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Women

Elaine Jones to Speak at Virtual Centennial Celebration of 19th Amendment

This week marks 100 years since Tennessee became the last state to ratify the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote in the United States. In celebration, Elaine Jones, “a true hero of the civil rights movement who has done extensive work in expanding the right to vote to all Americans,” will partake in […]

August 17, 2020

Women

Sweet Briar College Seeks to Foster Ideal Learning Environment for Next Generation of Female Engineers

Rather than large lecture-style classes, Sweet Briar College offers a hands-on experiential learning environment for its engineering students. Through surveys with alumni, Sweet Briar — a Virginia-based women’s college — has found that such hands-on learning is beneficial for students’ future careers.

July 30, 2020