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In Memoriam: Gloria Jean Wade-Gayles, 1937-2026

Dr. Wade-Gayles taught English and women's studies at Spelman College in Atlanta for over four decades. Her scholarship centered on African American women's literature.

A Dozen Women Elected to the National Academy of Education

The National Academy of Education has elected 19 distinguished education scholars and leaders to its membership. Of the 19 new members of the National Academy of Education, 12 are women.

Brown University’s Stephanie Jones Receives Award for Mentorship in Neuroscience Education

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health recently presented its 2025 Landis Award for Outstanding Mentorship to Stephanie R. Jones, professor of neuroscience at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Laurel Bongiorno Selected as the Next President of Hartwick College

“I am deeply honored and humbled to serve as Hartwick’s next president,” said Dr. Bongiorno. “Hartwick College is a remarkable community, defined by its commitment to students, its dedication to academic excellence ,and its belief that education can transform lives."

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.

In Memoriam: Margrit Betke, 1967-2025

Dr. Betke served as a professor of computer science at Boston University since 2000. A leading expert in human-computer interaction, she was known for inventing Camera Mouse, a tool that enables people with severe motion impairments to communicate.

Eight Women Selected for Dean Positions at Colleges and Universities

The new deans are Marisol Perez at Old Dominion University, Paula Massood at Brooklyn College, Carol Bishop Mills at Eastern Michigan University, Rebecca Berry at South Piedmont Community College, Tamalyn Peterson at Talladega College, Cinthya Ippoliti at California State University San Marcos, Elise Morgan at Boston University, and Ashlee Stevenson at Northwest Vista College.

Regis College President Antoinette Hays Announces Her Upcoming Retirement

"When I first stepped onto campus as a part-time faculty member, I could not have imagined the journey I would eventually pursue," said Dr. Hays. "What kept me here — and what inspired me every day — was the profound belief in the Regis mission and the extraordinary students, alumni, faculty, and staff who manifest that mission so purposefully."

A Dozen Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at Colleges and Universities

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.

New Academic Appointments for Four Women Professors

The faculty appointments are Deirdre Cassell at Brenau University in Georgia, Julia Bullard at Georgia State University, Michelle Pantoya at Texas Tech University, and Nicole Manglos-Weber at Boston University.

Six Women Appointed to Administrative Roles in Academia

Michele Schiele, LaTonya Branham, Kathryn Griffo, April Kauli, Kim Harris, and Atia Garrett-Washington are taking on new administrative duties at six universities across the country.

Eight Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at Colleges and Universities

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.