NCCWSL Fundraising Comes from All Over
If you don’t know already, the AAUW/NASPA National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL) will be held May 30–June 1 at the University of Maryland, College Park. NCCWSL is the only...
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Demarginalizing African American Pop Music
Some people choose to stay in their comfort zones, while others live on the edge. Then there are the people who completely rethink the edge and don’t just jump off it; they soar. Portia Maultsby is one...
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Prioritizing Campus Safety
This post is part of the #HERvotes blog carnival. Follow #HERvotes and @AAUW on Twitter for the latest on reauthorizing VAWA and take action with AAUW. There is a crisis at colleges and universities...
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You Didn’t Give Up on the Violence Against Women Act!
Can you believe it?! Only six weeks ago I wrote on AAUW’s blog, “Don’t Give Up on Reauthorizing VAWA.” And you didn’t! This morning, the House of Representatives passed the AAUW-supported, bipartisan,...
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Preserving an Untold History
Mary Ritter Beard, ca. 1920–30, courtesy of Schlesinger Institute. “No documents, no history” was the motto of the World Center for Women’s Archives, an idea developed in 1935 by historian,...
View ArticleWhere Do I Fit In?
When I was mentoring a high school junior, I often discussed potential career paths, colleges, and scholarships. My mentee was a bright, driven, and talented young lady with dreams of becoming an...
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No Such Thing as “Separate Women’s Rights”: Ukraine’s Feminism
One common criticism of feminism is that its definition as it is traditionally understood in the United States has been exported to — and often imposed on — non-Western countries. We’ve all heard this...
View ArticleMaking a Dream Career of Mentoring
It’s hard to believe that two years ago I was interviewing for graduate programs in student affairs, and now I’m getting ready for commencement. I was inspired to enter this field when I had one-on-one...
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Where Are All the Chick-Lit Feminists?
Summer is coming and with it the onslaught of chick-lit “beach reads” targeted at women. While everyone surely has different opinions and ideas about the genre, it never hurts to take a moment to...
View ArticleFrom Gaming to Grad School
Until recently, I had never thought about going to graduate school; I just assumed that I would be able to find my dream job directly after I finished my degree. A first-generation college student, I...
View ArticleHow to Get the Most out of a Grad School Fair
As we prepare for the third annual Graduate School Fair at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, here’s some great advice for taking full advantage of grad fairs. Make the most of...
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Pay Inequity Threatens College Student’s American Dream
Reshma Daniel’s parents and brothers moved to America from India with just $20. They worked hard but ultimately left for Canada in search of better pay. Daniel was born in Canada, where her parents...
View ArticleIt Takes a Little Elbow Grease
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Or, if you’re an auto mechanic and 2011–12 AAUW Career Development Grantee Dana Kaplan, try something completely different! Like a lot of recent...
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When WWI and Influenza Struck, Women Stepped Up as Nurses
Jane Delano, director of nursing, American Red Cross, courtesy of Nursing World By 1918, World War I had been waging for years, and an influenza epidemic had started spreading that claimed more lives —...
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Community Colleges Are Helping Mothers Go Back to School
“We are a good investment.” That’s what LaKeisha Cook has to say about herself and other student moms at Montgomery College, a community college in Maryland. And Cook is right. David Leonhardt of the...
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What Does It Mean to Lose 6 Percent of Your Paycheck?
One year after college graduation, women are already paid less than the men with whom they graduated. Some of this difference is explained by factors known to affect earnings, such as occupation,...
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Opening the Door to Higher Ed for 1st-Generation Grads
Choosing to pursue higher education can be an intimidating prospect. There’s the cost, time commitment, lengthy application process, and question mark at the end about what realistic job prospects...
View ArticleWhat “Community” Has to Say about Community College
Earlier this month, I settled in to watch the fourth-season finale of the NBC sitcom Community. At the episode’s airing the threat of cancellation was looming, and I wondered if this would be the last...
View ArticlePitch and Tone of Voice Make All the Difference for Women
Once again, this year’s National Conference for College Women Student Leaders brought hundreds of young women together to meet new friends, network, and find their voices. The conference included many...
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Leave Miss Utah Alone
On Sunday evening, an unexpected topic came up during the Miss USA beauty pageant: equal pay. Here’s what happened. During the interview portion of the annual pageant, Miss Utah Marissa Powell was...
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