Women make up 60% of the student population on campus and 48% of faculty, yet I’m constantly wondering, where are the women? The university recently announced the finalists for the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement position, the major fundraising arm of the university, and the Dean of the College of Business and Global Affairs. All… Continue reading Where are all the women?
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UTM student holds agriculture ‘close to her heart’
Agriculture is one of the largest industries within America, but some believe a stigma still lies around the formation of agriculture. Men have been the backbone of the agricultural industry for so long that it seems like the women who have begun to build the industry even further are not yet getting the same attention. … Continue reading UTM student holds agriculture ‘close to her heart’
Working Women’s Conference hosts 21st annual event
WestStar will host the 21st annual Working Women’s Conference on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. Each year a committee of West Tennessee women who are involved in the WestStar leadership program get together and plan the annual Working Women’s Conference. This conference serves as a time for working women to come together to hear guest lecturers… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference hosts 21st annual event
Women’s Alliance open for all
UTM welcomed the Women’s Student Alliance to campus in the fall of 2018. The Women’s Student Alliance is “dedicated to enhancing academic experiences while empowering students through the development and promotion of education and social initiatives.” Dr. Julie Hill, chair of the department of music, reinstated the Women’s Student Alliance at the beginning of the… Continue reading Women’s Alliance open for all
‘Bro’ country and rock music offensive to women
Music, without a doubt, is incredibly important to cultures all around the world. Country music, in particular, is a large part of southern U.S. culture. However, country music has certainly changed from the days of Johnny Cash, a musician whom I greatly respect. I am not a fan of country music, but it is still… Continue reading ‘Bro’ country and rock music offensive to women
Not just irregular: PCOS on the UTM campus
Ten million women have this disease, and more than half will go undiagnosed. Ten percent of all U.S. women have the disease. It is a spectrum, easy to treat, non-life-threatening and typically diagnosed between the adolescent years, 14-26, with it most often being found in college-aged women. It is Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS. Because women… Continue reading Not just irregular: PCOS on the UTM campus
And the award goes to… our favorite shero
Women all throughout entertainment history seem to be overlooked for their accomplishments, especially those that fall into more than one minority group such as women of color, LGBTQ+ or even women in their “Golden Years.” Out of the 76 people who have hosted the Oscars, only 16 of them have been women. To add onto… Continue reading And the award goes to… our favorite shero
Working Women’s Conference wrought with energy
Local women gathered on Friday, Feb. 9 in the UC Ballroom for the 20th annual Working Women’s Conference sponsored by West Star Leadership program. The theme for this year’s conference was “Cheers to 20 Years” and the speaker lineup kept audience members strapped in to an emotional roller-coaster from the start. Keynote speaker was Lisa… Continue reading Working Women’s Conference wrought with energy
Her Campus launches at UTM
Aa new chapter of the International Online Community for College Women, called Her Campus came to UTM Sept. 5, 2017. Her Campus (HC) serves as a hub for female students to stay in the know about UTM. It also serves as a place to help women stay informed about the world around them. Co-founder and CEO… Continue reading Her Campus launches at UTM
Essay: Students share personal accounts
I sat in a Nashville cafe; I sipped my coffee while my friend talked about her day. The steam from the freshly brewed coffee brushed my face and, as I looked down, a rippled reflection appeared. The lines and curvature of my face were distorted, completely morphed. Our casual conversation also morphed into an ugly… Continue reading Essay: Students share personal accounts