Bridgewater College offices will be closed starting at noon on Friday, December 20 through Wednesday, January 1 for the holiday season. Campus offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2.

For those wishing to make a contribution to the College in this tax year, gifts can be made at bridgewater.edu/give or by mail to Bridgewater College, Box 33, 402 East College Street, Bridgewater VA 22812. Credit card gifts must be completed on or before December 31, 2024, to be counted as a 2024 gift. Checks must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2024. Please call 540-828-5448 with any questions, and we will return your call as soon as possible.

For any campus-related emergencies during the break, please call campus police and safety at 540-578-0652. Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season!

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When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women–And How to Succeed in Spite of It

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Despite outperforming men academically, women often encounter significant setbacks early in their careers, a phenomenon McKinsey senior partners Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and María del Mar Martínez term “the broken rung.” This critical barrier occurs at the first step up to managerial roles, where the gender gap in promotions widens significantly.