Archive for 2024
How the Pandemic Affected Breastfeeding Habits of Mothers From Diverse Socioeconomic Backgrounds
According to a new study, a third of participants said the pandemic’s stay-at-home orders positively affected their breastfeeding habits. However, many women from underrepresented backgrounds had to return to in-person work early, limiting their breastfeeding duration compared to mothers who worked remotely.
Monica Lounsbery Named Provost at Wichita State University in Kansas
Monica Lounsbery’s career in higher education spans over two decades. She has held academic and administrative roles with California State University, Long Beach and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Study Examines Perception of Higher Education Among Young Women in Utah
Utah has the widest gender pay gap in the United States. As a result, high school women in Utah are significantly more concerned than their male peers about the financial burdens associated with attending college.
Jennifer Schlueter to Lead Ohio State University’s Marion Campus
Jennifer Schlueter previously spent nine years as a professor of theatre at Ohio State University’s main campus. She currently served as vice provost for academic affairs at The New School in New York City.
New Study Identifies Chemical Exposures Linked to Breast Cancer Risk for Women Firefighters
Firefighters have an increased cancer incidence compared to the general population, however the majority of research in this area has centered around men. A new study has sought out to identity what chemicals women firefighters are exposed to that could be increasing their risk of breast cancer.
Lisa Krissoff Boehm Appointed Provost of Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan
A scholar of American urban history, Dr. Boehm has previously held academic leadership roles at Bridgewater State University, Manhattanville College, and Worcester State University. She will begin her new position with Saginaw Valley State University in January.
In Memoriam: Caroline Radesky, 1986-2024
Dr. Radesky was a scholar of United States history and women’s and gender studies. She held teaching appointments at the University of Iowa, Harvard University, and Simmons University in Boston.
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.
Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
Mississippi University for Women Creates Path to a Bachelor’s Degree for Local Community College Students
Upon receiving their associate’s degree in early childhood technology from Itawamba Community College, students can pursue a bachelor’s degree in either early childhood education or special education from the School of Education at the Mississippi University for Women.
In Memoriam: Brunilde Sismondo Ridgway, 1929-2024
Dr. Ridgway was a scholar of Greek and Italian art and archaeology. She taught at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania for over three decades.
Three Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments at West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University has appointed Maxine De Butte, Jenifer Kunz, and Judy Williams to Dyke Rogers Professorships within the College of Education and Social Sciences and the Hill Institute.
In Memoriam: Cynthia Paris, 1949-2024
Cynthia Paris’ career in higher education spanned over four decades. At the University of Delaware, she served as an associate professor of human development and family sciences and director of the Lab School.
Four Women Professors Who Have Received New Appointments
The faculty appointments are Candice Batton at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Kristina Booth at the University of Oklahoma, Elizabeth Rink of Montana State University, and Ela Austin at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Emma Sepúlveda Becomes First Latin American Woman to Receive the International Mercouri Prize
The Melina Mercouri International Prize from UNESCO-Greece honors individuals who champion human rights through creative expression. Dr. Sepúlveda is a scholar of Latin American and Spanish literature and the author of 17 books that span several creative disciplines.
New Dean Appointments for Three Women in Higher Education
The new deans are Usha Rodrigues at the University of Georgia, Teri Koch at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and Ebonee Dendy at the University of North Georgia-Oconee.
American Heart Association Recognizes Jane Newburger for Outstanding Mentorship in Academia
In addition to her own clinical work as a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Newburger has mentored dozens of researchers and healthcare professionals as a professor at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital.
Five Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities
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.
April Paschall Honored for Contributions to Adult Learning and Continuing Education
April Paschall has received national recognition for advancing adult learning at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where she founded a new bachelor’s degree program in multidisciplinary studies.
Three Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments
The women appointed to endowed faculty positions are Lucy Bai at Pennsylvania State University, Evelyn Micelotta at the University of Vermont, and Deborah Berke at the Yale School of Architecture.
Women Remain Significantly Underrepresented as Leaders of Multilateral Organizations
Among the top 33 multilateral organizations in the world, women have only been in charge for 12 percent of the time since 1945. One third of these organizations have never been led by a woman.
University of Southern California President Carol Folt Announces She Will Step Down Next Summer
Prior to taking on her current role in 2019, Dr. Folt served as chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from July 2013 to January 2019. Her career in higher education began as a professor at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, where she served as a faculty member in biological sciences.
Pew Research Center Finds No Gender Wealth Gap Between Unmarried Men and Unmarried Women Without Children
While there is an overall large gender wealth gap between unmarried men and unmarried women, single women without children are more likely to own a home, own a higher valued home, and have more overall wealth their single male counterparts.
Four Women Receive the Barry Prize for Distinguished Intellectual Achievement
This prestigious annual prize honors those whose work has made outstanding contributions to humanity’s knowledge, appreciation, and cultivation of the good, the true, and the beautiful. It is presented by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters. Four of the 10 winners this year are women.
How Predominately-White Workplaces Affect Black Women’s Job Satisfaction and Success
“Black women’s experiences are distinct from other race-gender groups, and the fact that White men and women may play different roles in shaping these experiences, underscores the need for intersectional approaches to identifying barriers to equity and equality at work,” write the study’s authors.
Kate Shaw Appointed Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education
“It is a tremendous honor to support this first-of-its-kind Board here in Pennsylvania, and I look forward to working alongside the experienced leaders on the Board to strengthen postsecondary education and expand its capacity to serve the needs of the Commonwealth and its residents,” said Dr. Shaw.
In Memoriam: Linda Fay, 1946-2024
Linda Fay taught as a professor of nursing at SUNY Canton for over three decades. Throughout her long tenure, she was honored several times for her outstanding teacher contributions.
Forty Women Academics Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Election to the National Academy of Medicine is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Of the 90 new members from the United States with ties to the academic world, it appears that 40 are women.
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.
In Memoriam: Martha May Tevis
A scholar of the history and philosophy of education, Martha May Tevis taught at what is now the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for five decades.
Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest 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.
In Memoriam: Ann Gill
Originally trained as an attorney, Ann Gill taught at Colorado State University for over 30 years. She served as dean of the College of Liberal Arts for more than a decade.
Five Women Faculty Appointed to New Positions at Universities
The five appointments are Sandra Leiterman at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Lauren Bullock at Temple University, Sydne Record at the University of Maine, Laura Zanotti at the University of Cincinnati, and Jamillah Williams at Georgetown University.
Sudha Raj Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Nutrition and Dietetics
The Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine subgroup of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has honored Sudha Raj, professor at Syracuse University, for her lifetime achievements in nutrition research and education.
