Archive for 2024
Catherine Edmonds Appointed Interim Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University
For the past two years, Dr. Edmonds has served as chief of staff at North Carolina Central University. She has extensive experience in North Carolina education, in both K-12 and university settings.
FMLA Policies Can Deter Firms With Economic Hardships From Hiring, Promoting Women
A new Census Bureau study has found firms with economic hardships who must abide by the Family and Medical Leave Act are less likely to hire and promote women employees. This was particularly found among firms without any women in senior leadership positions.
Two Women Leaders Named Chief Academic Officers at Universities
The new chief academic officers are April Massey at the University of the District of Columbia and Gloria Waters at Boston University.
In Memoriam: Grace Mary Flickinger, 1935-2024
Flickinger served as a professor of biology at Xavier University in Louisiana for nearly five decades. In addition to teaching, she was dedicated to advancing the university’s athletics programming, having served as the faculty athletics representative for 36 years.
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.
Alverno College Cuts Twenty Academic Degree Programs Amidst Financial Difficulties
“These actions are necessary as we forge a path forward that safeguards Alverno’s survival, preserves our accreditation, and retains our academic integrity,” said Alverno College President Christy Brown.
In Memoriam: Susan Courtney, 1966-2024
Dr. Courtney joined the faculty in the department of psychological and brain sciences at Johns Hopkins University in 1999. She conducted research on how the brain’s structure is altered through aging and disease.
University of La Verne President Pardis Mahdavi Abruptly Resigns After Ten Months
On June 7, Dr. Pardis Mahdavi announced her immediate resignation as president of the University of La Verne in California, after holding the position for less than a year. She was the second woman to serve in the role.
In Memoriam: Dolores Warwick Frese, 1936-2024
In 1973, Dr. Frese was hired as one of the first women professors at the University of Norte Dame in Indiana. She served as a professor of English for over four decades, researching and teaching courses on medieval English and Chaucer.
Eight Women Taking on New Faculty Positions at Colleges and Universities
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.
Myra Marx Ferree Receives the 2024 Harvard University Centennial Medal
The Harvard Centennial Medal is awarded annually to Harvard University graduate alumni who have made significant contributions to society. Over the past 50 years, Dr. Ferree has conducted extensive research on gender studies in both American and European contexts.
New Dean Appointments for a Dozen Women Scholars
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.
Verna Hendricks-Ferguson Honored for Distinguished Pediatric Oncology Research Contributions
Dr. Hendricks-Ferguson’s current research focuses on making significant contributions to the pioneering study of palliative and end-of-life communication practices by pediatric oncology providers with parents of children with cancer.
Ten Women Appointed to University Administrative Positions
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.
Porché Spence Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Advancing Diversity in Ecology
Dr. Spence currently serves as an assistant professor of environmental studies at North Carolina A&T State University. Throughout her career, she has developed several educational programs geared towards introducing students of color to environmental science fields.
Five Women Scholars Named to Endowed Positions in Higher Education
†he five women appointed to endowed faculty posts are Paulina Mena at Central College in Iowa, Sarah Ganz Blythe at Harvard University, Sylvie Lorente at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, Janeen Salak-Johnson at Oklahoma State University, and Mary-Hunter “Mae” McDonnell at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Bonita Brown Named the Fourteenth Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University
Earlier in her career, Bonita Brown served as an assistant attorney with Winston-Salem State University. On July 1, she will return to the university as its fourteenth chancellor.
Millennial Teen Mothers Have an Educational Attainment Gap Not Found in Older Generations
The study found the largest gap in educational attainment between teen mothers and other women of their same generation was found among millennial women born between 1980 to 1984.
Diane Watkins Named Fifteenth President of Northern Oklahoma College
Diane Watkins has been with the Northern Oklahoma College community for nearly two decades. She has served as vice president of the Stillwater campus for the past five years, and served as the college’s interim president for six months prior to her official appointment.
Cornell University Study Reveals Potential Biological Predictor for Postpartum Depression
A team of researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine has found an association between postpartum depression and a steep drop off in immune cell RNA packages during the second and third trimesters of pregnancies.
Indiana University-Northwest Selects Vicki Román-Lagunas as Interim President
Dr. Román-Lagunas has nearly three decades of experience in academic and administrative roles in higher education. She has spent the past seven years as executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at IU-Northwest
An Update on Gender Equality in Research and Innovation
A new report from Elsevier has provided a status update on gender parity in global research and innovation. Although significant progress has been made over the past 20 years, disparities remain among STEM disciplines and advanced-career scientists.
Four Women Leaders Who Have Received University Provost Appointments
The new provosts are Angela Peters at Voorhees University, Susan Bon at Pittsburg State University, Terri Gomez at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and Denise Jones Gregory at Jackson State University.
In Memoriam: Claire Chamberlain, 1944-2024
Chamberlain spent nearly four decades as a faculty member and athletic coach at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She taught courses in the departments of physical education and physical therapy, and co-founded five women’s athletics teams over the course of her tenure.
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.
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.
Ivy Tech Community College President Announces Her Retirement
Sue Ellspermann has served as president of Ivy Tech Community College since 2016. Over the course of her eight year tenure, the community college has experience growth in its academic programming, career development offerings, and financial aid services.
In Memoriam: Bernice Sigman, 1936-2024
Dr. Sigman was a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she later taught pediatrics and served as associate dean for student affairs.
Eight Women Scholars Taking on New Faculty Positions at Universities
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
African Literature and Culture Society Honors Duriel Harris for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry
Dr. Harris has served as a professor of poetry and poetics at Illinois State University for the past 15 years. Her teaching and academic interests include poetry writing, poetics, and African American literature.
New Dean Appointments for a Dozen Women in Academia
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.
Tammy Proctor Awarded the Inaugural Hillcourt Silver Medal for Outstanding Service to the History of Scouting
Dr. Proctor has been a professor of history with Utah State University for the past decade. She has published extensively on modern European and world history, as well as the history of Boy Scouting and Girl Guiding/Scouting.
Seven Women Selected for Administrative Positions 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.
