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"TWN's Virtual Career Fair Recap" Instagram graphic
A group of women are shown together, smiling
The Spooky Truth Behind Networking: Tips and Tricks for Women
December 13, 2021
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UC San Diego
UC San Diego
Professional Development
Two women sit next to each other, leaning on one another
Working Women are Experiencing Burnout at Disproportionately High Rates - Why An Antiquated Ideal of Motherhood is Jeopardizing Maternal Mental Health and Pre-Pandemic Career Gains
December 13, 2021
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Cornell University
Cornell University
Gender Equity
Fractured faces of women display the idea of imposter syndrome
I’ve Struggled With “Imposter-Syndrome” in a Post-COVID College World. Let’s Talk About How We Can Reclaim the Word.
December 13, 2021
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Cornell University
Cornell University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
Women hold each other, carrying a small bouquet of flowers
Power to Us
December 13, 2021
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Cornell University
Cornell University
Opinion and Personal
A woman lays comfortably behind a speaker
5 Rising Female Musicians to Watch
December 13, 2021
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Cornell University
Cornell University
Arts and Entertainment
A female scientist contains sketches of equations and molecules in her hair
Female Representation in STEM: Universities Need to do More
December 13, 2021
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Cornell University
Cornell University
Gender Equity
A woman frosts an array of green macarons
DC Local Female-Owned Businesses
December 13, 2021
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George Washington University
George Washington University
Region-Specific
A fancy restaurant is pictured empty
Three Woman-Owned Restaurants to Try in DC
December 13, 2021
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George Washington University
George Washington University
Region-Specific
A woman sits cross-legged and journals
Why Everyone Should Keep a Journal
December 13, 2021
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George Washington University
George Washington University
Self-Care
Two brains -- one pink and one blue -- show the idea of neurosexism
Understanding Neurosexism: Where Are We Today?
December 13, 2021
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George Washington University
George Washington University
Gender Equity
A hand-written message reads, "I can do anything, but not everything"
How to Avoid Burnout
December 13, 2021
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George Washington University
George Washington University
Lifestyle
A group of female volunteers pass boxes to one another
Community Service Can Help Ambitious Women Achieve Greatness
December 13, 2021
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George Washington University
George Washington University
Lifestyle
A woman sits opposite of a man at an office table
The Resume Gap is Real
December 13, 2021
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Duke University
Duke University
Professional Development
A woman sits on her bed in the morning, looking out the window
How Practicing a Morning Routine Can Build You Up for Success
December 13, 2021
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University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Lifestyle
A small child stares at a wall with the words, "believe in yourself" plastered on it
‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’: Rediscovering Your Dream Job
December 13, 2021
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University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Professional Development
A cinema sits with pink lighting and checkered floors
The Best Movies That Pass the Bechdel Test
December 13, 2021
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University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Arts and Entertainment
An indigenous womxn holds an empowering sign at a march
Up & Coming Indigenous Women Leaders: Indigenous Women Resisting Colonial Systems
December 13, 2021
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San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Ambitious Women
Two women stand at a whiteboard, solving an equation together
Women in STEM: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
December 13, 2021
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San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Women’s History
Amy Jordan Fitzgerald gives a speech
Pandemic Leaders Forced Out
December 13, 2021
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Yale University
Yale University
Industry-Specific
Carli Lloyd waves goodbye after her final match of her career
On and Off the Field: The Lasting Legacy of Carli Lloyd
December 13, 2021
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University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
Sports
Two women engage in a thoughtful, professional conversation
The Power of Femtorship
December 13, 2021
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UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
Professional Development
A college student intently writes notes, hard at work
Advice from a First-Gen Latinx Student
December 13, 2021
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UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
Opinion and Personal
A woman listens to a Ted Talk on her mobile device
6 TED Talks You Should Listen to For Inspiration and Empowerment
December 13, 2021
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UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
Lifestyle
An array of women are pictured, all with different backgrounds
How I Got Over My Cultural Imposter Syndrome
December 13, 2021
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UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
A powerful businesswoman poses, ready for her day to begin
What Does It Mean to Be Ambitious?
December 13, 2021
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Lifestyle
Women talk to one another during a meeting
I Accepted My First "Real" Job: Why Am I Not Relieved?
