September 2026 Newsletter

Colleagues,

Good morning! I have several Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) announcements for September:

First, I am pleased to announce the recent release of a research and policy brief titled “Educational Attainment of Utah Women: A 2026 Update” (Authors: Dr. Yvette Young & Dr. Susan R. Madsen). Additionally, a few weeks ago we released a research and policy brief titled “How Higher Education Strengthens Individual, Family, and Community Well-Being“ (Authors: Dr. Eric Dahlin & Dr. Susan R. Madsen).

Second, RSVP for these upcoming webinars:

• Sept. 10: Fair Share: How Men and Women Can Create More Equitable Workplaces Together
• Sept. 23: The Roots of Sexual Violence in Utah: What Every Utahn Should Know
• Oct. 5: A Bolder Way Forward: Quarterly Impact Forum
• Oct. 22: Parenting Kids in Turbulent Times: Conversations That Build Connection, Courage, and Mental Well-Being
• Nov. 5: Breaking the Cycle: ACEs, Trauma, and Utah’s Path to a Healthier Future for Children
• Jan 20: Tradwives, Secret Lives, and Housewives: How Utah’s Real Cultural Norms Shape Women’s Lives

Third, we have a few resources to highlight this month: 

• UWLP Podcast Episodes (with Utah Public Radio): Seven Top Opportunities for Utah Girls and Women, and New American Women (Immigrants and Refugees) in Utah
• What Utahns Need to Know -- Research Summaries: Women & Aging, Women & Finances, Unpaid Care Work, Gender Pay Gap, Homelessness Among Women, Cosmetic Surgery & Body Image Among Women, Women & STEM.
• Community Calendar: View our community calendar for all events in Utah for girls and women. 

Finally, check out some key articles and media published this past month:

• Utah Researchers Explore Value of Higher Education Beyond the Economics (Daily Herald, PoliticIT, Aug. 27, 2026)
• Poverty & Homelessness in Utah: Misconceptions Are Shifting—But Uncertainty Remains (LinkedIn, Aug. 25, 2026)
• Opinion: Women’s Equality Day — Honoring The Past and Shaping Utah’s Future (Deseret News, Yahoo!News, Aug. 24, 2026)
• USU UWLP Research Shows Higher Ed Strengthens Individual, Family, and Community Well‑Being (ETV News, The City Journal, Cache Valley Daily, Utah State TODAY, Aug. 21 & 22, 2026)
• SLBJ Names 2026 Companies Championing Women Honorees (Salt Lake Business Journal, Aug. 21, 2026)
• Another Year, Same Ranking: Utah Still Last for Women's Equality (PoliticIT, Utah News Dispatch, Aug. 18 & 19, 2026)
• Beyond The Numbers: What Utahns Reveal About Sexual Assault (LinkedIn, Aug. 19, 2026)
• Sexual Assault in Utah: Awareness is Rising--But Confidence and Knowledge Gaps Remain (LinkedIn, Aug. 12, 2026)
• UWLP Statewide Research Shows How Higher Education Shapes Views of Utah's Workplaces (Utah State TODAY, KVNU, Cache Valley Daily, USU Extension, Aug 7 & 11, 2026)
• Beyond the Numbers: What Utahns Reveal About Domestic Violence (LinkedIn, Aug. 7, 2026)
• Ogden Regional Breaks Ground on NICU Expansion for Northern Utah's Tiniest Patients (Hoodline, Aug. 6, 2026)
• Bridging Gaps in Women’s Health: Research Driving Change in Sexual Violence Prevention (The University of Utah, Good Note - Voices of U of U Health, Aug. 5 & 6, 2026)
• Doing Good in Our Communities on Access Utah (UPR, Aug. 6, 2026)
• The Hidden Ways Men's Behavior In Leadership Teams Stalls Gender Equality (Forbes, Aug. 5, 2026)

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Enjoy September!