Diversity

Study asks why women at an academic meeting are more likely than men to seek shorter time slots for their presentations.

Unusual sexual harassment lawsuit at Northwestern U., in which a professor is suing a former graduate student who accused him of assault, has sparked debate about student indemnification policies.

Syracuse U. students who see university moving away from a commitment to diversity have held sit-in since Monday.

There are more women than men going to and graduating college, but female students only account for about one-third of student body presidents.

Most black and Latino doctoral students in STEM fields are not earning their degrees within 7 years, and many are leaving their programs, new study finds.

Costume company's idea of a female Ph.D. derided as sexist and foolish by real female Ph.D.s.

KC Williams and Shannon Gibney offer advice on navigating the often-hostile work environment for women of color in the academy.