
Is there a ‘baby penalty’ in academia?
Women in academia pay a "baby penalty," say researchers…

Breaking through taboos
At Planned Parenthood in Rochester, Khadija Ali helps educate young Somalis about sex and healthy relationships.

Lenor Scheffler: Trailblazing attorney with heart
Lenor Scheffler (Courtesy Photo)
Lenor Scheffler learned…

Feminism in action
"I love helping students explore leadership."

The economics of education
Rebecca John (Courtesy Photo)
A bubble. An eruption. An…

2012 Changemaker: Susan Strauss
"It's important that the behavior be correctly named because sexual harassment, or any kind of harassment, is a violation of a student's civil rights."

Expand the ‘village’
Jennifer Godinez (Courtesy Photo)
How will Minnesota "close…

Women presidents in the making
Sue Hammersmith (Courtesy Photo)
Women constitute nearly…

‘African-American history is American history’
"Just from interviewing my own family, I knew African-American culture had been around for generations, but you wouldn't know it from what we're taught in our schools."

Women are the solution : Q&A with Sheryl WuDunn
Sheryl WuDunn (Courtesy Photo)
Empowering women and girls…

2011 Changemakers: Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership
"At GGAL, we're all the same."

Language lessons
"... my Hmong is not as good. I'm not saying exactly what the teacher is saying. My mom asks if I'm telling her everything."


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