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How Practicing a Morning Routine Can Build You Up for Success
December 13, 2021
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University of Michigan

By Alex Caches

University of Michigan
Lifestyle
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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

By Carter Veilleux

University of Michigan
Professional Development
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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

By Bebe Deen

University of Michigan
Arts and Entertainment
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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

By Shiraz Nicpon

San Diego State University
Ambitious Women
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Women in STEM: Giving Credit Where Credit is Due
December 13, 2021
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San Diego State University

By Sarah Rieken

San Diego State University
Women’s History
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Amy Jordan Fitzgerald gives a speech
Pandemic Leaders Forced Out
December 13, 2021
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Yale University

By Himani Pattisam

Yale University
Industry-Specific
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Two women engage in a thoughtful, professional conversation
The Power of Femtorship
December 13, 2021
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UC Santa Barbara

By Zoe Luu

UC Santa Barbara
Professional Development
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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

By Melanie Reyes Santos

UC Santa Barbara
Opinion and Personal
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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

By Alejandra Lara

UC Santa Barbara
Lifestyle
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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

By Melina Worthington

UC Santa Barbara
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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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

By Araditta Iyer

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Lifestyle
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I Accepted My First "Real" Job: Why Am I Not Relieved?
December 13, 2021
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

By Kate Roeser

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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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

By Emmie Larson

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sports
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She Founded Feminist Economics
December 13, 2021
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Rice University

By Bryn Anderson

Rice University
Ambitious Women
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Finding Female Filmmakers: Analyzing Gender in the Entertainment Industry
December 11, 2021
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University of Southern California

By Nikhita Datar

University of Southern California
Arts and Entertainment
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Dr. Margo Apostol examines a dancer
Taking the Leap
December 11, 2021
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University of Southern California

By Fiona Neville

University of Southern California
Ambitious Women
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Balancing Social Life, School, Self-Care Time After the Great Shift from COVID
December 11, 2021
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University of Southern California

By Sydney Fiorentino

University of Southern California
Self-Care
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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

By Hope Barrist

University of Florida
Professional Development
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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

By Jessica Sobel

University of Florida
Arts and Entertainment
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Michelle Wu
Making Moves: Michelle Wu's Climb to Mayor
November 30, 2021
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Boston University

By Alanis "Laney" Broussard

Boston University
Ambitious Women
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Gender in the Workplace: Biology’s Role in Promoting Traditional Gender Stereotypes
November 30, 2021
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Boston University

By Vicky Plasencia

Boston University
Gender Equity
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Including Women’s Voices in Humanitarian Efforts
November 30, 2021
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Boston University

By Cosette Potter

Boston University
Gender Equity
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Woman holding dollar bills
Female Talents in Finance: Making Your Own Path
November 30, 2021
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Boston University

By Kathryn Yun-Chen Lee

Boston University
Industry-Specific
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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

By Clara Oh

Carnegie Mellon University
Gender Equity
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Women holding hands.
How Shine Theory Can Contribute To Your Success
November 30, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton

By Erica Karahalis

SUNY Binghamton
Lifestyle
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Nadia Odunayo
Nadia Odunayo - Tech Entrepreneur and Founder of The Storygraph
November 30, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton

By Linda Zhu

SUNY Binghamton
Ambitious Women
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Elizabeth Blackwell
Elizabeth Blackwell: The United States’ First Female Doctor
November 30, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton

By Ashnah Hai

SUNY Binghamton
Women's History
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Racialized Beauty Standards: A Product of Colonialism
November 30, 2021
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UC Riverside

By Esmeralda Esquivel-Martinez

UC Riverside
Lifestyle
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iPhone
Self Care on Social Media
November 30, 2021
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Columbia University

By Nia Holden

Columbia University
Self-Care
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Graphic of biological female sex symbol.
Addressing the Gap: Women in International Relations
November 29, 2021
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Georgetown University

By Emily Tauscher

Georgetown University
Gender Equity
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Coffee
Components of a Coffee Chat
November 29, 2021
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Georgetown University

By Margot Mead

Georgetown University
Professional Development
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Positive Affirmations as a Resource
November 28, 2021
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Northwestern University

By Soraya Koblence

Northwestern University
Self-Care
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The Supposed Efficacy of “Emailing Like A Man”
November 28, 2021
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Northwestern University

