Women

Local comedians appreciate the intimacy of Wisconsin comedy clubs and the quality of audiences they provide.

Over 150 high schools in Wisconsin now offer girl’s wrestling. Colleges in the state are stepping up to meet the demand.

New data suggests more women farmers might lead to more business creation and a drop in poverty rates. Two women farmers in Wisconsin share their experiences.

The Women’s Affordable Housing Network recently launched a chapter in Wisconsin. One of the group’s early goals is to mentor high school and college students.

Vernon County received a $200,000 grant to train local law enforcement, clinicians and volunteers to better respond to domestic violence cases.

The “Great Women of the Great Lakes and Beyond” series at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc focuses on female pirates this month, with a talk from a UW-Oshkosh history professor.

The first book by Wisconsin author Sally Collins explores the complications and joys of early adulthood through the perspective of a 20-year-old woman in a small, fictional town in Door County.

Over the last year, the institute has seen a 6 percent increase in attendance at events and a 52 percent increase in participation in the leadership certificate programs.

Out with a new book, acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates reflected on her time at UW-Madison, which included a rejection that served as a turning point in her life and career.

UW-Madison sociologist Jessica Calarco says the social structure of the U.S. puts an unfair burden on women, who are often tasked with more of the unpaid care work that keeps the economy moving.