Women physicians in the United States earn roughly 78 cents per every one dollar earned in total compensation and 80 cents per every dollar earned in base salary by their male peers. Over a 30-year career, a woman physician can expect to earn some $3.3 million less in total compensation compared to a male colleague.

“DMACC is a cornerstone of Iowa’s economic and social vitality,” said Dr. Suddick. “I am excited for the opportunity to lead an institution that is so vital to so many students, families, businesses, and industries throughout Iowa.”

A new study has found being a mother may lead to positive workplace outcomes for women, such as increased motivation. This challenges prior assumptions of the "motherhood penalty," where women are viewed as less dedicated to their work due their caregiving responsibilities.

Dr. Gibbs has been serving as dean of the division of business and economics at Morehouse College in Atlanta. She is slated to become the first woman president of historically Black Texas College on July 1.

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.

Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.

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

The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders recently presented its highest award to Jennifer Simpson, dean of The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University.

Cedar Crest College's new professional training initiative, Advance at Cedar Crest, provides working adults with skills in three high demand fields: business, healthcare, and technology.

Duke University has awarded distinguished professorships to 22 faculty members in the School of Medicine. The distinction honors faculty who have demonstrated extraordinary scholarship in advancing science and improving human health. Nine of the 22 new Distinguished Professors are women.

The Southern African Society for Plant Pathology recently presented its Christiaan Hendrick Persoon Medal to Washington State University's Lindsey du Toit. The award is the society's highest honor.

Dr. Frey was affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania for three decades. During her tenure, she served as the college's assistant dean and director of advising.