Five Women Join the Arts and Sciences Faculty at West Virginia University

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University has 19 new faculty members this fall. But only five of the 19 new faculty are women.

(L to R) Juliana De la Mora, Lisa Dilks, Victoria Garrett, Cyanne Loyle, and Natalie Shook

Juliana De la Mora is an assistant professor of world languages, literatures, and linguistics. Dr. De la Mora is a graduate of Mexico City University. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Alberta and a doctoral degree from Ohio State University.

Lisa Dilks is a new assistant professor of sociology and anthropology. She is teaching a social psychology course for undergraduates and a master’s level course in data analysis. Dr. Dilks earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming. She received a second master’s degree in statistics and a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina.

Victoria Garrett was appointed a teaching assistant professor in the department of world languages, literatures, and linguistics. A graduate of the University of Alabama-Birmingham, she earned her master’s degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Ph.D. at the University of California at Los Angeles.

Cyanne Loyle was hired as an assistant professor of political science. A native of New Jersey, Dr. Loyle is a graduate of Smith College. She earned her master’s degree and Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Natalie Shook is a new associate professor of psychology. A native of Norway, Dr. Shook is a graduate of the University of Texas. She earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. at Ohio State University.