Archive for 2024
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.
University of the District of Columbia Appoints Four Women to Key Administrative Positions
The University of the District of Columbia has appointed Taneka Miller, Maria Byrd, Ellen Jefferson, and LeKisha Jordan to administrative roles in community relations, innovation, human resources, and educational partnerships.
In Memoriam: Lillian Bridwell-Bowles, 1947-2024
As an educator, Dr. Bridwell-Bowles focused her teaching on rhetoric, writing, culture, and women’s and gender studies. She served as a professor of English at the University of Nebraska, the University of Minnesota, and Louisiana State University.
Three Women University Presidents Announce Their Retirements
The three retiring presidents are Ana Mari Cauce from the University of Washington, S. Georgia Nugen from Illinois Wesleyan University, and Rochelle L. Ford from Dillard University in New Orleans.
American Medical Association Advocates for More Women and Gender Minority Populations in Clinical Trials
“The lack of participation of women and SGM in clinical trials has clear impacts on the care these populations receive. Despite changes in the regulatory environment, inequities in clinical trial participation and outcomes persist today,” said American Medical Association board member, Dr. Toluwalase Ajayi.
New Faculty Positions for a Dozen Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty 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.
Rita Colwell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From the American Society for Microbiology
In the 1960s, Dr. Colwell was the first researcher in the U.S. to develop a computer program to analyze bacteriological data. Her life-saving contributions in the areas of global infectious diseases, water, and health have earned her numerous prestigious awards including the National Medal of Science
Ten Women Leaders Appointed to Dean Positions
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
Randi Martin Awarded for Distinguished Leadership in Cognitive Neuroscience Research
Dr. Martin’s research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, the psychology and neuropsychology of language, and short-term memory. She has taught at Rice Univesity for over 40 years, currently directing the T.L.L. Temple Foundation Neuroplasticity Research Laboratory.
Fifteen Women Taking on New 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.
Jacqueline Beatty Recognized for Innovation in Dietetics Education
As an assistant professor of nutrition at Simmons University, Dr. Beatty teaches courses and conducts research on clinical nutrition, eating disorders, sports nutrition, and chronic disease prevention through lifestyle health behaviors.
New Endowed Faculty Positions for Five Women in Academia
The new endowed appointments are Julie Lundquist at Johns Hopkins University, Sarah Knott at the University of Oxford, Sara Coffey at Oklahoma State University, Marjan Boerma at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science, and Judith Byfield at Cornell University.
Sabrina Kizzie Honored by the American Marketing Association
Sabrina Kizzie, doctoral lecturer in the department of communications studies at Baruch College in New York City, was recently inducted into the American Marketing Association’s Hall of Fame and received the prestigious the association’s Choice Award.
The World Economic Forum Releases Their 2024 Global Gender Gap Report
The report authors write, “Economies cannot risk falling behind and throwing millions of women and girls back into times of strife and need. Big lifts in economic gender parity are needed to ensure that women have unfettered access to resources, opportunities and decision-making positions.”
Mary Bonderoff Appointed President of SUNY Delhi
A member of the State University of New York System for more than three decades, Dr. Bonderoff has led SUNY Delhi in the interim for over two years. She has held leadership positions with both SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Morrisville.
Despite Increases in Dermatologist Representation, Women Lag Behind in Dermatology Research Participation
Despite women representing 52.2 percent of all dermatologists in the United States, women’s representation in senior authorship among academic dermatology articles has declined over the past 15 years.
Five Women Appointed to Provost Positions at Universities
The new provosts are Lois Agnew at Syracuse University, Georgina Dopico at New York University, Michelle Kiec at Commonwealth University in Pennsylvania, Heather Shipley at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Regina Stovall Robinson at Jarvis Christian University in Texas.
Online Shoppers Report Higher Satisfaction When Chatting With Opposite-Gender Customer Service Employees
Researchers at the University of Norte Dame have found that online shoppers are more likely to report higher satisfaction ratings when speaking with a customer service representative of the opposite gender.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
“This institution holds a rich legacy of academic excellence and community impact, and I am committed to advancing its mission during this transitional period,” said Dr. Andrea Stewart upon her appointment to interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
In Memoriam: Margaret Jane Slaughter, 1941-2024
Dr. Slaughter served as a professor of history at the University of New Mexico for over 40 years. During her tenure, she also served as an administrative leader and published extensively on women’s history and gender studies.
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.
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.
In Memoriam: Doris Wilkinson, 1936-2024
Dr. Wilkinson was a member of the University of Kentucky’s first African American undergraduate class, graduating with a degree in sociology in 1958. Nine years later, she returned to her alma mater as the university’s first Black woman to hold a full-time faculty position.
Leymah Gbowee Recruited by Melinda Gates to Advance Women’s Health and Well-Being
Dr. Gbowee serves as executive director of the Institute on Gender, Law, and Transformative Peace at the City University of New York. The Institute serves as a hub for cross-sectoral, cross-movement, and transnational organizing, research, and scholarship.
Seven Women Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions
The seven women named to new faculty posts are Christina L. Boyd at Washington University in St. Louis, Sonya Smith at Howard University, Jeanie Murphy at Goucher College in Baltimore, Christine Julien at Virginia Tech, Kim Grainger at North Carolina State University, Kelly Lester at the University of Southern Mississippi, and Kathleen Gallagher at the University of Oklahoma.
Three Women Honored With 2024 Kavli Prizes in Astrophysics and Neuroscience
The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters awarded Sara Seager with a Kavil Prize in Astrophysics. Nancy Kanwisher and Doris Ying Tao were awarded Kavil Prizes in Neuroscience.
Eight Women Appointed to Dean Positions at Universities
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.
Julie Olson-Buchanan Recognized for Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility and Anti-Corruption Efforts
As dean of the Craig School of Business at Fresno State, Dr. Olson-Buchanan led the university to become a member of the United Nations Global Compact, an initiative promoting sustainable economic, environmental, fair labor, and anti-corruption efforts.
New Administrative Appointments for Ten Women 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.
University of Arkansas Professor Kristi Perryman Receives Counselor Educator Advocate Award
Dr. Perryman is an associate professor of counselor education and the founding director of the Office of Play Therapy Research and Training at the University of Arkansas. She has over two decades of combined experience in education, school counseling, professional counseling, and play therapy.
Five Women Who Have Been Selected for Endowed Positions at Universities
The endowed university appointments are Elisaveta Slevitch at Oklahoma State University, Stacy Dean at George Washington University, Kristin Cloyes at Oregon Health & Science University, Xie Chen at Caltech, and Becky Bahe at North Dakota State University.
An AI Teammate With a Woman’s Voice Can Increase Productivity Among Women Employees
Previous studies on organizational culture have found teammates from underrepresented backgrounds have higher performances when working with teammates of a similar background. A new study has found introducing AI programming that aligns with a minority teammate’s background can have the same result.
Veronica Hipolito to Lead South Mountain Community College in Arizona
Hipolito has over two decades of experience in higher education and community college leadership. She has spent the past five years as vice president of student affairs for Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Study Examines Prevalence of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Among OB/GYN Clinicians
Over the past 10 years, women’s representation among OB/GYN clinicians has significantly increased. However, despite the field being dominated by women, sexual harassment and discrimination were found to be prevalent among clinicians, especially medical students and surgical trainees.
