Tag: gender equity
IU Bloomington Launches Kinsey-Kelley Center for Gender Equity in Business
Indiana University Bloomington (IU Bloomington) recently announced the creation of the Kinsey-Kelley Center for Gender Equity in Business, an endeavor dedicated solely to eradicating...
Notre Dame Changes Lyrics to ‘Most Recognizable’ Fight Song to Include...
The University of Notre Dame officially changed the lyrics to its famous “Victory March” fight song to include women, according to a recent announcement...
Women’s History Month 2022: Celebrating 50 Years of Title IX
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a landmark piece of legislation...
Women Less Likely to Request Deadline Extensions, Research Shows
Women are less likely to ask for deadline extensions on work and school tasks, according to a recent study by The Ohio State University's...
Women Turn to MBA Programs to Overcome Pandemic Setbacks
Women have suffered inordinate economic and career setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly four times as many women as men left or were...
Sexual Harassment Continues to Plague Women in Science
Sexual harassment in the field of scientific research is a longstanding issue that deters some women from pursuing their educational and career goals. The...
Gender Pay Gap Persists for Degree-Earning Women
Women in the United States do not earn as much as their male counterparts despite receiving more college education and earning more degrees than...
NCAA Hires Firm to Review Gender Equity Gaps in Sports
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has hired a Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP law firm to address gender equity issues after stark discrepancies...
Universities Demonstrate Commitment to Gender Equality Through HeForShe Campaign
Nearly five years ago, actress Emma Watson — well-known for her portrayal of a strong female character in the popular Harry Potter movies —...
