Susan Ballabina Is the Sole Finalist for the Presidency of Texas A&M University

Dr. Ballabina has over three decades of experience with Texas A&M University and the university system. She currently serves as the system's executive vice chancellor.

Research & Studies

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Research Assistant Professor, Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics

The selected candidate should have expertise and experience in theoretical models in labor and public economics as well as in microeconometrics and programming.

Director, School of Music

The University of Arizona School of Music seeks a visionary and collaborative Director to lead its comprehensive music program through a time of opportunity and transformation.

Assistant Professor, Clinician Educator track, in the Division of Genomic Diagnostics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure clinician educator track.

Communications Publications Editorial Manager (Website Content Manager)

The Website Content Manager serves as the primary website lead for the College, collaborating with team members across design, marketing, multimedia, public relations, and government affairs.

Assistant Senior Instructional Professor in the Social Sciences Core (Social Science Inquiry)

The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Senior Instructional Professor who will teach in and contribute to the management and administration of the Social Science Inquiry sequence in the Social Sciences Core.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Media Studies

The Department of Cinema & Media Studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in the field of media studies.

Eight Women Selected to Be Churchill Scholars

The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States recently announced the selection of 16 Churchill Scholars in science, math, and engineering for the 2026-27 academic year. Eight are women who will spend the next academic year at the University of Cambridge in England.

A Dozen Women Elected to the National Academy of Education

The National Academy of Education has elected 19 distinguished education scholars and leaders to its membership. Of the 19 new members of the National Academy of Education, 12 are women.

Recent Appointments

Statistic of the Week
1
Number of universities in the University of North Carolina System where men outnumber women in the undergraduate student population
9
Number of universities in the University of North Carolina System where women are more than 60 percent of undergraduate student population
Source: University of North Carolina System

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Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers

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.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

University of Connecticut Launches New Research Center for Sexual Violence Prevention

The newly launched Center for Research on Sexual Violence and Empowerment at the University of Connecticut aims to facilitate research and develop interventions to combat sexual violence on college campuses. Lisa Eaton, professor of human development and family studies, will serve as the center's inaugural director.

Promotions for Four Women in Chapman University’s College of Science and Technology

The four women scholars who were promoted in the College of Science and Technology at Chapman University in Orange, California, are Rosalee Hellberg in food science, Kate Hill in biology, Richelle Tanner in environmental science and policy, and Lindsay Waldrop in biological sciences.

The Trump Administration Claims “Victories for Ending Gender Extremism”

A recent press release from the U.S. Department of Education celebrates the closure of numerous women's and gender studies at institutions across the country. The DOE claims these program cuts as "victories" for "ending gender extremism" in higher education.

Vanderbilt University Appoints Six Women to Endowed Chairs

The six women appointed to endowed chairs at Vanderbilt University in Nashville are Nicole Allen, Christina Edwards Bailey, Jennifer Elizabeth Below, Misook Chung, Melissa Collins Duff, and Alyssa Wise.

In Memoriam: Cathleen Clare Real, 1934-2026

Dr. Real served three years as president of Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa, and 10 years as president of Siena Heights College (now University) in Adrian, Michigan. She also had a stint as acting president of the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.

Six Women Scholars Taking on New Roles in Higher Education

This summer, Yunhyae Kim and Rhea Banerjee are slated to join the faculties of Princeton University and North Carolina State University, respectively. Tycie Coppett of Yale University, Michelle Gervasio of Sweet Briar College, Sonja Pruitt-Lord of San Diego State University, and Trina Fletcher of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are taking on leadership roles at their institutions.

Three American Women Receive Windham-Campbell Literature Prizes

Yale University has announced the eight recipients of the 2026 Windham-Campbell Prizes, one of the world’s most significant international literary awards. Three of the eight award winners are American women with ties to the academic world. Each will receive $175,000 to support their work.

New Dean Appointments for Seven Women in Academia

The new deans are Eunice Santos at Drexel University, Cristina Goletti at Ball State University, Marika Peterson at Virginia State University, Tada Lindahl at Allen Community College, Evan Yionoulis at Yale University, Cassidy Sugimoto at Carnegie Mellon University, and Marie Moeller at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Ksenia Gnedeva Recognized for Early-Career Research in Otolaryngology

The Association for Research in Otolaryngology recently honored Ksenia Gnedeva, assistant professor at the University of Southern California, for her research on the development and regeneration of sensory hearing cells in the inner ear.

Ten Women Selected for Administrative Roles in Higher Education

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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