Study Examines the U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate by Age, Race, and Educational Attainment

The maternal mortality rate in the United States surpasses rates of all high-income countries in Europe and Asia; however, recent increases in maternal mortality do not apply uniformly, according to a new study led by the University of Michigan's Arline Geronimus.

Gatorade Launches New Research Initiative on Women’s Hydration

“By conducting and publishing peer-reviewed studies on women's unique hydration and nutrition needs across life stages, we're not just advancing the science; we're establishing a new standard,” said Kimberly Stein, senior principal scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute.

Research Finds All-Women Training Groups Lead to Better Career Outcomes

According to a new study, women who participated in an online career training program with an all-women cohort were more likely to complete their training on time, obtain a professional certification, and secure employment than women who were trained in mixed-gender environments.

Study Compares Eating Disorder Symptoms in Young and Middle-Age Women

Emotional dysregulation is more strongly tied to disordered eating in middle-aged women than in younger women, according to a new study led by a recent doctoral graduate at Florida International University.

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.

Saint Elizabeth University Launches New Women’s Leadership Institute

Named for the university's sixth president, the Sister Francis Raftery Institute for Women's Leadership at Saint Elizabeth University in New Jersey aims to prepare and position women across disciplines and careers to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact.

Vassar College Receives Harriet Beecher Stowe Archive

Vassar College recently acquired a substantial archive related to Harriet Beecher Stowe, the abolitionist and author. Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin was the best-selling novel of the nineteenth century.

Two Professors Examine the Experiences of Older Homeless Women

Judith Gonyea of Boston University and Kelly Meleiks of the University of Vermont are the authors of a new paper that sheds light on the daily struggles of women in their 50s who are experiencing homelessness.

The Trump Administration Claims “Victories for Ending Gender Extremism”

A recent press release from the U.S. Department of Education celebrates the closure of numerous women's and gender studies at institutions across the country. The DOE claims these program cuts as "victories" for "ending gender extremism" 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.

Academic Study Finds Premature Menopause Elevates Long-Term Risk of Heart Disease

After controlling for other cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, a new study from scholars at Northwestern University found women who experienced premature menopause had a 40 percent higher risk of developing heart disease.