A film screening and discussion with the filmmaker provided a unique history lesson
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Mount student participates in powerhouse panel about women’s colleges, STEM and national defense.
Mount Saint Mary's releases comprehensive report on women’s health and well-being at a public event with thought leaders.
The Mount Community celebrates poet and civil rights activist to become the first Black woman to appear on a U.S. quarter.
Despite the demands of multiple roles, Emerald Archer successfully manages the chaos because she focuses on her passion
Mount Saint Mary’s will release the 2022 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California on March 24 on a virtual event
GenHERation Connection gave a student not only a mentor for her last year of college but her current boss
LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell discusses women’s leadership and California politics with Mount students.
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Leah FitzGerald, PhD, FNP, FAAN, has been selected to be a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy).
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Appropriations bill recognizes the unique role of women’s colleges in advancing diversity and inclusion in higher education.
This year's Report was very specific, examining the effects of COVID-19 on women and girls in California
The annual Legislator in Residence speaker series featured politicians Holly J. Mitchell and Cristina Garcia.
Tune in to a variety of topics and listen to women leaders from all areas of the University
Our Report Has Inspired a Decade of Change -- at the Mount and Throughout the State
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The popular women's studies and leadership minor will have company in a women and gender studies major, starting this fall.
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Mount alum provides hope to orphaned girls in Tanzania through educational opportunities
MSMU and the Women’s College Coalition (WCC) come together to investigate the value of women's colleges.
President McElaney-Johnson discusses higher-ed leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic in a recent interview.
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Alum Sonali Bridges ’98 has been breaking down barriers for women in education since she started at the Mount.
Gloria Alvarez ’05 reflects how the Mount community helped to grow her pride in her heritage and shape her career goals.
Recent MSMU event attendees reaped the rewards of the WCC's close ties to the Mount
Panelists covered a variety of topics: the value of women's colleges, implicit bias, social justice and poetry
It may not have been the Commencement anyone anticipated, but the graduates of 2020 celebrated with gusto nonetheless
An obsession with a word is the genesis of a book of poetry
Postponed by COVID-19, the 2020 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™ hosted the first of its three events
Virtual guest speaker, a renowned author and teacher, guides attendees through exercises designed for mindful compassion
One positive effect from the coronavirus: “It has reinvigorated a lot of healthcare workers. We feel a solidarity"
A detour to her dream job takes this nurse back full circle
It’s a homecoming of sorts for Linda McMurdock, PhD
A letter from the Director of the Center for the Advancement of Women, Emerald Archer.
Stacy Gruenloh ’07 BSN, who was an undergraduate dance major and a Radio City Rockette, is now a labor and delivery nurse
Pimentel’s desire to be a nurse was solidified at the Mount
Samantha De La Torre ’21 is a Wellness Coordinator for the Doheny Campus.
The Center for the Advancement of Women announces partnership with GEARYS
The “ADthenians” is a team of 11 women from different years and majors competing at the National Advertising Competition
Helen Boutrous founded the Mount’s award-winning Mock Trial and Moot Court teams.
Dianne (Plou) Schautschick ’65 loves Mount students, and it shows.
Ms. Britteney Guinhawa (MSN) was awarded the CACN Nursing Education Scholarship.
Sofia Gutiérrez Calderón ’92 brings exhibit on migration stories to the Mount.
“As a prosecutor, our aim is to do what is just and what is right.”
The American Journal of Undergraduate Research Journal to Publish the Mount’s Gender Disparities Article
Her varied work experience shaped her mission to help students answer questions about who they are.
I am unstoppable because I am a person who defeats challenges and who doesn’t give up.
Mount Saint Mary’s received a gold seal for achieving a student rate between 40% & 49%.
MSMU welcomed California Senator Holly Mitchell and Board President of LAUSD Mónica García to the Doheny Campus.
Liturgical Justice Through Sacred Song Lecture on Oct. 28 by Dr. Kim Harris
MSMU Again Selected as LEAD Institution to Support Civic Engagement.
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80 incoming nursing students entered the chapel to be cloaked with a white nursing coat by MSMU faculty.
The Women’s Leadership Conference brings together women to connect and learn.
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Isabel Villarreal '20 is an English and history major, an Honors Scholar, and a commuter student mentor.
Striving for excellence, these three alums will be honored with Outstanding Alumnae Awards at Homecoming 2019.
Advocating for self-care, one nurse specialist helps lead a transformation
JoAnna Novak is an assistant professor in the MFA in Creative Writing program
Vivian Slu ’21 is a political science and philosophy major with a pre-law minor
For more than 35 years, Robert has filled a variety of leadership roles on campus
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The story behind the race to start California’s first nursing baccalaureate degree
Welcome to the Mount Makerspace, where students are encouraged to design, experiment, build and invent.
As a history scholar, Rausch says she learned that one person can embolden others and make a difference, one light at a time.
That word is more than just a tagline. It’s how our students define themselves.
A closer look: How has history impacted the poor health outcomes of black mothers and infants?
Mount's partnership with the Public Leadership Education Network prepares students for careers in public policy.
The 2019 Report focuses on how race, age and socio-economic status shape the lives of women in California.
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Online anthology of original faculty and staff writing examines intersectionality from multiple perspectives.
Collectif 2018: A paper examines the reasons why progress for women in television and films has been so slow.
Collectif 2018: Professor explores her own experiences as a female engineer from the lens of feminist theory.
First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom will be in conversation at the 2019 Report event
A sneak peek at 2019’s The Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™
Lessons learned at the 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
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The CSJ Institute’s oral history project advances the stories and mission of Mount Saint Mary’s founding sisters.
National women’s commissions gathering in Los Angeles features an MSMU flavor.
MSMU partners with Take The Lead to equip more women to lead in media and entertainment.
MSMU President Ann McElaney-Johnson delivers commencement address at Marymount High School.
Mount Saint Mary’s hosts public campaign training to prepare more women to run for office.
Mount Saint Mary's hosts a day of film screenings as part of the United State of Women summit.
U.S. Rep. Karen Bass among elected officials to share advice at MSMU’s campaign training for women.
MSMU's latest research report shines a spotlight on gender inequities among California's workforce.
Students lead campus conversations on what it will take to create a more equitable world.
MSMU hosts public campaign training to prepare more women to run for office.
Women in Music Festival showcases diversity, power of music.
MSMU and L.A. Mayor’s Office team up to recognize L.A. women.
2018 Report shines light on persistent gender inequities in California workplace.
Mount Saint Mary’s adds new elements to its annual work on gender equity in California.
L.A. mayor cites University's gender equity research as a "light to expose shortcomings."
Special event showcases the brilliance of female musicians and music scholars.
Speaker series brings media and entertainment industry experts to campus.
Opening a new hub for gender equity research, advocacy and leadership development.
The transformative power of a Mount education: “An Unstoppable Campaign for Mount Saint Mary’s University”
Dynamic 2017 public programming presented by the University’s Center for the Advancement of Women.
Discovering the resilient leader within at Mount Saint Mary's University's 2017 Women's Leadership Conference!
Since 2013, Ready to Run™ has brought together hundreds of emerging women leaders each year. Some are already making waves.
University President Ann McElaney-Johnson is the new chair of the Women's College Coalition.
Women’s experience and leadership are needed in public service. That’s why we present Ready to Run.
When women flourish, we all flourish. Learn more from our 2017 Report on the Status of Women & Girls in California.
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Introducing the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet in Los Angeles: founders and guiding lights at the Mount.