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A new study has found most people from democratic countries want gender equality in their legislative bodies, even if that is achieved through political quotas that require gender-balanced representation in government.

Overall, incidence-based breast cancer mortality declined from 9.7 deaths per 100,000 women in 2010 to just 1.47 deaths per 100,000 women in 2020. The research team theorizes this is likely due to advancements in cancer treatment that were developed in the mid-2010s.

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Dr. Bolton is slated to become Columbia College Chicago's first woman of color president on July 1. She has extensive experience in higher education administration, including key leadership positions with Georgia Tech, Washington University, and Tulane University.

Regardless of gender, people expect women to be more generous and equality-oriented than men. However, these perceptions tend to be inaccurate as both men and women tend to behave similarly across several different contexts.

Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

In an analysis of more than 673,000 medical school graduates, a new study has found White men receive more promotions in academic medicine than women, even though Asian, Black, and White women are more likely to receive entry-level medical school appointments.

Friedman has served as Duke University's chief Jewish educator and spiritual leader for the past decade. In her role, she provides counseling services for students and oversees Jewish learning initiatives for the campus community.

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

According to a new report from Westat, nearly 19 percent of women and 21 percent of genderqueer students experienced some form of nonconsensual sexual misconduct in 2024. This is a decrease from 2019.

Michelle Putnam's new appointment is not the first time she has served as a journal's chief editor. From 2014 to 2020, she was editor-in-chief of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

Dr. Ivy was recognized by The White House for her outstanding background in community service. She is known for creating the U.S. to Uganda Connections Program, an international initiative that uses technology to inspire and empower youth through educational exchanges and leadership development.