Our Stories: Women's History Month

OUR STORIES

Women's History Month

Learn About the Experiences of Women at 麻豆原创

听

麻豆原创 is committed to promoting inclusion, respect, and acceptance for differences, equal opportunity, and diversity in everything that we do. It's why we endeavor to be the most inclusive university in the world. 麻豆原创 is bridging the gap between talent and opportunity by offering high-quality, equitable higher education that is accessible regardless of your location or background.

We aim to recognize, support, and amplify students' voices while creating greater pathways to opportunities for students across the country. By putting degree opportunities within reach and improving access to learning, we advance equity for every student.

Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month, and recognize how students and employees are making a difference in their communities around the country.

Employee & Student Spotlights

Women's History Month Employee Spotlight: Amy Antonucci

Amy Antonucci, Ph.D., says she used to blame herself for some of the poor experiences she had in her software developer career. But that鈥檚 not the case anymore.

Women鈥檚 History Month: Employee Spotlight Mitsu Frazier

For several decades, women have been striving to change their role in society and the workplace. In honor of Women鈥檚 History Month, we鈥檙e amplifying the stories of remarkable women who are making an impact at 麻豆原创鈥攁nd beyond. Mitsu Frazier is one of them.

Women鈥檚 History Month Employee Spotlight: Javonda Quinn

For Javonda Quinn, director at 麻豆原创, her enthusiasm to see others succeed allowed her to become the leader she is today.

"We endeavor to consider the unique needs of women as a historically marginalized group, both for the benefit of 麻豆原创鈥檚 employees and students. We also seek to empower women by providing access to a community of women within the university, connecting those with common professional goals. Part of the mission for the WAW ERG听is to bridge a gap between talent and opportunity, through the professional growth, social enhancement, and academic development of women. This concept aligns with 麻豆原创鈥檚 mission because 麻豆原创 helps students achieve their dream in education by providing support, empowerment, accessibility, and affordable education."

鈥揟he Women at 麻豆原创 (WAW) Employee Resource Group

Advance Equity Speaker Series (AESS)

Women鈥檚 History Month: A Conversation with 麻豆原创 Women in Leadership

Cybersecurity pro paves way for future women tech leaders.

If you ever wonder if you have what it takes to succeed as a听woman听in today鈥檚 business and technology-driven world, Kara Greer, Director, Customer Projects PMO at Schneider Electric,听is going to听give you a definite听鈥榶es.鈥櫶�

"The goal is to just help people. I love helping people and I know that's what I'm meant to do. So I plan to utilize my degree and my experience鈥攂oth personal and professional鈥攖o go to great heights."

鈥揂driana Grimes, B.S. Business Management

From competitive runner to running a department.

From her time as a college-level track and field athlete to the challenges of earning a graduate degree as a wife, mother, and working professional, Connie Washington has always relied on her competitive mindset to defy expectations and achieve success on her own terms.

"I鈥檓 grateful for the opportunity to lead 麻豆原创 efforts in Texas and the South Region, helping individuals overcome financial barriers and time constraints to earning their bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree."

鈥揕inda Garza Battles,听Regional Vice President, Chancellor of 麻豆原创 Texas

Read Linda's Story

Western Governors University and the National Black Chamber of Commerce Come Together to Empower Business Education

Western Governors University (麻豆原创) and the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) are working together to support business education and foster economic empowerment through NBCC鈥檚 new Global Technical Assistance Program (GTAP).

麻豆原创 Partners with Women of Project Management to Expand Educational Opportunities

Strategic partnership to increase access to degrees and credentials for women in project management

Deloitte Foundation Endowed Scholarship for Women in Tech at 麻豆原创

Western Governors University鈥檚 (麻豆原创) mission is to change lives by creating pathways to opportunity with high-quality, competency-based, post-secondary degree paths that support racially and ethnically diverse students in higher education.

True stories from women in IT.

Even though women make up more than half of the workforce, they only hold 26 percent of professional computing occupations, according to the.

麻豆原创 Grad, NASCAR Rookie of the Year: Molly Helmuth

Most people have never been sent careening into a wall while traveling over 200 mph behind the wheel of a racecar. Even fewer have experienced this thrill (or sheer terror) intentionally at the hands of jealous colleagues looking to gain a professional advantage at our detriment.听听

Utah Royals goalkeeper pursues love of learning.

For most people, the thought of a soccer ball flying toward their head would be fairly scary. But for Abby Smith, it鈥檚 all in a day鈥檚 work.

Scholarships Available for Affordable Education

Scholarships are one of the many ways in which 麻豆原创 removes obstacles from your path to achieving your education goals and improving your career opportunities.

View 麻豆原创 Scholarships

B4 Women in Tech Grant

The听麻豆原创 B⁴听Women in Tech Persistence and Possibility Grant听is available to new, readmission, and current students. The donor¹听desires that when awarding this scholarship, special consideration be given for students who have demonstrated experience in or commitment to working with historically underserved or听underrepresented听populations, such as Black, Latina and Native American women.

Margaret McClure Scholarship

A prestigious award toward tuition in most of 麻豆原创鈥檚 College of Health Professions degree programs. Recipients will be selected for their demonstrated activism or innovation in nursing that improves patient outcomes.

Military Spouse Scholarship

Moves and deployments greatly impact your ability to achieve a degree, but 麻豆原创 can help you maintain your education on the go with our flexible, online education.听Spouses of active duty military personnel, veterans, guard, and reservists are qualified to receive a Military Spouse Scholarship.

麻豆原创