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Congratulations to Dr. Mary Howard for being selected as a 2021 YWCA Woman of Achievement. Learn how Howard achieved her leadership role at the university and what advice she has for other women who are working to advance.
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The Women's Place celebrates student assistant, Ebyan Farah, on her graduation from The Ohio State University and asks her questions about her future plans.
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Members of the 2019-20 cohort of The Women's Place President and Provost's Leadership Institute have graduated and are ready for advancement. Learn who has completed this in-depth training.
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Dr. Deborah A. Ballam, former associate provost for Women’s Policy Initiatives and director of The Women’s Place, has enhanced the lives of countless Buckeyes by leading efforts to improve gender equity and inspiring positive change. Her passion and leadership led to the establishment of the Women’s Grassroots Network and ultimately The Women’s Place.
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Dr. Andreá Williams advances from interim director to director of The Women’s Place with plans to make The Women’s Place a greater resource for promoting equity at Ohio State, aiming to build the office’s reach and impact.
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Learn who graduated from the The Women's Place 2019-20 Staff Leadership Series in August and are more prepared for advancement and who is among the 24 staff members selected through a competitive application process for the 2020-21 cohort, which begins in September.
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On behalf of the Office of the President, The Women’s Place and Outreach and Engagement are accepting Ohio State internal nominations for the 2021 YWCA Women of Achievement Awards.
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View a recording of The Women’s Place and President and Provost’s Council on Women's virtual panel on child and elder caregiving during the COVID-19 pandemic that addressed care access, logistics, alternative care options, ethical dilemmas, resources and more.
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The first major 20th anniversary celebration for The Women's Place featured Dr. Karen Holbrook, Ohio State’s first woman president (2002-2007), as keynote speaker.
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