Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, enrolls about 4,000 graduate students and 1,800 undergraduate students. Women make up more than three quarters of the undergraduate student body.
The university recently announced the promotions of three women to the rank of full professor.
Anne Collins was promoted to full professor of mathematics. She holds bachelor’s degrees from Framingham State University and Westfield State University. Professor Collins earned a master’s degree at Cambridge College and a Ph.D. at Boston College.
Lisa Fiore was appointed professor of education. She also serves as dean of the faculty at Lesley University. Professor Fiore is a graduate of Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. She earned a master’s degree at Tufts University and a Ph.D. at Boston College.
Branca Robeiro was promoted to full professor of intercultural relations. She earned a master’s degree in Portuguese from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and a second master’s degree and a Ph.D. in linguistics from Georgetown University.
Dr. Geneco comes to her new role from Tufts University in Massachusetts, where she has served as provost for the past four years. She is slated become the University at Buffalo's first woman president on August 10.
The new presidents are Laurie A. Boeding at the Technical College of the Lowcountry and Melissa Frank-Alston at Northeastern Technical College. Both women are expected to begin their presidencies on July 1.
Dr. McEwen comes to her new appointment following four years as president and vice chancellor of Victoria University in the University of Toronto. Earlier, she served in several leadership roles at the University of Toronto Mississauga. She received some of her education in the United States.
The new provosts are Barbara Rodriguez at the University of New Mexico, Bridget Chalk at Manhattan University in New York, and Jaci Lederman at Vincennes University in Indiana. All three women had been serving as their university's interim provost.
Dr. Howard joins Spelman from Ohio State University, where she has been serving as dean of the College of Engineering. She is a nationally recognized expert in robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered technology.