The purpose of this study was to examine the use of social media, specifically Twitter, as a way for women in higher education to connect with one another. Seven women who developed a specific hashtag were interviewed in a semi-structured initial process followed by a reflective follow up. These interviews were transcribed, coded, and sent to the women for their review. The following major themes emerged from the women's stories as they reflected on their use of Twitter and the #wlsalt hashtag: (a) the origin story of the hashtag, (b) the purpose of the hashtag, (c) the impact of the hashtag community on the personal and professional development of the founders, and (d) the lasting impact of the hashtag. Online communities in social media spaces have grown exponentially as people have begun to seek and connect with likeminded individuals as they share and curate information. Using feminist theory, social capital, and Oldenburg's third place theory as theoretical underpinnings, these women shared experiences and perceptions of the #wlsalt community they cocreated with other intentional users. The connections these women made with each other and those who used the #wlsalt hashtag exhibited how shared connections can be meaningful in personal and professional realms. Leveraging the use of these community spaces was a significant source of support for women in higher education. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]