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Six Women Promoted to Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University
The six women receiving promotions to associate professor at Karen Abbott and Claudia Mizutani in biology, Corinne Coen and Ralitsa Petkovsa in the School of Management, Zinaida Kaleinikova in the School of Dental Medicine and Genevieve Sauve in chemistry.
Nine Women in New Faculty Roles 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.
Three New Assistant Professors of Nursing at Lee University in Tennessee
Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee has announced that there are nine new faculty members on campus this semester. Three of the nine are women who are new assistant professors of nursing.
Five Women Appointed to Named Chairs at the University of Chicago
The five women appointed to named chairs at the University of Chicago are Wendy Freedman in astronomy, Deborah Gorman-Smith in social services administration, Melina Hale in biological sciences, Alison LaCroix at the law school, and Wendy Stock at the medical school.
Six Women in New Faculty Roles at Colleges and Universities
Taking on new teaching posts are Jie Xiao at the University of Arkansas, Felicia Knaul at the University of Miami, Graziella Parati at Dartmouth College, Yajin Wang at the University of Maryland, Jessica E. Brophy at Bridgewater College, and Leigh Ann White at Sweet Briar College.
Two Women Professors Named Chair of Their Academic Departments
Rachel A. Segalman was appointed chair of the department of chemical engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Anna Zajicek was named chair of the department of sociology and criminal justice at the University of Arkansas.
Four Women Named to Endowed Chairs at Major Universities
The four new holders of endowed chairs are JoAnne Norton at California State University, Fullerton, Catherine Staub at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, Denise Demetriou at the University of California, San Diego, and JoAnne Akalaitis at Fordham University in New York.
Six Women Faculty Members Taking on New Assignments
The women scholars in new roles are Jennifer Waddell at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Deborah Reed at the University of Iowa, Brenda L. Hosley at Arizona State University, Kiran Asher at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Min Zou at the University of Arkansas, and KiTani Parker Lemieux at Xavier University in New Orleans.
Two New York City Scholars Wrote the Libretto for a New Opera Performed in London
The libretto for the opera Cities of Salt was written by Yvette Christianse, a professor of English and Africana studies at Barnard College and Rosalind Morris, a professor of anthropology at Columbia University. The opera recently debuted at the Royal Opera House in London.
Tracy Smith to Lead the Creative Writing Program at Princeton University
Professor Smith has taught creative writing at the university since 2005. Earlier, she taught at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York, the University of Pittsburgh, and Columbia University. In 2012, she won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
A Half Dozen Women in New University Teaching Roles
Taking on new assignments are Elizabeth Roussele at Xavier University in New Orleans, Eliza Pavalko at Indiana University, Donna Brown at the University of Wyoming, Gabriela Weaver at the University of Massachusetts, Yun Yao at the University of Arkansas, and Coco Fusco at the University of Florida.
Four Women Named to Endowed Chairs at Hamilton College
Hamilton College, the highly rated liberal arts educational institution in Clinton, New York, has named nine faculty members to endowed chairs. Four of these appointments went to women: Margaret Gentry, Bonnie Urciuoli, Patricia O’Neill, and Ann Silversmith.
Four Women Named Department Chairs at American Universities
The four women who have been named chairs of their academic departments are Christina S. Kraus at Yale University, Karen Beckwith at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Wanda K. Lawrence at North Carolina Central University, and Cindy Lee at Clemson University in South Carolina.
Seven Women Scholars in New Faculty Roles at Colleges and Universities
In new faculty roles are Maria Torres at Smith College, Jamie Monson at Michigan State University, Kate Ryan Reiling at Macalester College, Kendra Sharp at Oregon State University, Maya Steinitz at the University of Iowa, Heather Leslie at the University of Maine, and Nicole Pepinster Greene at Xavier University of Louisiana.
Two Women Economic Scholars Appointed to Top Government Posts
Sandra Black of the University of Texas at Austin has been has been appointed to serve as one of three members of the Council of Economic Advisers. Kathryn M.E. Dominguez of the University of Michigan was named to the board of governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Eight Women Faculty Members Awarded Tenure at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst has announced the granting of tenure to 23 faculty members. Eight of these tenure awards went to women.
Smith College Announces the Retirement of Eight Women Who Were Full Professors
Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, has announced that 13 faculty members have retired. Eight of the retiring faculty members are women who served as full professors. Five of these held endowed chairs.
A Trio of Women Scholars Appointed to Endowed Chairs at Major Universities
Stephanie Valberg was named to an endowed chair in equine sports medicine at Michigan State. Claudia Rankine was appointed to an endowed chair in English at the University of Southern California and Jessica Fanzo will hold a Bloomsburg Professor post at Johns Hopkins University.
