Women’s History Month, founded in 1987, occurs every March to celebrate women’s rights, activists and innovation. But before Women’s History Month was founded,, a week-long celebration called Women’s...
![Hosting a meeting for Women’s History Month, co-president Bethany Liao converses with club members of Women in Healthcare. The event fostered discussions about women in medicine and included a third year medical student from Bosnia as a guest speaker. “Creating this club has been a net positive experience for everyone. After we present [or a guest speaker], we [also] usually have snacks for everyone and it gives people an opportunity to generally talk or discuss,” Liao said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSC0032-1-1200x800.jpg)
![“My biggest supporter throughout this year has been my dad. Specifically, when I got my first job. He’s helped me with my schedule and adjusting to balancing work, life and school. [For instance,] I remember one time we got back from a trip and I was really stressed because it was going to be my first week of work right after school. I worked until 8 [p.m.]. I was feeling stressed, so my dad sat me down at the dinner table and helped me devise a plan to manage time and keep me motivated. He’s been focused on my future and how I’m going to be successful, like saving money for a car and for college. I know that when my dad was in college he had to pay for his own college tuition. He worked multiple jobs on top of school, which made me realize that I have it so much better with easier conditions. It makes me think I can to do this, and with all his support, I now am more motivated to succeed even with the difficulties.” – Noor Mahmud, 9](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/kmahmud-1-900x675.jpeg)