Lawrence University held its 2011 commencement exercises June 5. Lawrence University held its 2011 commencement exercises June 5. Lawrence is among the colleges and universities in Wisconsin whose graduation rates are consistently higher for women, although the scenario depends on the school and its course offerings. / Ron Page/The Post-Crescent

Schools examine gender issues

Experts: No one reason men’s numbers lower Men have long been outnumbered by women in higher education in the U.S., going back to the 1980s. What’s drawn less notice is they are also less likely to earn bachelor’s degrees. Graduation rates across nearly all University of Wisconsin System schools are consistently higher for women. Last year, […]