Archive for 2024
Elizabeth Sharrow Receives National Recognition for Book on the Legacy of Title IX
Dr. Sharrow’s book Equality Unfulfilled argues that the current state of Title IX policy undermines the efforts to achieve systemic change in college athletics.
New Dean Appointments for Nine Women Scholars
The new deans are Erika Smith at Connecticut College, Angela Gilmore at the University of the District of Columbia, Ammina Kothari at Simmons University, Gail Orum-Alexander at Marshall B. Ketchum University, Angela Starkweather at Rutgers University, Theodorea Regina Berry at Montclair State University, Sheila Whitley at North Carolina A&T State University, Donna Stoddard at Babson College, and Jessica Huber at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
A Change in Leadership at Columbia University
Dr. Minouche Shafik, who began her presidency last year, faced national criticism for her response to on-campus student protests regarding the war in Gaza. She announced her immediate resignation on August 14. Dr. Katrina Armstrong, an administrator with Columbia’s medical school, will serve as interim president.
Barbara Reisner and Joanne Stewart Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry Teaching
Dr. Reisner and Dr. Stewart were honored for participating in the creation of the Interactive Online Network of Inorganic Chemists, a supportive community for inorganic chemistry faculty members.
New Administrative Appointments for Thirteen 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.
Jessica Bolton Honored for Early-Career Research Contributions in Psychology, Neurology, and Immunology
Dr. Bolton, an assistant professor at Georgia State University, focuses her research on how stress in early-life experiences affects the developing brain.
Seven Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new endowed 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.
Study Reveals Women Are Less Likely Than Men to Receive Pain Medication During Emergency Room Visits
Even when they report the same level of pain and distress, medical providers are less likely to prescribe pain relief medication to women than men with similar conditions. This pattern was consistent regardless of the medical provider’s gender.
Cristie Kedroski to Lead Northwest Florida State College
Since 2010, Dr. Kedroski has overseen the Northwest Florida State College Foundation. During her tenure, the college’s assets have grown by more than 70 percent.
Quality Prenatal Mental Healthcare Results in Longer Gestation and Healthier Babies
The new study investigated the efficacy of MomCare, a program that provides simple, brief interpersonal psychotherapy for expecting mothers. Participants who enrolled in MomCare were more likely to have longer pregnancies, resulting in healthier babies.
Stephanie Nesbitt Named Provost of Utica University in New York
Nesbitt has been an academic leader with Utica University for more than a decade, including serving as interim provost for the past year.
Regardless of Gender, People Work Longer Hours If Their Partner Is a Woman
A new study has found that having a woman romantic partner results in increased working hours and reduced time spent on childcare for both men and women.
Holley Roberts to Oversee Academic Affairs at Georgia College & State University
Dr. Roberts brings nearly two-decades of experience as an educator and administrator at Georgia College and State University to her new role. She will begin her new position on August 19.
In Memoriam: Ann Abadie, 1939-2024
Dr. Abadie’s career was dedicated to advancing research and academic initiatives regarding southern U.S. history. For over three decades, she led the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi.
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.
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.
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: Joanne S. Frye, 1944-2024
Dr. Frye’s academic career was dedicated to literature, social justice, and women’s studies. At the College of Wooster in Ohio, she founded the women’s studies program, which she chaired for several years.
New Faculty Positions for Five Women Scholars
The new faculty appointments are Elsa Olivetti at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mabel O. Wilson at Columbia University in New York City, Michele Saracino at Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York, Kristy Swift at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and Cara Shaffer at the University of Colorado Law School.
Two Women Political Science Professors Win National Award for Book on United Nations
Susan Allen, professor at the University of Mississippi, and Amy Yuen, professor at Middlebury College, have been honored for their book discussing the decision-making processes of the United Nations Security Council.
Three Women Appointed Deans at Universities
The new deans are Jeannine Dingus-Eason at Rider University, Penny Bishop at Boston University, and Vanessa Lopez-Littleton at the University of Washington Bothell.
Jennifer Van Mullekom Receives Outstanding Mentor Award from American Statistical Association
For the past eight years, Dr. Van Mullekom has overseen the Statistical Applications and Innovations Group, the statistical collaboration center for Virginia Tech faculty and staff. In this role, she guides graduate statistics students through various internal and external projects.
New Administrative Appointments for Nine 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.
Emory University Names Pamela J. Bjorkman Inaugural Recipient of Max Cooper Prize in Immunology
Dr. Bjorkman, a professor of biology and biological engineering at CalTech was honored “for discovering key details about how T cells recognize antigens and eliminate virally infected cells and tumor cells.”
Arizona State University Adds Four Women Faculty Members to Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
Bailey Borman, Roni Fraser, Sun-Kyung Lee, and Alexandria Pech have joined the Arizona State University faculty as assistant professors in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions
Study Finds Women Academic Psychologists Are Less Likely to Win Prestigious, Senior-Level Awards
Although the gender gap in women’s share of academic psychology awards has significantly closed over the past 50 years, gender disparities remain among prestigious, senior-level, and shared awards.
Monica Williams Named First President of Texas Woman’s University at Houston
“I look forward to working with the university community and building on a legacy of excellence by producing more talented professionals who will make our community and the state of Texas stronger,” said Dr. Williams.
Research Reveals Having Depression Triples Mortality Rate for Women With Breast Cancer
A research team led by New Mexico State University has found women with concurrent depression and breast cancer diagnoses are significantly more likely to die than both women without either diagnosis and those with only one of the two diagnoses.
Emily Cutrer to Lead Sonoma State University in California
Dr. Cutrer’s new appointment marks a return to the California State University System, where she previously served as provost of California State University, San Marcos. Most recently, she served as president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Study Examines Impact of Sexual History on Societal Views of Women and Men
The sexual double standard (SDS) is a historical societal belief that women with multiple sexual partners are viewed less favorably than men with similar sexual history. A new study has found evidence of a reverse-SDS, suggesting a more wide-spread acceptance of women’s sexual history.
Rose Mince Named President of Carroll Community College in Maryland
Dr. Mince brings nearly four decades of community college leadership to her new role, including seven years as a senior administrator at Carroll Community College.
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.
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.
Spelman College Establishes Research and Teaching Partnerships with Three Nigerian Universities
Spelman College has recently signed a partnership agreement with three Lagos-based universities in an effort to strengthen the educational ties between the United States, Nigeria, and other African communities.
Louisiana State University Establishes Two Partnerships to Advance Women’s Sports and Health
“We are striving to ensure that every girl who wants to play sports has that opportunity and that we educate and support girls and women across the lifespan as they engage with sport and physical activity,” said John Nauright, director of the LSU School of Kinesiology.
