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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.
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.
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.
Two Women Who Lead High-Ranking Liberal Arts Colleges Have Received Contract Extensions
Amy Marcus-Newhall, president of Scripps College in California, has received a contract extension through June 2028. Anne Harris, president of Grinnell College in Iowa, has received an extension through June 2030.
Barnard College Welcomes Five New Women Assistant Professors
The new assistant professors at Barnard College in New York City are Yizhou Huang, Erica Musser, Lucy Simko, Tiffany Tseng, and Lili Xia.
Seven Women’s Colleges Included in U.S. News and World Report’s Top 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
According to U.S. News and World Report, Wellesley College is the best women’s college and tied for the seventh-best liberal arts college in the country. Six other colleges for women were included in the top 50.
Salem College Experiences Record-Breaking Undergraduate Enrollment
For the Fall 2024 semester, the college’s total undergraduate enrollment grew by 10 percent from the previous year. The women’s college also experienced its third consecutive year of record-breaking growth in applications.
Ursuline College Announces Intent to Merge with Gannon University
“This is an important moment for both of our institutions,” said Walter Iwanenko Jr., president of Gannon University. “Today, we are joining our stories. One will not erase the other. Instead, together, we will begin crafting the next version of ourselves.”
Spelman College Partners with HERide to Enhance Campus Safety and Support Services
HERide is a public rideshare service that is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and woman-friendly transportation for both drivers and passengers. This new partnership will create a safer campus for Spelman College students during the current Red Zone time period when sexual assault cases on college campuses are at their highest.
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.
Spelman College Announces New Strategic Plan for Academic Excellence and Growth
Spelman’s new strategic plan, The “Elevat-ED: Empowering Excellence, Inspiring Change,” aims to enhance all sectors of the college and foster a commitment to continuous strategic growth
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.
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.
Monica Williams Named First President of Texas Woman’s University at Houston
“I look forward to working with the university community and building on a legacy of excellence by producing more talented professionals who will make our community and the state of Texas stronger,” said Dr. Williams.
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.
Jacqueline Beatty Recognized for Innovation in Dietetics Education
As an assistant professor of nutrition at Simmons University, Dr. Beatty teaches courses and conducts research on clinical nutrition, eating disorders, sports nutrition, and chronic disease prevention through lifestyle health behaviors.
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.
Alverno College Cuts Twenty Academic Degree Programs Amidst Financial Difficulties
“These actions are necessary as we forge a path forward that safeguards Alverno’s survival, preserves our accreditation, and retains our academic integrity,” said Alverno College President Christy Brown.
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.
Meredith College in North Carolina to Establish a New Nursing Program
The new nursing degree program at Meredith College in Raleigh will emphasize healthcare equity and justice, teaching students about ethical practice and cultural sensitivity in patient care.
Texas Woman’s University Establishes Tuition-Free Enrollment for Harmony Public Schools System Graduates
Upon graduating from high school, Harmony Public School women students now have the opportunity to attend Texas Woman’s University for free. The university will cover any tuition and fees not covered by governmental aid or institutional scholarships.
Tulane University Approved to Offer a Bachelor’s Degree Program at a Local Women’s Prison
Since 2018, the College-in-Prison program at Tulane University has offered for-credit college courses for women at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. Now, women at the facility have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in social science.
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.
Sweet Briar College and the University of Virginia Create a Pathway Program for a Master’s Degree in Engineering
The two Virginia institutions have launched a new program, UVAccelerate, that will provide students from Sweet Briar College, a women’s school, the opportunity for early-entry into the master of engineering degree program with the University of Virginia
Stephens College Announces Program to Support Women Pursuing Trades Professions
“By providing women with the resources and support they need to succeed in traditionally male-dominated trades, we are not only breaking down barriers but also opening doors to new opportunities and pathways to economic empowerment,” said Stephens College dean Dr. Scott Taylor.
Mississippi University for Women Changes Course on Name Change
In January, the Mississippi University for Women announced that it was changing its name to Mississippi Brightwell University. Many alumni were upset with the name change because it did not reflect what the university is typically called: The W. So now the university has decided that it will now be called Wynbridge State University of Mississippi.
Texas Woman’s University Partners With Bezos Academy to Establish Free Childcare for Students
“By bringing tuition-free, full-day preschools to schools like Texas Woman’s University,” said Mike George, president of Bezos Academy, “we’re hoping to help student-parents and members of their surrounding community nurture their children’s love of learning without sacrificing their own.”
Salem College for Women Participating in Program to Help Student Teachers Gain Licensure
Students accepted into the program receive a stipend of $43,000 during the period when they are completing their student teaching requirements as part of a $4.7 million grant program. Each higher education institution focuses on a different licensure area, and for Salem College, its focus is on elementary educators.
Mississippi University for Women Announces a Name Change
Nora Miller, president of the Mississippi University for Women, announced that pending approval from the state, the university will be known as Mississippi Brightwell University as of July 1. As evidence of the university’s continued commitment to women’s education, the university also announced the establishment of the Women’s College at Mississippi University for Women.
St. Mary’s College Reverses Its Decision to Admit Any Student Who Identifies as a Woman
In an email to the college’s community, Saint Mary’s College President Katie Conboy said the university is reverting back to its prior policy of only admitting biological women.
Texas Woman’s University Joins the Houston Guided Pathways to Success Consortium
As a Houston GPS member, Texas Woman’s University will partner with community colleges in offering streamlined pathways to its bachelor’s programs and ultimately, toward graduation.
Wellesley College Is One of Seven Educational Institutions Being Investigated for Anti-Semitism
An email sent out by resident advisors at Wellesley stated “that there should be no space, no consideration, and no support for Zionism within the Wellesley College community.”
Meredith College Enters Partnership With North Carolina State University
Meredith College, a liberal arts educational institution for women in Raleigh, North Carolina, has entered into an agreement with North Carolina State University that provides priority admission into Meredith’s master’s degree in nutrition–accelerated dietitian nutritionist track to up to four qualified North Carolina State nutrition science undergraduate students.
U.S. News and World Report’s Latest Rankings of the Nation’s Top Women’s Colleges
Wellesley College in Massachusetts was ranked in a tie for fourth overall, behind only Williams College, Amherst College, and the U.S. Naval Academy, and was tied with Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, and Pomona College in California. Barnard College in New York City jumped from 22nd place in 2020, to 17th place in 2021, and 18th place in 2022. This year Barnard is in a five-way tie for 11th place.
Seven Women’s Colleges Receive More Than $5 Million in Grants From NASA
NASA awarded more than $5 million in grants to seven women’s colleges and universities to research and develop strategies that increase the retention of women in STEM degree programs and careers. The awards seek to address the significant national gender gap and disparate experiences of women in STEM in the United States, both in higher education and the workforce.