December 13, 2021
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
The Chicago Sky parade in their hometown after their championship victory
The Chicago Sky: The Quiet Champions of the Windy City
December 13, 2021
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sports
Diana Strassmann poses for a portrait
She Founded Feminist Economics
December 13, 2021
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Rice University
Rice University
Ambitious Women
Greta Gerwig looks at a camera while shooting a film
Finding Female Filmmakers: Analyzing Gender in the Entertainment Industry
December 11, 2021
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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Arts and Entertainment
Dr. Margo Apostol examines a dancer
Taking the Leap
December 11, 2021
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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Ambitious Women
Students rush past a campus building
Balancing Social Life, School, Self-Care Time After the Great Shift from COVID
December 11, 2021
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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Self-Care
Women of all backgrounds show teamwork and community
Diversity and Inclusion: Why Every Young Professional Should Take a Course on this Topic
December 11, 2021
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University of Florida
University of Florida
Professional Development
A woman holds a sign reading, "Make a difference"
Celebrities Must Use Their Platforms to Affect Social Change
December 11, 2021
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University of Florida
University of Florida
Arts and Entertainment
Michelle Wu
Making Moves: Michelle Wu's Climb to Mayor
November 30, 2021
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Boston University
Boston University
Ambitious Women
Graphic design of the biological female sex symbol
Gender in the Workplace: Biology’s Role in Promoting Traditional Gender Stereotypes
November 30, 2021
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Boston University
Boston University
Gender Equity
Group of women looking to the right
Including Women’s Voices in Humanitarian Efforts
November 30, 2021
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Boston University
Boston University
Gender Equity
Woman holding dollar bills
Female Talents in Finance: Making Your Own Path
November 30, 2021
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Boston University
Boston University
Industry-Specific
Woman looking at herself in the mirror
Women Are Still Being Reduced Down to Their Looks, and Here’s How
November 30, 2021
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Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Gender Equity
Maria Ressa Becomes Eighteenth Woman Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
November 30, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Binghamton
Ambitious Women
Women holding hands.
How Shine Theory Can Contribute To Your Success
November 30, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Binghamton
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Re-Recording Her Masters is an Act of Feminism for the Music Industry
November 30, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Binghamton
Arts and Entertainment
Nadia Odunayo
Nadia Odunayo - Tech Entrepreneur and Founder of The Storygraph
November 30, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Binghamton
Ambitious Women
Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell: The United States’ First Female Doctor
November 30, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Binghamton
Women's History
Drawing of a woman sitting at a vanity
Racialized Beauty Standards: A Product of Colonialism
November 30, 2021
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UC Riverside
UC Riverside
Lifestyle
iPhone
Self Care on Social Media
November 30, 2021
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Columbia University
Columbia University
Self-Care
Graphic of biological female sex symbol.
Addressing the Gap: Women in International Relations
November 29, 2021
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Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Gender Equity
Poet Amanda Gorman.
Amanda Gorman: Poet, Activist, and Inspiration
November 29, 2021
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Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Ambitious Women
Coffee
Components of a Coffee Chat
November 29, 2021
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Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Professional Development
Drawing of a woman doing yoga.
Positive Affirmations as a Resource
November 28, 2021
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Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Self-Care
Image of various First Ladies of the United States.
8 Trailblazing First Ladies of the United States
November 28, 2021
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Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Women's History
Open laptop with the GMail icon displayed on the screen.
The Supposed Efficacy of “Emailing Like A Man”
November 28, 2021
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Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Gender Equity
Woman sitting by her computer.
Staying Calm in the Midst of Finals Season
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Self-Care
Human hands holding an iPad.
0-100: Going from Social Distancing to Social Networking
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Professional Development
Person standing on the top of a mountain.
How to Kick Out Lack of Motivation and Find your Passion
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Professional Development
To-do list written in a journal.
5 Lessons We Can Learn From James Clear's Atomic Habits
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Lifestyle
Woman directing a movie.
"Selma" Director Ava DuVernay: An Unconventional Path to Success
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Ambitious Women
Woman coding on her computer.
Powerhouses in STEM and YOU
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Ambitious Women
Woman watching the stock market on her laptop.
Crypto’s Gender Gap (and 3 Women Trying to Close It)
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Industry-Specific
Women working in a research lab.
Science Spotlight: Nobel Prize Winning Women
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Industry-Specific
Woman standing in front of the Taj Mahal.
What Powerful Indian Women Want You To Know
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Lifestyle
Woman looking down.
The Paradox: Ambition and Imposter Syndrome
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
Marley Dias, photo by Uyen Cao for Forbes
Find Something to Fight For: The Lesson an Eleven Year Old from New Jersey Taught Us
November 19, 2021
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Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Lifestyle
Group of women standing around a computer.
Imposter Syndrome in Silicon Valley: More Than a Personal Problem
November 19, 2021
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
Two hands holding a paper cut-out shaped like a heart.
Choosing A Support System
November 19, 2021
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lifestyle
Redefining Ambition logo.
Redefining Ambition: Betsy Morgan
November 19, 2021
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Opinion and Personal
Graphic of a woman with the words "Mental Health" written above her head.
Historical Women and Their “Firsts”: Mental Health
November 19, 2021
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UCLA
UCLA
Industry-Specific
Image of Kim Ng wearing a suit.
Know Her Name: Kim Ng
November 19, 2021
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UCLA
UCLA
Ambitious Women
Overhead sketch of hands drawing.
How Journaling Can Make You a More Productive Person
November 19, 2021
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UCLA
UCLA
Self-Care
The hip-hop group, U.N.I.T.Y
U.N.I.T.Y—What We Can Learn from the Women Who Innovated Hip-Hop
November 19, 2021
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Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Arts and Entertainment
A gathering of people.
