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Female leaders in higher education have created more inclusive and open institutions – here are 3 key figures

Grateful for Rankin Foundation President Michele Ozumba and her leadership! Check out this article about her work to create a more...

March 28, 2022

She just graduated from college. She said her Uber passenger made it possible.

We are so inspired by Rankin Foundation Scholar Latonya's grit and persistence and the generous spirit of Rankin Foundation Board Member...

March 28, 2022

‘It’s not where you start, but it’s where you end up’: Valley mom leaves criminal past behind, earns master’s degree from ASU

After incarceration, 47-year-old mother and Rankin Foundation Scholar Margaret Hall transformed her life through education. In five years, she earned three...

June 25, 2022

UWO Honors College student, mother of three funds education with scholarships

Rankin Foundation Scholar, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh student and mother of three shares how she funded her education with scholarships.

June 25, 2022

Jeannette Rankin Foundation exceeds goal at fundraiser for women scholars

The Missoulian By Skylar Rispens Nov 6, 2022 The Jeannette Rankin Foundation met its fundraising goal at the annual STAR Party to continue...

November 7, 2022

Athens News Matters: Jeannette Rankin STAR Party

WUGA By Alexia Ridley, Kate Regan October 28, 2022 Listen Jeannette Rankin, the US’s first congresswoman, was a political star. And at...

November 7, 2022

Jeannette Rankin Foundation to Hold Annual STAR Party in Athens

WUGA By Alexia Ridley October 27, 2022 Listen Athens-based national nonprofit, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation is holding its annual Star Party Thursday,...

November 7, 2022

OPINION: College degree gives middle-aged women an uplift

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Nedra Rhone Oct 12, 2022 For years, cultural norms kept Khadijah Abdur-Rahman in a physically abusive relationship. It...

November 7, 2022

Jeannette Rankin historical reenactment kicks off Women’s History Month at UGA’s Russell Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Lori Warden, Megan Torgersonpr@upwardpr.com, 406.360.2825 or 406.480.5591 Jeannette Rankin historical reenactment kicks off Women’s History Month...

February 13, 2023

Before retiring in Oconee, Jeannette Rankin was elected as the first woman in Congress

The Oconee Enterprise Lifestyles MARCH 9, 2023 BY CAITLIN FARMER

March 13, 2023