This document summarizes research on gender disparities in higher education. It shows that in 2005-2006, women earned more degrees than men at all levels of higher education. However, in 2015, women only represented 42.4% of full-time faculty despite earning more degrees. It also discusses how masculinist culture and gender stereotypes in universities can disadvantage women in obtaining faculty and executive positions. Common barriers for women include fewer obtaining full professor roles, lower salaries, and less representation in university leadership positions like presidents and provosts. The document provides tips for how women can advance, such as finding mentors, building reputation, and seizing collaborative opportunities.