Ten Women in New Teaching Roles at U.S. Higher Education Institutions
The 10 women with new faculty assignments are Rasha Ahmed, Paula P. Schnurr, Carleen Maitland, Jonda C. McNair, Beth Ann Clayton, Susan Strome, Nicole Hodges Persley, Carrie Kitko, Cerasela Zoica Dinu, and Shaunna Scott.
Three Women Scholars Appointed to Chair Their Academic Departments
Paula T. Hammond was appointed chair of the department of chemical engineering at MIT. Susan Sinnott is chair of the department of material science and engineering at Penn State and Ann M. Mastergeorge is the new chair of the department of human development and family studies at Texas Tech.
Nine Women Faculty Members Take on New Roles
The nine women scholars in new posts are Ishita Mukerji at Wesleyan, Lida E. Maxwell at Trinity College, Elizabeth Castelli at Barnard College, Margaret S. Clark at Yale, Caroline Elkins at Harvard, Deborah Vischak at Princeton, Constance W. Ziemian at Bucknell, Jane Parrish at Mississippi State, and Christina Kan at Texas A&M.
New Faculty Posts at Colleges and Universities for 13 Women Scholars
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty posts at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Four Women Named to Endowed Chairs at Bucknell University
The four women named to endowed chairs are Amanda Wooden in environmental studies, Sheila Lintott in philosophy, Margot Vigeant in engineering, and Heidi Lorimor in linguistics.
Seven Women Appointed to Endowed Chairs at American Universities
The appointees to endowed chairs are Andrea Louise Campbell at MIT, Alison P. Galvani at Yale University, Fiona Harrison at CalTech, Seung-kyung Kim at Indiana University, Susan R. Wessler at the University of California, Riverside, Vicki Sealey at West Virginia University, and Lisa Cohen at Wesleyan University.
Ten Women in New Faculty Posts at Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
Taking on new assignments are Linda Mansfield, Deana Lawson, Henrietta Kralovec, Alice Y. Kaplan, Deborah C. Haynes, Elizabeth M. Brannon, Grace Wasike Namwamba, Linda Babcock, Catherine Mobley, and Tracy Colemen.
Four Women Promoted to Full Professor at North Dakota State University
The four women promoted to full professor at North Dakota State University in Fargo are Carol Archbold in criminal justice and political science, Miriam Mara in English, Christine McGeorge in human development and family science, and Wendy Reed in biological sciences.
Princeton University Adds Three Women Professors to Its Faculty
Anne McClintock was named full professor of gender and sexuality studies. Marina Rustow was hired as a full professor of Near Eastern studies and history and Anna Marshall Shields was appointed professor of East Asian studies.
Four Women Named to New Faculty Positions at Leading Universities
Lara Harb is joining the faculty at Princeton University. Kathryn M. Dudley was named chair of American studies at Yale. Julia Clancey Smith was named a Regents Professor at the University of Arizona and Mary Hausbeck was named Distinguished Professor at Michigan State.
Texas Woman’s University Promotes Five Women to Full Professor
The women promoted to full professor at Texas Woman’s University are Nina Fredland in nursing, Pat Watson in reading, Carolyn Da Silva in physical therapy, DiAnna Hynds in biology, and Lisa Silliman-French in kinesiology.
Three Women Promoted and Granted Tenure at the College of the Holy Cross
The three women promoted to associate professor and granted tenure at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, are Kendy M. Hess in philosophy, Lorelle D. Semley in history, and Melissa F. Weiner in sociology and anthropology.
New Faculty Roles for Seven Women Scholars
The seven women with new teaching positions are Guangzhao Mao at Wayne State, Lorraine S. Lange at Hollins University, Lauren Emberson at Princeton, Maureen Conroy at the University of Florida, Holly Willis at St. Catherine University, Emily Conover at Hamilton College and Carlin Rafie at Virginia Tech.
Wesleyan University Promotes Three Women to Full Professor
The three new full professors at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, are Mary Alice Haddad in government, Mary-Jane Rubenstein in religion, and Gina Athena Ulysse in anthropology.
University of Wyoming Promotes Three Women to Full Professor
Hakima Bessaih was named full professor of mathematics. Ann Marie Hart was appointed professor of nursing and Renee M. Laegreid was promoted to full professor of history and granted tenure.
Seven Women Promoted to Full Professor at the University of Delaware
The seven women promoted to full professor are Deborah Allen in biological sciences, Jaehee Jung in fashion and apparel studies, Andrea Everard in accounting, Nancy Getchell in kinesiology, Jung-Youn Lee in plant and soil science, Anna Papafragou in psychological and brain sciences, and Heidi Sarver in music.
New Faculty Roles for Seven Women at American Universities
Taking on new roles are Emma Teng at MIT, Leslie Beck at New Mexico State, Marcia DiStaso at Penn State, Julie L. Ozanne of Virginia Tech, Iris Mack at Tulane University in New Orleans, Dena Register at West Virginia University, and Lisa S. Scott at the University of Florida.
