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Family-Friendly Workplace Policies in Higher Education Reinforce Gendered Stereotypes in Parenting

Although flexible working arrangements at universities are designed to support faculty members' work-life balance, they often reinforce gendered stereotypes that women should assume primary childcare responsibilities at the expense of their careers.

Nefertiti Walker to Lead the University of Massachusetts Boston

Dr. Walker, a professor of sport management, currently serves as senior vice president for academic affairs, student affairs, and equity at UMass Amherst. She is slated to assume new responsibilities as interim chancellor of UMass Boston on February 1.

University of Toronto Study Links Female Physicians to Lower Patient Mortality Rates

In a study of nearly 1 million hospitalized patients, a research team led by the University of Toronto has found patients who were treated by a female physician have lower 30-day mortality and hospital readmission rates than those treated by a male physician.

Three Women Are Among the First Winners of Schmidt Sciences’ New FirstLight Awards

Each awardee will receive as much as $500,000 annually for up to five years to build and lead a team that will seek to advance our understanding of the universe.

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Family-Friendly Workplace Policies in Higher Education Reinforce Gendered Stereotypes in Parenting

Nefertiti Walker to Lead the University of Massachusetts Boston

University of Toronto Study Links Female Physicians to Lower Patient Mortality Rates

Three Women Are Among the First Winners of Schmidt Sciences’ New FirstLight Awards

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