A Dinner Party
November 19, 2021
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Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Ambitious Women
Michael Scott surrounded by Angela, Pam, Phyllis, and Meredith from NBC's hit comedy show, "The Office"
Tropes of Professional Women in The Office
November 19, 2021
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Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Arts and Entertainment
Trinity College senior Jaymie Bianca.
Midterm Elections Bring Fresh Faces to Office
November 18, 2021
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Trinity College
Trinity College
Region-Specific
Split image of a sports field.
Trinity's Female Athletes Take a Stand
November 17, 2021
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Trinity College
Trinity College
Region-Specific
A group of women stand together and hold hands.
The Importance of Adopting Women’s Networks
November 8, 2021
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University of Florida
University of Florida
Gender Equity
Joycelyn Elders gives a speech about mental health in Detroit in September, 1994.
Joycelyn Elders: The Undiscovered Story of an Ambitious Woman in Public Health
November 5, 2021
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Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Ambitious Women
An array of match sticks slowly become more burnt
What to Do When You’re Tired of Doing Self-Work
November 5, 2021
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Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Self-Care
Women race to the last seat at the table. Art courtesy of Ana Galvañ.
The Women’s Network: How Women Everywhere Can Win
November 4, 2021
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San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Gender Equity
Varying female faces depict a feeling of empowerment.
SDSU Women’s Network Welcomes Transfer Students Home
November 4, 2021
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San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Region-Specific
A graph shows the rise and fall of stocks.
Investing in Your Future
November 4, 2021
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Washington State University
Washington State University
Gender Equity
A woman stares, frustrated, at a pile of paper towels.
Women’s Mental Health in the Workplace
November 4, 2021
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Washington State University
Washington State University
Self-Care
An office space is full of hard-working individuals.
Office Housework: Unpacking the “Woman’s Place” in the Workforce
November 4, 2021
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Washington State University
Washington State University
Professional Development
Simone Biles proudly displays her gymnastics medals.
Beyond the Podium
November 4, 2021
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Duke University
Duke University
Ambitious Women
An array of tapes sit across a colorful background
How Donda Displays Misogyny in the Music Industry
November 4, 2021
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Duke University
Duke University
Gender Equity
Two women record a cheerful Tik Tok video (Photo by Amanda Vick on Unsplash)
The Powerful Women of Tik Tok
November 1, 2021
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University of Florida
University of Florida
Arts and Entertainment
A women dressed in professional attire stands confidently; behind her, a superhero constitutes her shadow
The Power of Female Role Models
November 1, 2021
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University of Florida
University of Florida
Gender Equity
A female doctor stands confidently, ready to get to work (Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels)
Majority in Medicine
November 1, 2021
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Yale University
Yale University
Industry-Specific
A woman poses for an Instagram picture (Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash)
There Is No That Girl, There is Only You
November 1, 2021
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Yale University
Yale University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
A woman sits at her computer, working intently
Stereotypes, Gender Inequality, and the Importance of Voices to Women in a Computer Science Dominant School
November 1, 2021
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Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Region-Specific
A group of four womxn walk down a road smiling. The two womxn on the right are each holding a cup of coffee in their right hand. Looking left to right, the second womxn is holding their phone in their left hand.
Aspiring for a Better School Year: Tips and Reminders For Ambitious Womxn in Higher Education
November 1, 2021
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San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Lifestyle
A woman sits nervously at her desk
We Know About Impostor Syndrome, But Have You Heard of Stereotype Threat?
November 1, 2021
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Rice University
Rice University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
A crowd of women –– all donning pink beanies known as “Pussyhats" –– participate in The Women's March
The Powerful Female Weapon of Fashion
November 1, 2021
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Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Lifestyle
Woman sitting at a conference table running a meeting.
Shyness and Success: Do You Need to Be an “Alpha Female” to Be Seen as a Leader?
October 20, 2021
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Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Professional Development
Woman in a graduation cap.
What Attending an All-Girls School Taught Me
October 20, 2021
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Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Opinion and Personal
New York Governor Kathy Hochul sitting in a blue chair.
Another Ceiling Shattered: New York’s First Female Governor
October 19, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Binghamton
Ambitious Women
A stack of books.
7 Women Writers Every College Student Should Read
October 19, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Binghamton
Arts and Entertainment
Prominent mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the United States: Frida Kahlo’s Artistic Commentary on Biculturalism
October 15, 2021
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UC Riverside
UC Riverside
Ambitious Women
Woman sitting in a conference room running a meeting.
Inspiring Women: Dr. Ann Jensen Adams
October 15, 2021
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UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara
Ambitious Women
A close up of a COVID-19 vaccine vial.
Meet Katalin Kariko; The Woman Behind the Covid-19 Vaccine
October 15, 2021
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George Washington University
George Washington University
Ambitious Women
"Circe" by Madeline Miller book cover.
3 Books Written by Women to Read Right Now
October 15, 2021
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George Washington University
George Washington University
Arts and Entertainment