MOUNT SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY


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Locations: LOS ANGELES, CA, US, MARYMOUNT, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, ST, MARYLAND, EMMITSBURG

Mount Saint Mary’s University Unveils New Findings on the Cost of Being a Woman in California and Its Effects on our Economy

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Key findings are detailed below, with the complete Report now accessible online .

Key Points: 
  • Key findings are detailed below, with the complete Report now accessible online .
  • In 2020, California women paid an average of $2,381 more than men for the same goods and services per year.
  • In 2022, the California legislature passed the “Pink Tax” law to address that hidden cost.
  • For interview opportunities related to this year’s Report, please contact Eva Diaz at 424.394.3731 or at [email protected] .

Mount Saint Mary’s University to Release New Findings on the Cost of Being a Woman in California and Its Effects on our Economy

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024

For the past thirteen years, the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University has produced the most authoritative research on issues impacting women and girls in California.

Key Points: 
  • For the past thirteen years, the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University has produced the most authoritative research on issues impacting women and girls in California.
  • “While we are making strides toward equity in some areas, the Report continues to reveal striking gender gaps,” says Ann McElaney-Johnson, PhD, president of Mount Saint Mary’s University.
  • “Since its inaugural release in 2012, the Report has served as a national benchmark, informing public policy and funding priorities statewide.
  • Some key findings from this year’s research reveal that:
    In California, we still have work to do on our gender earnings gap.

Maryland Tech Council, Mount St. Mary’s University Partner to Offer Continuing Education to Tech & Life Sciences Professionals

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

With this partnership, MTC’s over 700 members will be eligible for 20 percent tuition savings on courses in the university’s Division of Continuing Studies.

Key Points: 
  • With this partnership, MTC’s over 700 members will be eligible for 20 percent tuition savings on courses in the university’s Division of Continuing Studies.
  • Fields of study include data science, logistics and supply chain management, business administration, biotechnology, project management, cybersecurity, and more.
  • MSMU’s Division of Continuing Studies operates from the university’s Frederick campus and online, where it offers convenient, flexible, and affordable courses.
  • “Tuition costs can often deter professionals from taking advantage of continuing education opportunities,” said Kelly Schulz, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council.

New Research from Mount Saint Mary’s University Assesses what California Women Need to Attain Greater Agency and Purpose Post-Pandemic

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

This marks the 12th edition of the Report, which is published annually by the Center for Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the 12th edition of the Report, which is published annually by the Center for Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s.
  • Median earnings of California women working full time increased 14% from 2019 to 2021.
  • Those earnings, however, vary substantially by ethnicity: Median earnings for white women working fulltime in 2021 equaled $73,059; Latinas earned $40,524.
  • That drops to $66,930 for White women and drops to $6,700 and $6,000 for Latina and Black women, respectively.

Mount Saint Mary’s University to unveil the latest data on the status of women in California

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Los Angeles, CA, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Mary’s University will release the 2023 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™ on March 22 at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles, CA, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Mary’s University will release the 2023 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™ on March 22 at the Skirball Cultural Center.
  • For the past twelve years, the Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s has produced the most authoritative collection of current research and data on issues affecting California’s women and girls.
  • Some key findings from this year’s research reveal that:
    In 2020 and 2021, 13% of California women lost a job.
  • An estimated 38.2% of women have been plagued by Long COVID statewide compared with 20.8% of men.

Mount Saint Mary’s University Adds Three Online Certificates Designed to Increase Career Advancement in High-Growth Fields

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Los Angeles, CA, July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Marys University is excited to announce the addition of three new online certificate programs starting Fall 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles, CA, July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Marys University is excited to announce the addition of three new online certificate programs starting Fall 2022.
  • The new online certificates will offer students the opportunity to build on professional skills and elevate their careers in three growing, in-demand fields, including data analytics, digital marketing and human resources management.
  • The programs are designed for both graduates and undergraduates to enhance their degree of study or as a stand-alone certificate.
  • A great program for those looking to make a switch to marketing or plan to start their own online business.

Mount Saint Mary’s University to Offer Special Transfer Opportunities to Marymount Students After MCU Announces its Closure

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Los Angeles, CA, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Marys University in Los Angeles has partnered with Marymount California University in Ranchos Palos Verdes to offer Marymount students easy and affordable transfer opportunities to continue their education for the fall 2022 semester.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles, CA, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Marys University in Los Angeles has partnered with Marymount California University in Ranchos Palos Verdes to offer Marymount students easy and affordable transfer opportunities to continue their education for the fall 2022 semester.
  • Mount Saint Marys is currently offering transfer options for undergraduate and graduate students.
  • We are grateful for the support from Mount Saint Marys University to guarantee a comprehensive transfer agreement for our students and a teach-out of the MCU curriculum, said Brian Marcotte, president of MCU.
  • I am confident our students who transfer to Mount Saint Marys will find an exciting campus life with exceptional and innovative academic opportunities.

Shero’s Rise and Mount Saint Mary’s University Partner To Present a Program To Help Los Angeles Girls to Be Sheroes in a Challenging World

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 25, 2022

Partnering with Mount Saint Marys expands our reach and mission to impact even more girls in need through our proven developmental programs.

Key Points: 
  • Partnering with Mount Saint Marys expands our reach and mission to impact even more girls in need through our proven developmental programs.
  • Sheros Rise started in October 2020 by founder Sonali Perera Bridges, an alumna of Mount Saint Marys University.
  • Sheros Rise is a ground-breaking and transformative program that builds a girls social-emotional capital, creating a smooth road to self-actualization.
  • sherosrise.org
    Mount Saint Marys University is the only womens university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation.

Mount Saint Mary's University Releases Comprehensive Report on Women’s Health and Wellbeing

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Los Angeles, CA, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Marys University Los Angeles today released its 11th annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles, CA, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Marys University Los Angeles today released its 11th annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California.
  • This years report, Progress, Regress: Womens Health Amidst a Pandemic, assesses the progress, or lack thereof, that California has made in advancing womens health since we last focused on this topic in 2017.
  • Mount Saint Marys is the only womens university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Marys University is a hub for gender equity research, advocacy and leadership development.

Dr. Hines-Gaither Joins Mount Saint Mary’s University as the First VP for Equity, Diversity and Justice

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Marys University is pleased to welcome Krishauna Hines-Gaither, PhD, as the inaugural vice president for equity, diversity and justice.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mount Saint Marys University is pleased to welcome Krishauna Hines-Gaither, PhD, as the inaugural vice president for equity, diversity and justice.
  • Before joining Mount Saint Marys, she served as the interim vice president for diversity, equity & inclusion and the director of the Intercultural Engagement Center at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • I am excited to welcome her to the Mount as we continue to move our work forward to become an anti-racist university.
  • I am excited to join Mount Saint Marys University during this pivotal moment in time, said Hines-Gaither.