The mission of the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) is to strengthen the impact of Utah girls, women, and families. We serve Utah and its residents by 1) producing relevant, trustworthy, and applicable research; 2) creating and gathering valuable research-based resources; and 3) convening trainings and events that inform, inspire, and ignite growth and change for all Utahns. The UWLP was founded in 2009 by Dr. Susan R. Madsen, who leads this work as part of her faculty position as a scholar at Utah State University.
The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) released a new research snapshot, Suicide Among Utah Girls and Women: A 2026 Update, providing an overview of suicide trends in the state and how they vary by gender, age, race, ethnicity, a...
This report draws on the most recent American Community Survey (ACS) data and highlights persistent gender gaps, regional differences, and statewide challenges in degree completion.
The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) released a new research and policy brief, How Higher Education Strengthens Individual, Family, and Community Well Being, offering a comprehensive analysis of how educational attainment shape...
Locate Utah women’s networks, groups, and organizations to engage, learn, and connect.
The UWLP—under the direction of faculty member Dr. Susan R. Madsen—hosts, offers, partners on, and collaborates on research-based programs, seminars, lectures, workshops, and think tanks aligned with efforts to move mountains for Utah girls, women, and families. View all upcoming events.
Join Dr. Susan R. Madsen for a conversation with Utah experts Dr. Christy Kane, Jessica Holzbauer, and Dr. Brian Higginbotham on helping parents support kids’ mental well‑being, build connection, and navigate hard topics.
