with three Lagos-based universities in an effort to strengthen the educational ties between the United States, Nigeria, and other African communities.
Louisiana State University Establishes Two Partnerships to Advance Women’s Sports and Health
“We are striving to ensure that every girl who wants to play sports has that opportunity and that we educate and support girls and women across the lifespan as they engage with sport and physical activity,” said John Nauright, director of the LSU School of Kinesiology.
In Memoriam: Mary Zeiss Strange, 1950-2024
Dr. Strange served as a professor of women’s studies and religion at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, for nearly three decades. She also served as the college’s inaugural director of the women’s studies program.
Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
Study Investigates Factors Leading to Perinatal Suicide in the United States
Perinatal suicide, a leading cause of death among pregnant women and new mothers, is especially prominent in the United States compared to other developed countries. A new study has found mothers who die from perinatal suicide were more likely to experience mental health disorders, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence.
American Medical Association Advocates for More Women and Gender Minority Populations in Clinical Trials
“The lack of participation of women and SGM in clinical trials has clear impacts on the care these populations receive. Despite changes in the regulatory environment, inequities in clinical trial participation and outcomes persist today,” said American Medical Association board member, Dr. Toluwalase Ajayi.
In Memoriam: Margaret Jane Slaughter, 1941-2024
Dr. Slaughter served as a professor of history at the University of New Mexico for over 40 years. During her tenure, she also served as an administrative leader and published extensively on women’s history and gender studies.
Leymah Gbowee Recruited by Melinda Gates to Advance Women’s Health and Well-Being
Dr. Gbowee serves as executive director of the Institute on Gender, Law, and Transformative Peace at the City University of New York. The Institute serves as a hub for cross-sectoral, cross-movement, and transnational organizing, research, and scholarship.
Myra Marx Ferree Receives the 2024 Harvard University Centennial Medal
The Harvard Centennial Medal is awarded annually to Harvard University graduate alumni who have made significant contributions to society. Over the past 50 years, Dr. Ferree has conducted extensive research on gender studies in both American and European contexts.
Mississippi University for Women Approved to Establish New Women’s College
The new Women’s College at Mississippi University for Women will provide its students, regardless of their major, with a curriculum centered around women’s studies.
Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center Established at the Cleveland Clinic
The new center at the Cleveland Clinic will provide specialty care tailored to areas and conditions that are specific to middle aged and elder women. The initiative will also focus on advancing education and research into women’s healthcare.
University of St. Thomas in Texas Launches Catholic Gender Studies Graduate Certificate and Degree
In the fall 2024 semester, the University of St. Thomas Houston will launch a graduate certificate in sexuality and gender, as well as a master’s degree in Catholic women’s and gender studies. Both programs will focus on the intersection of Catholicism and the field of gender studies.
Georgetown University Launches Women, Peace, and Security Conflict Tracker
The Women, Peace, and Security Conflict Tracker aims to address global armed conflict, protect women from violence, and include women in conflict resolution efforts.
The Women’s Resource Center at Swarthmore College Renamed to Gender & Sexuality Center
“Together, we strive to build a transformative campus environment that celebrates diversity, promotes understanding, and advocates for a more equitable and inclusive future for all students, including women, gender non-conforming, trans, and queer students,” said Paige Jennings, director of the Swarthmore College Gender & Sexuality Center.
University of Montana Partners with Wells Fargo to Establish Rural Entrepreneurship Program for Women
The newly established Rural Entrepreneurship And Leadership Co-Lab for Women at the University of Montana will research the challenges of women entrepreneurs in rural communities with support from Wells Fargo.
Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity Established at Johns Hopkins University
The new center, led by School of Public Health professor Michele Decker, aims to address global gender inequity through the collaborative research of Johns Hopkins faculty and students, as well as scholars from around the world.
New Collaborative Launches Long-Term Study of Women’s Health
The National Institutes of Health, Apple, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have announced a research partnership for a major long-term study of women’s health. The collaboration will permit researchers to study conditions including pregnancy, infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopausal transition, and osteoporosis.
Report Finds That 92 Percent of Grades in Women’s Studies Courses at Yale Are in the A Range
A new report authored by Ray Fair a professor of economics at Yale University documents grade inflation for undergraduate students at the university.
More “Hidden Figures” Discovered at the University of Chicago
Researchers at the University of Chicago have identified more than 100 women who worked at the Yerkes Observatory in Wisconsin in the early 20th century. In an era when few women were able to be professional scientists, these women performed astronomical observations, analyzed data, and published papers.
