Blog Archive - 2024

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

A recently released 2024 research report by the Utah Women & Leadership Project looks at women leaders in government in Utah's 255 cities and towns.

December Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

In an effort to keep the public informed about A Bolder Way Forward and the momentum that is building, we will provide updates on a regular basis.

The Utah Women & Leadership Project, in partnership with the Center for Economic Belonging, convened a community conversation with Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander (NHPI) women who live in Utah.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

A recently released 2024 report looks at Utah women and the consequences of an aging population for the economy, healthcare, individual financial stability, and social support systems.

November Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

UWLP invites Utahns to take its fall survey that will allow A Bolder Way Forward leaders to see what progress has been made in the past year.

Newly released research by UWLP research brief provides insight into students’ perspectives of higher education attainment and gender-specific barriers.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

Researchers pulled information from 2,032 companies which comprised the initial population for the study. Of the 70 companies with CEOs, only 9.6% were women.

October Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

This male allyship discussion series is aimed at helping support efforts of A Bolder Way Forward, a statewide movement to help more girls and women in Utah thrive.

UWLP has partnered with Envision Utah to publish its most recent survey results related to key issues Utahns need to prioritize to ensure that more Utah women and their families thrive.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

September Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

A newly released 2024 research report by UWLP examines the progress the state has made in having more women in leadership positions in Utah's 29 counties.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

This research snapshot includes the best practices of the 100 Utah Companies Championing Women in 2024. The companies include finance, higher education, healthcare, insurance, law, manufacturing, marketing, nonprofit, technology, and retail.

Two Brigham Young University professors recently conducted the largest study ever done regarding the potential connection between Latter-day Saint religion's doctrine, culture, and body image.

August Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

July Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

A recently released 2024 report by UWLP examines unpaid care work in Utah in an effort to recognize its value and encourage a more balanced distribution of unpaid care between men and women.

Utah's sex-based discrimination (which includes sexual harassment) make up a larger share of the complaints filed with the U.S. EEOC. Only three states have higher complaints than Utah.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

A 2024 report was recently released by UWLP to update its 2020 research on women leaders working in Utah's public sector. Similar upcoming research will measure county and municipal levels.

June Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

As part of the UWLP fall survey, participants answered an open-ended question to share their perceptions of the top opportunities available to Utah girls and women. The most cited opportunity was related to work and employment.

May Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

As part of the UWLP fall survey, participants answered an open-ended question to share their perceptions of the most significant challenges facing Utah women. More than 40% cited lack of recognition and feeling undervalued.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

Researchers conducted a study to establish a baseline of public perceptions about the awareness, understanding, and attitudes around challenges Utah women and girls face. This summary includes leadership development, STEM fields, and male allyship.

Researchers conducted a study to establish a baseline of public perceptions about the awareness, understanding, and attitudes around challenges Utah women and girls face. This summary includes health across the lifespan, entrepreneurship, and finance.

Researchers conducted a study to establish a baseline of public perceptions about the awareness, understanding, and attitudes around challenges Utah women and girls face. This summary includes K-12, Higher Ed, and Organizational Strategies.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

April Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

March Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

Researchers conducted a study to establish a baseline of public perceptions about the awareness, understanding, and attitudes around challenges Utah women and girls face. This summary includes poverty & homelessness, workforce, and home & family.

Utah falls behind most states when it comes to women running for and serving in elected political roles. Utah needs more diversified voices on Capitol Hill and in cities, towns, and counties.

Monthly newsletter with research, legislation, announcements, and events for A Bolder Way Forward.

February Newsletter for the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University.

UWLP conducted a statewide study to learn more about public perceptions around the challenges Utah women and girls face. This summary includes domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.

Researchers conducted a statewide study to establish a baseline of public perceptions about the awareness, understanding, and attitudes around challenges Utah women and girls face. This summary includes childcare, child sexual abuse, and gender pay gap.

Researchers conducted a statewide study to establish a baseline of public perceptions about the awareness, understanding, and attitudes around challenges Utah women and girls face. This summary includes childcare, child sexual abuse, and gender pay gap.

Monthly newsletter and announcements for A Bolder Way Forward.

This research synopsis, in partnership with scholars from around the state, provides a collection of data points that move the conversation from individuals’ perceptions of Utah women’s experiences toward data-driven realities.

This research synopsis, in partnership with scholars from around the state, provides a collection of data points that move the conversation from individuals’ perceptions of Utah women’s experiences toward data-driven realities.