Nikki Youngblood-Giles and Holly Tedder have been appointed interim co-deans of Barnard College in New York City. They both currently serve as vice deans, overseeing various aspects relating to campus life and the student experience.
“Serving this university — my alma mater — has been the privilege of a lifetime,” said President Miller. “I am grateful for the trust placed in me and for the dedication and professionalism of this campus community. There is much important work ahead, and I look forward to continuing that work together in the months to come.”
Also among the top five colleges for women according to Newsweek are Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Herzing University-Madison in Wisconsin, and Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Professor Matthews has taught creative writing and poetry at Bryn Mawr College since 2017. As a poet and educator, she centers her work on the intersections of language, economics, race, and social policy.
“The rise of women’s sports is transforming the global sports landscape — and Simmons is proud to lead in preparing graduates to capitalize on this growth and shape the business strategies that will define the next era of the industry,” said Simmons University president Lynn Perry Wooten.
With nearly two decades of experience in higher education, Dr. Randolph has previously overseen academic affairs at both Morris Brown College in Atlanta and Clinton College in South Carolina.