By Ella Skaar

Northwestern University
Gender Equity
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Woman sitting by her computer.
Staying Calm in the Midst of Finals Season
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University

By CJ Westwater and Molly Harrigan

Syracuse University
Self-Care
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Human hands holding an iPad.
0-100: Going from Social Distancing to Social Networking
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Ava Lombardi

Syracuse University
Professional Development
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How to Kick Out Lack of Motivation and Find your Passion
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Emily Farrell

Syracuse University
Professional Development
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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

By Rebeka Renes

Syracuse University
Lifestyle
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Woman directing a movie.
"Selma" Director Ava DuVernay: An Unconventional Path to Success
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Abigail Baughan

Syracuse University
Ambitious Women
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Woman coding on her computer.
Powerhouses in STEM and YOU
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Alessia Stead

Syracuse University
Ambitious Women
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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

By Sophia Anastasakis

Syracuse University
Industry-Specific
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Women working in a research lab.
Science Spotlight: Nobel Prize Winning Women
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Madison Stead

Syracuse University
Industry-Specific
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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

By Ilina Joshi

Syracuse University
Lifestyle
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Woman looking down.
The Paradox: Ambition and Imposter Syndrome
November 27, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Emilie Newman

Syracuse University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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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

By Julia Contino

Lehigh University
Lifestyle
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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

By Margot Keeler

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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Choosing A Support System
November 19, 2021
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University of Wisconsin-Madison

By Gari Beidner

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lifestyle
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Redefining Ambition: Betsy Morgan
November 19, 2021
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University of Wisconsin-Madison

By Elizabeth Chestnutt

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Opinion and Personal
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Historical Women and Their “Firsts”: Mental Health
November 19, 2021
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UCLA

Pauline Vartany

UCLA
Industry-Specific
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Know Her Name: Kim Ng
November 19, 2021
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UCLA

By Alisha Dhar

UCLA
Ambitious Women
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How Journaling Can Make You a More Productive Person
November 19, 2021
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UCLA

By Abby de la Merced

UCLA
Self-Care
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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

By Reese Terry

Johns Hopkins University
Arts and Entertainment
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A gathering of people.
A Dinner Party
November 19, 2021
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Johns Hopkins University

By Sophia Berkey

Johns Hopkins University
Ambitious Women
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Tropes of Professional Women in The Office
November 19, 2021
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Johns Hopkins University

By Devin Giordano

Johns Hopkins University
Arts and Entertainment
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Trinity College senior Jaymie Bianca.
Midterm Elections Bring Fresh Faces to Office
November 18, 2021
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Trinity College

By Sammi Bray

Trinity College
Region-Specific
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Trinity's Female Athletes Take a Stand
November 17, 2021
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Trinity College

By Taylor Fleming

Trinity College
Region-Specific
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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

By Jessica Sobel

University of Florida
Gender Equity
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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

By Devin Giordano

Johns Hopkins University
Ambitious Women
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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

By Reese Terry

Johns Hopkins University
Self-Care
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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

By Sarah Rieken

San Diego State University
Gender Equity
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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

By Eryca Worthen

San Diego State University
Region-Specific
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A graph shows the rise and fall of stocks.
Investing in Your Future
November 4, 2021
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Washington State University

By Madeleine Mullins

Washington State University
Gender Equity
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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

By Alexandria Osborne

Washington State University
Self-Care
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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

By Morgan Narby

Washington State University
Professional Development
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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

By Pilar Kelly

Duke University
Gender Equity
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The Powerful Women of Tik Tok
November 1, 2021
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University of Florida

By Hope Barrist

University of Florida
Arts and Entertainment
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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

By Lauren Pabian

University of Florida
Gender Equity
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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

By Himani Pattisam

Yale University
Industry-Specific
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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

By Dilge Buksur

Yale University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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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

By Clara Oh

Carnegie Mellon University
Region-Specific
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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

By Shiraz Nicpon

San Diego State University
Lifestyle
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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

By Bryn Anderson 

Rice University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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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

By Julia Contino

Lehigh University
Lifestyle
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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

By Skyler Goldin

Lehigh University
Professional Development
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Woman in a graduation cap.
What Attending an All-Girls School Taught Me
October 20, 2021
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Lehigh University

