women

The "Power of the Purse" fundraiser is one of the United Way of Southeastern Michigan's most anticipated events. It has raised more than $450,000 to fund organizations focused on advancing the economic success of women. Decky Alexander talked about this year's Power of the Purse event with Katie Groves, UWSEM's Senior Director for Engagement and Experience.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s "a2Tech360" is underway with a series of events planned over the course of the 10-day event celebrating innovation in the greater Ann Arbor region. Jennifer Hayman is Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communication & Events for Ann Arbor SPARK, and she talked to Caroline MacGregor about the "Women in Tech" event lined up for Monday, September 28th from 10 AM-3 PM.

SafeHouse Center, based out of Ann Arbor, has served as a haven for those who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. Christine Watson has served as the center's executive director since 2022. She joined Decky Alexander to discuss what SafeHouse has achieved during her time and what the future may hold.

The U.S. Senior Women’s Open is coming to Ann Arbor’s Barton Hills Country Club this month. On Monday, the United States Golf Association held its Media Day. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A global conference of women travel creators is coming to Ann Arbor next year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

For nearly 35 years, the Women's Resource Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University has fostered students with academic enrichment, as well as personal and professional development through resources and referrals. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chatted with EMU Women's Resource Center Coordinator, Dr. Kim Ferrell about the center’s mission to help women reach their full potential and maintain a safe space on campus.

Community advocates are raising awareness as part of Black Maternal Health Week to lower the mortality rate of Black mothers.WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Thousands across Michigan proudly decide to become Girl Scouts. The program is robustly present in Washtenaw County, too. The mission of the organization is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Still, scouting has had its fair share of controversies through the years. Brenna West is Chief Communications Officer with the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan. She talked to WEMU's David Fair about the drive for equity, equality and inclusion and about some of the hurdles in helping girls get to that place.

Lynn Conway is remembered for her breakthroughs that helped shape modern computing. She was also a strong advocate for the visibility of women in computer science. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has this story for Women’s History Month.

It was her innovation that led to an entire industry. As part of our recognition of Women’s History Month, WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert tells us the record of Chelsea’s Mabel White Holmes, the inventor of "JIFFY," the first prepared baking mix.