Professional Schools

University of Arkansas Revokes Offer to Emily Suski to Be New Law School Dean

Emily Suski was slated to become the next dean of the University of Arkansas School of Law. However, just days after she was sent her offer, the university reversed its decision after several Arkansas lawmakers objected to Suski's prior defense of transgender athletes' rights to play on the teams aligned with their gender identity.

Aviva Abramovsky Named the First Woman President of the National Judicial College

Avivia Abramovsky has been serving as a professor and dean of the University of Idaho College of Law. Before joining the University of Idaho faculty, she was dean of the University at Buffalo School of Law in New York.

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Presents Its Highest Honor to Two Women in Academia

Rose Cuison-Villazor, professor at Rutgers University Law School, and Lily Yan Hughes, assistant dean of the Syracuse University College of Law, are among this year's seven recipients of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association's 2025 Trailblazer Award.

City University of New York Establishes New Graduate Curriculum in Sexual and Reproductive Justice and Health

Beginning in January 2026, students pursuing a master of public health degree at the City University of New York can choose to concentrate their studies in sexual and reproductive justice and health.

Gaylah Sublette Promoted to President of A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Missouri

“I am honored and excited to serve as president of ATSU’s Missouri campus,” said Gaylah Sublette. “It is a privilege to work alongside our outstanding faculty, staff, students, and community partners to continue advancing education, research, and service in healthcare.”

Three Women Join the Faculty at the Seton Hall Law School in Newark, New Jersey

The Seton Hall Law School in Newark, New Jersey, has announced the appointment of four new faculty members. Three of the appointees are women: Elizabeth L. Carter, Anjali Deshmukh, and Amy Saji.

University of Richmond Law School Dean Wendy Perdue to Step Down in 2026

Since assuming her role as dean of the University of Richmond School of Law in 2011, Perdue has helped the school develop new academic offerings, secure new funding, expand its alumni network, and enhance its infrastructure.

Virginia Tech to Host Leadership Certificate Program for Women Veterans

Beneath the Service, a veteran and military family support organization, has recently partnered with Virginia Tech to provide women veterans with professional development as they transition from service.

First-Year Law School Enrollments: Women Outnumber Men in All Racial and Ethnic Groups

The number of entering first-year students was 39,689, up nearly 5 percent from 2023. Of these, 22,260 were women. Thus, women made up 56 percent of all entering students at U.S. law schools.

Tulane University Approved to Offer Bachelor’s Degrees at Local Women’s Prison

Since 2018, the College-in-Prison program at Tulane University has offered for-credit college courses for women at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. Now, women at the facility have the opportunity to earn a full bachelor's degree in social science.

Tulane University Approved to Offer a Bachelor’s Degree Program at a Local Women’s Prison

Since 2018, the College-in-Prison program at Tulane University has offered for-credit college courses for women at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. Now, women at the facility have the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in social science.

Women Making Some Progress in Business School Enrollments

Five years ago, the business school at the University of Southern California was the first major business school to report that women made up a majority of all enrollments. This year, according to data from the Forte Foundation, five of the world's leading business schools reported that they had reached gender equality in enrollments.