Tag: Baylor University

In Memoriam: Wanda Joyce Farwell, 1934-2026

A longtime professor of voice, Dr. Farwell held appointments with Drake University, the University of Wisconsin, Western Carolina University, Baylor University, and ultimately Rice University in Houston, where she taught for more than a decade.

In Memoriam: Sheila Fling, 1935-2025

Although she began her career teaching chemistry at Baylor University, Dr. Fling spent much of her time in academia teaching psychology at Texas State University, where she ultimately earned the title of Distinguished Professor Emerita.

Five Women Who Have Been Selected for Dean Positions

The new deans are Tanya M. Sudia at Baylor University in Texas, Carmen R. Carter at Prairie View A&M University in Texas, Wendy DuBose at Wallace Community College-Dothan in Alabama, Sara Robicheaux at the University of Montevallo in Alabama, and Nannette C. Turner at Mercer University in Georgia.

A Half Dozen Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions

The scholars who have been named to endowed professorships are Linda Henkel at Fairfield University in Connecticut, Susan Klinedinst at Schreiner University in Texas, Stephanie Boddie at Baylor University in Texas, Bonnie Bassler at Princeton University in New Jeresy, Martha Placeres at Florida Southern College, and Laura Olson at Texas Christian University.

Sinda Vanderpool Is the First Woman President of the University of St. Thomas in Houston

“It is a privilege to lead an institution that not only pursues academic excellence, but also forms students in virtue, leadership and service," said Sinda K. Vanderpool. "I am honored to help steward UST’s next chapter of growth and impact.”

Eight Women Professors Appointed to New Roles in Academia

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new academic positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

Baylor University Professor Examines Caregiving Experiences of Adult Daughters During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alison Alford, clinical associate professor at Baylor University, has recently published a report that examines how adult daughters adjusted their parental caregiving responsibilities during the pandemic.

Three Women Professors Named Inaugural Endowed Chairs at Universities

The women appointed to new endowed chairs are Tetine Sentell at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Karen Foli at Baylor University, and Amy Millicent Morris at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

Fifteen Women Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.