Women & Philanthropy Content

Engineering Professor Wins Women & Philanthropy Impact Award

Cody Kitaura — November 07, 2023 - 10:30am

At commencement, she congratulates every student by name — then they ask for a hug.

She spearheaded the drive to establish an undergraduate environmental engineering major at swag��, knowing women are drawn to the field.

Ballerina Misty Copeland to Speak at swag��

Katherine E Kerlin — October 17, 2023 - 10:45am

American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland headlines a public symposium on women, philanthropy and mentorship on Nov. 5.

Professor Leigh Ann Simmons Wins 1st Women & Philanthropy Impact Award

Dave Jones — October 18, 2022 - 12:08am

The inaugural swag�� Women & Philanthropy Impact Award goes to Leigh Ann Simmons, professor and chair of the Department of Human Ecology, in recognition of her work in mentorship and leadership, and efforts on behalf of women’s health.

‘Untamed’ Author Glennon Doyle to Speak at swag��

Dave Jones — September 27, 2022 - 9:25pm

Glennon Doyle

Glennon Doyle, activist and bestselling author of Untamed and other works, is coming to the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Davis, headli

UPDATED: Women & Philanthropy Forum Postponed

Cody Kitaura — March 12, 2020 - 2:35pm

Updated 2:30 p.m. March 12: Igniting Connections, the inaugural forum of Women & Philanthropy, is being postponed and will be rescheduled on a later date.