A Bryant University student folds her hands at a reception. Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students and Chief Diversity Officer Inge-Lise Ameer sits with two students at the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center at Bryant University. A Bryant University student address a group full of women. A Bryant University student shares a conversation with Ellen Wilson. A Bryant University student stands at a podium.
A Bryant University student folds her hands at a reception. Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students and Chief Diversity Officer Inge-Lise Ameer sits with two students at the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center at Bryant University. A Bryant University student address a group full of women. A Bryant University student shares a conversation with Ellen Wilson. A Bryant University student stands at a podium.

Women’s Leadership at Bryant

Learn to Lead. Change the World.

At Bryant University, we embolden women to invest in their strengths and talents, building their confidence so they can emerge as poised and influential leaders. In fact, Bryant is closing the gender wage gap with an impressive female-to-male average earnings ratio of 94% for the Class of 2023, compared to 82% nationwide.

As a Bryant student, you’ll have access to a variety of resources that shape your growth, such as a women-identified learning and living community, clubs and organizations, leadership programs, and more. Our proven history of empowerment makes Bryant an exceptional community for our women Bulldogs.  

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Bryant Women in Action

Women’s leadership is a vital part of the Bryant experience. It impacts how you learn, live, and advance a brighter future — together.

Bryant University Professor Judith McDonnell talks with a student.

Academic Programs

Through a concentration or minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, you can explore the complexities of identity, power, and social justice. 
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Clubs and Organizations

Explore your interests and take on leadership roles through multiple women-focused clubs and organizations across campus. 
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Division I and Recreational Athletics

Women Bulldogs lead in the classroom and on the field, displaying core leadership skills like communication and teamwork.
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Hundreds of women attend Women's Summit at Bryant University.
Basketball Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie at the Bryant University Women's Summit.

Women’s Summit

Every year, more than 1,000 women from across New England gather at Bryant University for a day of professional development, financial empowerment, and personal growth. The Women’s Summit® is the largest and longest-running event of its kind in the region.

Learn About the Women’s Summit

A Legacy of Leadership

Bryant University has a long legacy of empowering women. “Bryant was one of the first schools that enrolled women in an impactful way,” says Adriana Minacapilli, archivist at Bryant’s Krupp Library. Today, women at Bryant lead in the classroom, on the field, and extracurricular settings that develop their passions and purpose.

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