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“Especially since the fall of 2021, female college students have been passing fewer classes and experiencing slower credit accumulation compared to female college students before the pandemic,” said Dr. Dora Gicheva of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. “And this gap is relatively greater than the one we see for male college students.”

Following eight years of service as dean of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, Dr. Ross is slated to become the university's chief academic officer in January.

Between 2015 and 2022, the six-month risk of sexual violence was 74 percent higher for women ages 18 to 24 who were enrolled in college compared to women in the same age group who were not enrolled, according to a new study from Washington State University.

“I have been deeply impressed by Germanna’s strong sense of community and its steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success,” said Dr. Griffith. “I look forward to building upon this remarkable foundation as we continue advancing the College’s mission and impact across the region.”