Eva Aagard of Washington University, Laura Mathews of John Wood Community College, Jackie Mercer of Youngstown State University, and Ruth Ochia of Temple University received promotions. Jennifer Adamski joined the Case Western Reserve University faculty and the University of California Davis' Marisa Ames was elected president of the American Heartworm Society.
The women taking on new faculty positions are Tori Young at Vanderbilt University, Sarah Font at Washington University, Lizette Zietsman at Virginia Tech, Kristina Bowdrie at Case Western Reserve University, Ana Daugherty at Wayne State University, Swetha Regunathan at Haverford College, and Andrea Hickerson at the University of Mississippi.
The appointments are Chelsea Bricker at New River Community and Technical College, Amy Arbogast at Case Western Reserve University, Kelly Chrisman Jacques at the University Press of Kansas, Rebekah Peeples at Princeton University, and Delaney Biester at the College of Charleston.
Tyffani Monford, an associate professor at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has been recognized by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Violence for her outstanding research and clinical contributions to the treatment and prevention of sexual harm.
In oncology research, articles authored by women receive less attention and are cited less than articles authored by men, which could contribute to gender disparities in career advancement, funding opportunities, and academic recognition.
Dr. Kessler taught psychology at Case Western Reserve University for four decades. She had two stints as department chair and was a key faculty member in advancing the university's clinical training opportunities in psychology.
The honorees are Carol Rosen of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Reena Mehra of the University of Washington, and Ilene Rosen of the University of Pennsylvania.
For the past five and a half years, Walsh has served as president of Bennett College, a women's college in North Carolina. She has an extensive background in higher education and philanthropy.
"The opportunity to lead an innovative and values-driven community that champions women and provides all students with an inclusive, transformational education is an incredible honor," said Dr. Lundeen. "I am eager to join this dynamic, dedicated community and shape a bold and thriving future for Stephens College.”
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to have led Bennett College through a period of significant transformation," said President Walsh. "Bennett College is well-situated for its next chapter of growth and impact."
