For women faculty, more roadblocks along the academic pipeline

Numbers from the university’s most recent Data Digest clocked women faculty at just 750 in 2015, compared to 1,455 men. This may not sound too promising given the national conversation around gender equality, but 20 years ago, the gap looked more like a four-times difference. Progress has been made. But it’s still no secret that women looking to rise through the academic ranks face a steeper climb, particularly women of color.