Tonjanita Johnson Appointed President of the Universities of Wisconsin

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Since 2019, Dr. Johnson has been senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the University of Alabama System. She will begin her new role in January, overseeing Wisconsin's 13 public universities

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Seven Women Named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences

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The Pew Charitable Trusts recently announced that 21 researchers are joining the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. These early-career scientists will receive four years of funding to explore cutting-edge research uncovering insights into human health and disease. Seven of the new Pew Scholars are women.

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This year the American Philosophical Society granted membership to 33 Americans. Of these, 12 are women with ties to the academic world in the United States.

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Tonjanita Johnson Appointed President of the Universities of Wisconsin

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Since 2019, Dr. Johnson has been senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the University of Alabama System. She will begin her new role in January, overseeing Wisconsin's 13 public universities

New Data on the Educational Attaintment of Women in the United States

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In 2025, there were 49,166,000 women over the age of 25 in the United States who had earned at least a bachelor’s degree. There are still more men than women holding professional degrees and doctorates.

Donnette Leilani Kapono to Lead Hawaiʻi Community College

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Kapono's appointment marks a return to Hawaiʻi Community College, where she previously worked in the Office of Continuing Education and Training from 1998 to 2006. She most recently served as interim vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

Study Examines Gender Gaps in AP Course Participation and Achievement

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Throughout the past two decades, girls continue to be overrepresented in AP courses in languages, humanities, and the arts, while boys are overrepresented in AP STEM courses. These participation gaps tend to align with gender gaps among top-performing students, but this varies widely by subject.

A Change in Leadership at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital

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Brenda Carlisle, CEO of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, will retire by the end of the year. Michelle Fortune, executive vice president of hospital operations, has been appointed interim CEO.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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

University of South Dakota President Sheila K. Gestring to Retire in 2027

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President Gestring took the helm of the University of South Dakota in 2018, following eight years of service as the university's chief financial officer. She is slated to retire in June 2027.

Spelman College Opens New Cybersecurity Clinic

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Funded by a $1 million grant from Google, the new clinic will provide cybersecurity services to local organizations. Students will participate in the clinic's operations, which will introduce them to real-world experiences in cybersecurity.

Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers

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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.

In Memoriam: Virginia Laycock McLaughlin, 1949–2026

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Dr. McLaughlin taught special education at her undergraduate alma mater, the College of William and Mary in Virginia, for 38 years. During her tenure, she served 18 years as dean of the School of Education.

Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars

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

Two Women at U.S. Universities Receive Early-Career Awards From the American Physical Society

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Danielle Norcini of Johns Hopkins University was recognized for her research in experimental nuclear physics, and Jessica Shaw of the University of Rochester was honored for contributions to plasma physics research.
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