New Research Studies Challenges Facing Women Working in STEM

by Sarah Wood | March 10, 2020 Women remain concerned with underrepresentation and gender bias within science, technology, eng Read more

Report: Education is Key Factor in Gender Bias Among Women in Politics

by Monica Levitan | April 17, 2019
As campaign season for the 2020 presidency begins with more women competing for the nomination [...] Read more

American University President Affirms Contentious Tenure Denial

by Tiffany Pennamon | June 20, 2018
American University has upheld its decision to deny tenure to former professor Carolyn Brown, a [...] Read more

Ex-official’s Trial to Focus on Bias Claims Against Iowa AD

by Ryan J. Foley and Luke Meredith, Associated Press | April 16, 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa — The former associate athletic director at the University of Iowa will squa [...] Read more

Diverse Docket: Judge Allows Professor to Pursue Retaliation Claim Against NCCU

by Eric Freedman | November 28, 2016
A female professor who was passed over as chair of the School of Mass Communication can pursue [...] Read more

Diverse Docket: Gender Bias Suit Against Slippery Rock not Reinstated

by Eric Freedman | November 17, 2016
A tenure-track history faculty member whose contract wasn’t renewed after one year has lost h [...] Read more

Diverse Docket: Ousted Ohio State Band Director Loses Bias Suit

by Eric Freedman | August 25, 2016
The ousted marching band director at The Ohio State University has lost his Title IX suit accus [...] Read more

U. of Iowa Settles Male Track Coach Discrimination Lawsuit

by David Pitt, Associated Press | January 27, 2016
DES MOINES, Iowa ― The University of Iowa confirmed Wednesday it will pay nearly $200,000 to [...] Read more

Brown University Asks Judge to Dismiss Gender Bias Lawsuit

by Associated Press | December 2, 2015
PROVIDENCE, R.I. ― Brown University officials have asked a federal court judge to dismiss a l [...] Read more

Racial Disparities Have Varying Effects on Women in STEM

by Catherine Morris | February 8, 2015
A new study from the Center for WorkLife Law quantifies the double bind of gender and racial bi [...] Read more

Live Panel Discussion Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

October 22, 1 p.m. Eastern Time

The Fight for Tenure: An Uphill Battle for Minoritized Faculty

Recorded on July 1, 2020

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America— What Role Does Higher Education have to play?

Recorded on June 19, 2020

Live Panel Discussion
Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

October 22, 1 p.m.
Eastern Time

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America—
What Role Does Higher Education have to play?