Breaking News
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Heather Hulburt Norris Elected Chancellor of Appalachian State University
Mar. 19, 2025 - After leading the institution on an interim basis for the past year, Dr. Heather Norris has been named the permanent chancellor of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. -
Michelle Larson Named the First Woman President of Clarkson University
Mar. 19, 2025 - Michelle B. Larson, an astrophysicist and experienced academic professional, has spent the past decade leading The Adler Planetarium in Chicago. She is slated to become Clarkson University's first woman president on April 1. -
Laura Crawley Appointed President of Bethany College in Kansas
Mar. 19, 2025 - "I am truly excited and honored to join the Bethany College community," said Dr. Crawley. "The college's strong values of faith, service, and academic excellence deeply resonate with my commitment to supporting students and fostering growth." - More from Breaking News
Research & Studies
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More Than a Quarter of the Top 200 Universities Around the World Are Led by Women
Mar. 19, 2025 - As of 2025, 55 of the world's top 200 universities are led by women, representing 27 percent of the top academic leaders around the globe. Two American women lead institutions in the top 10 universities. -
Research Documents Perceived Gender Differences in Social Preferences
Mar. 19, 2025 - Regardless of gender, people expect women to be more generous and equality-oriented than men. However, these perceptions tend to be inaccurate as both men and women tend to behave similarly across several different contexts. -
Study Highlights the Benefits of Receiving Perinatal Care Through the Indian Health Service for Native Women
Mar. 19, 2025 - The Indian Health Service is a federal agency dedicated to providing healthcare to American Indians and Alaska Natives. When pregnant and postpartum Native women have access to the federal program, they are significantly more likely to receive high-quality maternal care than those without access. - More from Research & Studies
Appointments
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Four Women Scholars Who Are Taking On New Duties
Mar. 20, 2025 - The the forur women faculty members who are taking on new assignments are Jessica Kissinger at the University of Georgia, Jodi Benenson at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Carolyn Ross at Washington State University, and Krista Walton at North Carolina State University. -
Seven Women Scholars Appointed to New Dean Positions
Mar. 20, 2025 - The new deans are Pearl Sandick at the University of Utah, Mo Zell at the University of Hawaiʻi, Rebecca Bott-Knutson at Virginia Tech, Jessica Lang at Fordham University, Kimberly R. Moffitt at Howard University, Kate Murphy at California Polytechnic State University, and Sarah Clark at Brigham Young University. -
New Administrative Appointments for Six Women in Higher Education
Mar. 20, 2025 - Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com. - More from Appointments
Honors & Awards
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Sarah Ruiz Honored for Early-Career Contributions to Health Education
Mar. 21, 2025 - The Society for Public Health Education has presented its 2025 M. Elaine Aud Horizon Award to Sarah Ruiz, assistant professor at New Mexico State University, for her contributions to the public health profession and education. -
Yale’s Paola Bertucci Wins International Prize for Book on the History of Science
Mar. 20, 2025 - Dr. Bertucci's award-winning book, In the Land of Marvels, discusses how eighteenth-century scientists published fictional events and results to bolster their careers -
Boni Elewski Receives Gold Medal Award from the American Academy of Dermatology
Mar. 20, 2025 - Dr. Elewski, chair of the department of dermatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is an international leader in fungal and psoriasis research and dermatological clinical trials. - More from Honors & Awards
Other Recent Articles
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In Memoriam: Bénédicte Marie-Christine Monicat, 1962-2025 [3.21.2025]
A native of France, Dr. Monicat taught French literature, women’s writing, and travel literature at Pennsylvania State University for 35 years.
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Anna Balazs Receives International Recognition for Materials Science and Soft Matter Research [3.20.2025]
Johannas Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany has presented its 2025 Gutenberg Research Award to Anna Balazs, professor of chemical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Three Women Selected for Endowed Chairs at Universities [3.20.2025]
The women appointmented to endowed faculty positions are Tara Cox at Savannah State University in Georgia, Jennifer Homans at New York University, and Esther Freeman at Harvard Medical School.
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In Memoriam: Joycelyn Nicole Wilson, 1975-2025 [3.20.2025]
A senior instructor of mathematics at Spelman College in Atlanta, Wilson was found deceased on February 9 at Lake Oconee after an empty boat was found circling the lake.
