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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.
Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania to Offer a New Major in Creative Writing
The major will offer core classes in fiction and poetry and others including writing for radio and podcasting, screenwriting, and visual poetry. In addition to core requirements in creative writing, the major will require academic study both in literatures in English, and in a series of allied courses in other departments.
National Endowment for the Humanities Awards Grants to Several Women’s Colleges
The National Endowment for the Humanities recently announced more than $30 million in grants to colleges, universities, nonprofit groups, and other organizations. Among the grantees are several women’s colleges.
Stephen College Teams Up With the University of Missouri for Equine Veterinary Health Program
Starting in fall 2024, Stephens College, a liberal arts educational institution for women in Columbia, Missouri, will partner with the neighboring University of Missouri to create Women in STEM Research at Stephens College, a biomedical research program for Stephens undergraduates, especially those interested in equine veterinary health careers.
Texas Woman’s University to Offer a New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Early Childhood Education
The program’s key feature is a focus on the unique needs of the young learner. Faculty will incorporate strategies for inclusion and diversity of families, cultures, languages, and abilities. With that foundation, graduates will be equipped to work with all students from various backgrounds.
Hollins University and Sweet Briar College Join the Women in STEM Alliance
Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia, and Sweet Briar College in Virginia are founding partner institutions for a new women-focused professional development program that offers students technology and career readiness skills. The two women’s educational institutions are joining with technology company Cognosante to prepare women for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Meredith College Offers Dual-Degree Program in Aerospace Engineering With North Carolina State University
In the past, Meredith College students majoring in mathematics could earn a second bachelor’s degree in biological, biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering at North Carolina State University. Now for the first time, students at Meredith College that are majoring in mathematics can earn a second bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering.
Salem College Inks Partnerships With Two Law Schools for 3+3 Dual Degree Programs
Salem College, the liberal arts educational institution for women in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has entered into agreements with the law schools at Elon University in North Carolina and Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, to offer accelerated dual degree programs.
Texas Woman’s University Launches “Zero Tuition” Initiative
Under the Zero Tuition plan, the university will meet any remaining expenses for any Texas student who qualifies for federal financial aid.
Wellesley College Opens New Science Center
Wellesley College, the highly rated liberal arts education for women in suburban Boston, recently opened its new Science Complex. The nearly 100,000-square-foot facility was the most significant construction project in Wellesley College’s history.
Mississippi University for Women to Consider Changing Its Name
The school was chartered in 1884. In 1920, the institution was renamed the Mississippi State College for Women. In 1974 the school was renamed again to Mississippi University for Women. In 1982, men were admitted to all programs. Today about 18 percent of the student body is male.
Hollins University Forms Partnership With Kenyatta University in Nairobi
Hollins University, a women’s educational institution in Roanoke, Virginia, is working with one of Kenya’s leading universities to offer students experiential learning options in Africa.
Another One Bites the Dust: Notre Dame of Maryland University to Transition to Co-Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University has announced that it will transition to a fully co-educational institution for the fall of 2023. Founded in 1895 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the college made its first inroads into co-education by establishing a weekend college for both men and women. The university offers a wide range of graduate programs, which are open to men.
Where Do Women’s Colleges Stand in This Year’s U.S. News & World Report Rankings?
In the rankings of the top 50 best liberal arts colleges in the nation, Wellesley College in Massachusetts was ranked fifth overall. Only Williams College and Amherst College, both in Massachusetts, Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, and Pomona College in California ranked higher.
Cedar Crest College Offers a New MBA Program With a Focus on Women’s Leadership
The new program at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will prepare students to navigate gender-related challenges in the workplace. Courses will address systematic challenges to gender equity in the workplace, including wage gaps, broken advancement paths, assertiveness, representation, and more.
Women’s College in North Carolina Removes Name of Former Trustee From Campus Building
The board of trustees of Meredith College in Raleigh recently announced that “Joyner Hall, is named for an individual who advocated for white supremacy and unequal funding for schools based on race. The racist ideas James Yadkin Joyner, who served as a trustee for 55 years, stood for throughout his lifetime, are antithetical to Meredith College’s mission, vision, and values.”
