Women of Color in the Academy Conference

The 2025 Women of Color in the Academy Conference will be held on May 2nd, 2025.

Explore the many ways you and your institution can support the Women of Color in the Academy Conference.

Connections. Empowerment.

The Women of Color in the Academy Conference offers faculty women of color and their allies the opportunity to learn and share specific strategies for career advancement.

The conference facilitates a more diverse academy by enhancing the timely career progression of primarily faculty, but also of staff, post-doctoral scholars and graduate students.Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of interactive, hands-on workshops, as well as network with other women of color in academia throughout the Greater Boston region.

Host University

Northeastern University is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world, creating a distinctive approach to education and research. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development at Northeastern provides administrative support and infrastructure for Women of Color in the Academy initiatives.

Sponsors & Campus Partners

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Conference Hosts

ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development

Office of the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Mills College at Northeastern University

The Mills Institute

Campus Partners

College of Arts, Media & Design

College of Professional Studies

College of Science

College of Social Sciences & Humanities

Khoury College of Computer Science

Office of Belonging

Village of Belonging