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Annie Taylor Dee and Thomas Dee in 1902.// Annie Taylor Dee y Thomas Dee en 1902.

The women who shaped Weber State

Megan Swann, Editor March 11, 2025

While on campus, it’s easy to recognize the many people who have helped shape Weber State University’s history. Their names appear on the side of buildings, over classrooms and even on entire departments....

The Elizabeth Hall building on Weber State's Ogden campus is named after Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart.// El edificio Elizabeth Hall en el campus de Ogden de la Universidad de Weber State es nombrado después de Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart.

Las mujeres que le dieron forma a Weber State

Nelly Hernandez Tejada and Megan Swann March 11, 2025

Mientras uno está en el campus, es fácil reconocer las personas que han ayudado a formar la historia de la Universidad de Weber State. Sus nombres aparecen en el lado de los edificios, en las clases...

An illustration of Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock, was the first woman to fly solo around the world.

Empoderamiento en feminidad: una vista de la interseccionalidad de la historia de la mujer

Nelly Hernandez Tejada, Traductor March 12, 2024

Bastantes pueden acordarse de la historia de Amelia Earhart, la primera aviadora que voló sola sobre el océano atlántico. Su historia, que ha inspirado a bastantes personas, ha sido presentada en libros,...

The womens center offers a safe enviorment for women to socialize and study. (AJ Handley/The Signpost)

Empowerment in Womanhood: A Look into Intersectionality in Women’s History

Gracie Woodbury, Reporter March 12, 2024

Many can recall the classic story of Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Her story, which has inspired many, is featured in books, some of the country’s top-grossing...

Human rights activists held flags in support during the march. (The Signpost Archives)

Telling the stories of her

Coby Crisler March 13, 2022

Weber State University's Women's Herstory Month, led by Weber State's Women's Center, began on March 1. Throughout the month there are many activities and events planned that all centered on empowering...

Celebrating valiant women

Celebrating valiant women

Kierstynn King March 24, 2021

A moment for someone to reflect, create a conversation, have their day brightened and recognize inspiration is what the education and empowerment assistants at the Women’s Center hope students experience...

Women in STEM; contributions to Weber State and the world

Women in STEM; contributions to Weber State and the world

Lucas Moore March 1, 2021

The United Nations recognized Feb. 11 as International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This includes the achievements women make in our society today in careers related to science, technology, engineering...

Do you know your news? March 2

Do you know your news? March 2

Joshua Kamp March 1, 2021

1. The CDC gave the green light to a third COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 28, produced by what company? a. Moderna b. Johnson & Johnson c. Merck d. Bayer 2. Former President Trump returned...

S.U.R.F.'s fight for feminism

S.U.R.F.’s fight for feminism

Sharon Valverde Vargas March 13, 2020

In celebration of Women’s History Month, SURF (Student's United for Reproductive Freedom) hosted their “We Should All Be Feminist” event with the purpose of bringing people together to...

Smith asked for volunteers from the audience to demonstrate how trafficking works within a relationship. (Kelly Watkins / The Signpost)

Human trafficking hits close to home

Danya Gil March 29, 2019

The youngest human trafficking victim in Utah is 9 years old. While many do not want to believe these things occur in their backyard, human trafficking is not exclusive to third world countries.Allison...

Left to right: Stacy Palen, Dee Fawcett, Jeong Hinton, Amy Crosbie, discussing obstacles they had to overcome. Photo credit: Alyson Johnson

Women speak on shattering expectations and rising to success

Hollie Webster March 23, 2018

Weber State University celebrated women’s history month by hosting a panel of four women, all leading successful careers in fields usually dominated by men, with the help from the women's center...

Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae, left), Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) and Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) in a scene from the movie "Hidden Figures" directed by Theodore Melfi. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Katherine Johnson: genius, leader and inspiration.

Jasmine Pittman March 14, 2017

Many women have broken barriers all over the world. Each time I learn of a female pioneer or powerhouse, I’m reminded that I can be just like them; any of us can, honestly. We’re that amazing. Katherine...

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