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Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers [3.17.2025]
Each week, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
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Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars [3.17.2025]
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
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Salem College Creates Pathway for Students to Earn an Accelerated Nursing Degree [3.17.2025]
In an effort to strengthen the North Carolina and broader healthcare workforce, Salem College has partnered with Winston-Salem State University to create a pipeline for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing at WSSU.
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In Memoriam: Marysa Navarro-Aranguren, 1934-2025 [3.17.2025]
Dr. Navarro-Aranguen taught at Dartmouth College for over four decades. While there, she founded what are now the programs in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies and Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean studies.
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University of Richmond Law School Dean Wendy Perdue to Step Down in 2026 [3.14.2025]
Since assuming her role as dean of the University of Richmond School of Law in 2011, Perdue has helped the school develop new academic offerings, secure new funding, expand its alumni network, and enhance its infrastructure.
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In Memoriam: Suzanne Painter Welsh, 1953-2025 [3.14.2025]
Welsh spent 32 years as a financial administrator with Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, including more than a decade of service as vice president of finance.
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New Dean Appointments for Eight Women in Higher Education [3.13.2025]
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new dean positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
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Franklin Institute Recognizes Katharine Suding for Transformative Contributions to Restoration Ecology [3.13.2025]
A distinguished profesor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, Dr. Suding is a plant community ecologist who studies ecosystem landscape and population biology.
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Six Women Scholars Selected for New Faculty Positions [3.13.2025]
The appointments are Toyo Aboderin at the University of San Diego, Trina McCarter at North Carolina Central University, Jacquelyn Dee Mosley at the University of Arkansas, Stephanie Austin at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama, Daifeng He at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, and K. Paige Carmichael at the University of Georgia.
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Amanda Gilmore Recognized for Outstanding Early Career Research in Public Health [3.13.2025]
A Georgia State faculty member since 2019, Dr. Gilmore focuses her work on the prevention and treatment of several public health issues, particularly among underserved groups.
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Three Women Promoted and Granted Tenure at Carleton College in Minnesota [3.13.2025]
Carleton College, the highly rated liberal arts educational institution in Northfield, Minnesota, has promoted Sonja Anderson to associate professor of religion, Summer Forester to associate professor of political science, and Meredith McCoy to associate professor of American studies and history. All three women were awarded tenure.
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Florida State University’s Liliya Ugay Named Composer of the Year by the Music Teachers National Association [3.13.2025]
Dr. Ugay has taught music composition at Florida State University for the past six years. She recently received national recognition for her piece, “Pull No More,” which was inspired by her own experience of childbirth and common clichés related to the harp.
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Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities [3.13.2025]
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
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Report Examines Gender Differences Among the Incoming Class of 2024 at U.S. Colleges and Universities [3.12.2025]
Authored by researchers from the American Council on Education and UCLA, the “Understanding the Entering Class of 2024” report examines the experiences and perspectives of incoming college students, including differences between men and women.
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Suzanne Walsh Selected as First Woman to Serve as President of the City University of Seattle [3.12.2025]
For the past five and a half years, Walsh has served as president of Bennett College, a women’s college in North Carolina. She has an extensive background in higher education and philanthropy.
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Exposure to Radiation Causes More Long-Term Health Complications for Women Than Men [3.12.2025]
A new study has found evidence that exposure to radiation causes more cancer, heart disease, and stroke in women compared to men.
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Shannon Lundeen Named President of Stephens College in Missouri [3.12.2025]
“The opportunity to lead an innovative and values-driven community that champions women and provides all students with an inclusive, transformational education is an incredible honor,” said Dr. Lundeen. “I am eager to join this dynamic, dedicated community and shape a bold and thriving future for Stephens College.”
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The Shrinking Gender Gap in Religiousness Among American Adults [3.12.2025]
Women have historically represented a larger share of Americans who identify with a religion, but the gender ratio of both religiously affiliated and unaffiliated adults has become more balanced over the past two decades.
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Four Women Appointed President of Professional Academic Organizations [3.12.2025]
Patricia Brooks of the City University of New York, Madeline Clark of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Victoria Kress of Youngstown State University in Ohio, and Rowan Lockwood of the College of William and Mary in Virginia have been elected president of professional academic organizations in their respective disciplines.
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