Tag: Florida Atlantic University

Five Women Professors Taking on New Roles at Universities

The women who have received new academic appointments are Jackie Goodway at Michigan State University, Amanda Randles at Duke University, Constance Katsafanas at Florida Atlanta University, Andrea Nahmod at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Alex Klein at Washington and Lee University.

Amy Wright Recognized for Significant Contributions to Marine Natural Products Research

Dr. Wright currently serves as a research professor in the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University. Her research into marine natural products has contributed to the development of novel medical treatments.

Three Women Appointed Department Chairs in the Florida Atlantic University College of Business

The new Florida Atlantic University department chairs are Hong Yuan for the department of marketing, Anita Pennathur for the department of finance, and Ethlyn Williams for the department of management programs.

In Memoriam: Peggy Hedrick Deierhoi, 1934-2024

Her higher education experience included academic appointments at the University of Tennessee and Georgia Perimeter College. After she retired, Deierhoi served the lifelong learning programs at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina. and Florida Atlantic University.

Safiya George Named President of the University of the Virgin Islands

“As a servant leader, I am confident I will be an effective President for the University of the Virgin Islands and will remain humble and grounded with a sincere desire to improve outcomes and the lives of students, faculty, staff, and the community," says Safiya George, who will assume the role of president of the University of the Virgin Islands this summer.

Deborah Casey Appointed President of Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland

Dr. Casey has been serving as vice president of student affairs at Green River College in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Casey first joined Green River College in 2006 as dean of student services and retention before becoming vice president of student affairs in 2011.

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.

Stacy Volnick Selected to Lead Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton

Volnick became a member of the university's administrative staff in 1991, advancing steadily through the ranks. In 2013, she became vice president for administrative affairs and chief administrative officer, and more recently, she was promoted to chief operating officer.

A Quartet of Women Who Have Been Appointed to Dean Positions in Higher Education

The new deans are Kaveri Subrahmanyam at the University of North Florida, Jerri Haynes at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Valery Forbes at Florida Atlantic University, and Janekia Mitchell at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama.

Six Women Who Have Been Chosen to Serve as Deans at Colleges and Universities

The new deans are Christa D. Acampora at the University of Virginia, Valery Forbes at Florida Atlantic University, Victoria Burgos at Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Shuneize Slater at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Brookie Best at the University of California, San Diego, and Jeanie McCarville-Kerber at Des Moines Area Community College in Iowa.

Four Women Who Have Been Appointed to Lead Libraries at State Universities

Linda Marie Golian-Lui will be the new dean of university libraries at Florida Atlantic University and Stephanie Walker has been appointed as the new dean of University Libraries at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Lori E. Harris will lead the University of Cincinnati Libraries and Donna L. Hayward has been appointed interim university librarian and dean of libraries at the University of Michigan.

Ten Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Roles at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].