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“It makes perfect sense that women in academia may fall into perfectionism; systemic biases around promotion and tenure ...
10/02/2025

“It makes perfect sense that women in academia may fall into perfectionism; systemic biases around promotion and tenure and the weight of other responsibilities—whether within the university community or at home—lead to extra pressure to produce “perfect” work.” Autumn Arnett unpacks how perfectionism can heighten the “publish or perish” panic:

One of the greatest hindrances to progress I see as an editor—and face myself—is perfectionism. And it makes perfect sense that women in academia may…

In the summer of 1963, activists, including 500 children, ranging in age from 10 to 16, were arrested for protesting a s...
10/02/2025

In the summer of 1963, activists, including 500 children, ranging in age from 10 to 16, were arrested for protesting a segregated movie theater in Americus, Georgia. Some of the girls “disappeared.” Felicia D Henderson’s short film, The Rebel Girls, tells the story of their resilience and determination:

As Felicia D Henderson waited to see if her short film, The Rebel Girls , would receive an Academy Award nomination, she continued her life as an…

“After more than two decades in higher education as a professor, chair, MBA director and dean, along with various adjunc...
09/30/2025

“After more than two decades in higher education as a professor, chair, MBA director and dean, along with various adjunct and visiting positions here and there, I decided to make a major change for my anticipated last decade of work life: I decided to become a flight attendant.”

If you are in higher education and occasionally find yourself wondering what a huge career change might look like for you, I’d like to share my story…

“As soon as I wrapped up at the Olympic trials (in 2021), I packed my son up, sold my house in Texas, and moved back to ...
09/29/2025

“As soon as I wrapped up at the Olympic trials (in 2021), I packed my son up, sold my house in Texas, and moved back to Columbia (South Carolina),” Natasha Hastings, two-time Olympic gold medalist, shares how she made the transition from award-winning athlete to supporting student-athletes to reach their potential.

As two-time Olympic gold medalist Natasha Hastings (2008 and 2016 Olympics, 4 × 400 relay) saw her track career winding down, she contemplated what…

“We love to talk about “work–life balance” as though it’s a natural state you just…arrive at, as if once you hit the rig...
09/26/2025

“We love to talk about “work–life balance” as though it’s a natural state you just…arrive at, as if once you hit the right combination of early-morning yoga and Sunday meal prep, the scales will even out and stay there.” Autumn Arnett unpacks how to lead well, even when you’re overcommitted.

We love to talk about “work–life balance” as though it’s a natural state you just…arrive at, as if once you hit the right combination of early…

While approximately 20% of college students in the U.S. are Hispanic, only 6% of college professors identify as Hispanic...
09/22/2025

While approximately 20% of college students in the U.S. are Hispanic, only 6% of college professors identify as Hispanic. Dr. Azuri L. Gonzalez, executive director of The Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Research Universities, is seeking to change that.

The Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Research Universities (HSRU), which has 22 member institutions across the U.S., will lead a project that aims to…

Stephanie McCoy breaks down how her email etiquette changes based on the gender of the recipient, and muses on what that...
09/19/2025

Stephanie McCoy breaks down how her email etiquette changes based on the gender of the recipient, and muses on what that has meant for her professional career.

My professional experience lies in early childhood education, but with the acquisition of my master’s degree in education, I have veered into higher…

"In this current socio-political climate, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requires more than just we...
09/17/2025

"In this current socio-political climate, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requires more than just well-intended statements and performative gestures." Autumn Arnett breaks down actionable ways to keep DEI afloat at your institution.

I recently had a conversation with a leader in a large public institution about their institutional response to the anti-DEI mandates the…

“A huge part of my mission is to definitely tell truthful histories and have a whole sector of our list dedicated to his...
09/15/2025

“A huge part of my mission is to definitely tell truthful histories and have a whole sector of our list dedicated to history,” Krishan Trotman says. “I'm helping [academics] take their knowledge and make it accessible to commercial audiences without dummying it down using Legacy as a vehicle.”

Over the past 15 years, Krishan Trotman, Vice President and Publisher of Legacy Lit, an imprint at Hachette Book Group, has worked to publish books…

We are still our best chance at enacting the change we want to see in the world (despite what technofascist billionaires...
09/11/2025

We are still our best chance at enacting the change we want to see in the world (despite what technofascist billionaires would like us to think). Consider ways you can positively impact your community in spite of the ongoing challenges we face in 2025.

Call me naïve—and you probably should—but I really thought that this issue of Women in Higher Education would be celebrating the election of the…

“I would guess that around 80–90% of my outgoing phone calls were unanswered and went to voicemail.” Stephanie McCoy unp...
09/10/2025

“I would guess that around 80–90% of my outgoing phone calls were unanswered and went to voicemail.” Stephanie McCoy unpacks how telephobia has impacted her role in higher education.

I recently started a job at a graduate school in Portland, Oregon. I've switched higher ed departments and transitioned from academic advising over…

“When you're engaged in intellectual terms on an area of the world, as I am, you go deeper and deeper into it,” Tanya L....
09/08/2025

“When you're engaged in intellectual terms on an area of the world, as I am, you go deeper and deeper into it,” Tanya L. Domi says of her work in higher education and human rights in this profile by Lois Elfman.

Tanya L. Domi's life has been a journey of diverse interests and careers, all fueled by her passion for justice and peace. She currently holds…

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