By Christina Flynn

Lehigh University
Opinion and Personal
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A stack of books.
7 Women Writers Every College Student Should Read
October 19, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton

By Isabella Cavallo

SUNY Binghamton
Arts and Entertainment
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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

By Esmeralda Esquivel-Martinez

UC Riverside
Ambitious Women
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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

By Melina Worthington

UC Santa Barbara
Ambitious Women
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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

By Leia Jekel

George Washington University
Ambitious Women
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"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

By Nellie Tash

George Washington University
Arts and Entertainment
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All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine Wilkinson book cover
All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis Book Review
October 15, 2021
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George Washington University

By Carsyn Baxter

George Washington University
Arts and Entertainment
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Woman making fists with the words, "Girl" and "Boss", displayed over each fist.
The Fall of the #GirlBoss
October 15, 2021
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George Washington University

By Bridget Smith

George Washington University
Gender Equity
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Art gallery.
Women’s Mobile Museum Highlights New Perspectives in Art
October 15, 2021
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George Washington University

By Lauren Nixon

George Washington University
Region-Specific
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Graphic design pattern of women in bikinis.
The Path to Self Love and Appreciation
October 15, 2021
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George Washington University

By Sarah Farber

George Washington University
Self-Care
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Overhead photograph of hands typing on a computer.
The Chase
October 15, 2021
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George Washington University

By Sydney Schmidt

George Washington University
Professional Development
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Woman walking in a coat
How These Women Are Changing the Fast Fashion Industry for the Better
October 14, 2021
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UC Santa Barbara

By Alejandra Lara

UC Santa Barbara
Lifestyle
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Football on a football field
Trailblazing Women in the NFL
October 13, 2021
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Syracuse University

By CJ Westwater

Syracuse University
Sports
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A woman's hands typing on a computer
“Just Be Nice”: How Women Are Taught to Prioritize Sociability Over Work Ethic
October 13, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Eleanor Chapman

Syracuse University
Professional Development
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Woman sitting on the floor typing on a computer
Facing Your LinkedIn-Securities
October 13, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Ava Lombardi

Syracuse University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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Pink neon sign that reads "and breathe" across a backdrop of green leaves
Mental Health and Maintaining Ambition
October 13, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Emily Farrell

Syracuse University
Self-Care
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Portrait of a woman's face in motion, with the left side illuminated by red light and the right side illuminated by blue light
The AGG (Asian-Go-Getter)
October 13, 2021
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Syracuse University

By Allison De Young

Syracuse University
Opinion and Personal
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Willow Smith playing guitar while performing on stage. Image courtesy of Binghamton University Daily Photo. Shot by Owen Holland.
Headliners and Campus Harmony: Willow Smith at Binghamton University
October 12, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton

By Juliana Riedman

SUNY Binghamton
Region-Specific
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Image of a gavel projecting from a laptop screen.
The Effects of Cancel Culture on Women
October 12, 2021
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SUNY Binghamton

By Linda Zhu

SUNY Binghamton
Gender Equity
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Woman in sunglasses laughing
Women in Comedy Are No Joke
October 10, 2021
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University of Wisconsin-Madison

By Margot Keeler

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Arts and Entertainment
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Woman sitting and writing at a desk
The Veil of Womanhood: Female Judges in Afghanistan
October 10, 2021
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University of Wisconsin-Madison

By Rachel Lynch

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ambitious Women
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Woman singing
A History of Black Women Using Music to Fight Racial Injustice
July 19, 2021
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Lehigh University

By Christina Flynn

Lehigh University
Women's History
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Woman in blazer
Expressing Ambition
June 9, 2021
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Emory University

By Ananya Mohan

Emory University
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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Group of women
Owning Your Accomplishments
May 28, 2021
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

By Ashlie Pak

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
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Photo of Youn Yuh-Jung with her Oscar
Youn Yuh-Jung’s Historic Oscar Win and What that Means for Asian Representation
May 17, 2021
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Northwestern University

By Sammie Pyo

Northwestern University
Arts and Entertainment
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Photo of Laura Berland
Laura Berland on How Compassion Redefines Leadership
May 13, 2021
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George Washington University

By Sydney Schmidt

George Washington University
Ambitious Women
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