Tag: Florida International University

In Memoriam: Alison Ellen Isenberg, 1962-2025

Dr. Isenberg was one of Princeton University's leadings scholars on urban studies. She taught as a professor of history and served as co-founder of the Princeton-Mellon Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism, and the Humanities.

Five Women Who Have Been Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions

The women appointed to endowed positions are Jennifer Martin at Florida International University, Cambria Kaltwasser at Northwestern College, Amy Magnus at California State University, Chico, Elena Naumova at Tufts University, and Diane Reidy-Lagunes at Duke University.

Four Women Selected for Endowed Positions in the Academic World

Karletta Chief, Sophia Henneberg, and Angela Gapa were appointed to endowed faculty roles at the University of Arizona, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and California State University, Chico, respectively. Aviva Abosch was selected for an endowed chair in neuroscience at Baptist Health, which serves as the teaching hospital for Florida International University.

Jeanette M. Nuñez Appointed as the Seventh President of Florida International University

“I am humbled by the trust that has been placed in me by the board of trustees to serve as the seventh president of my alma mater,” said President Nuñez. “FIU is a preeminent, top 50, major public research university and I look forward to leading our institution to even greater success.”

Shantay Bolton Named President of Columbia College Chicago

Dr. Bolton is slated to become Columbia College Chicago's first woman of color president on July 1. She has extensive experience in higher education administration, including key leadership positions with Georgia Tech, Washington University, and Tulane University.

Jeannette Nuñez to Lead Florida International University

Nuñez is the first Hispanic woman to have served as lieutenant governor of Florida. She has an extensive background in public administration, including governmental affairs in healthcare.

Six Women Faculty Members Who Have Been Appointed to New Positions

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

New University Faculty Positions for Eight Women Scholars

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

New Faculty Positions for Ten Women Scholars

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

Eleven Women Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Roles

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

Eight Women Leaders Appointed to Administrative Posts

The appointments are Melissa Smiley at Wayne State University, Lisa Ferrell at North Carolina State University, Shani Crayton at Alabama State University, Jessica Brown at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Naomi Nixon at Florida International University, Kimberly Shiner at California State University Fullerton, Genita Magnum at Delaware State University, and Marie Harf at the University of Pennsylvania

Maureen Donnelly Wins Award for Excellence in Herpetology

The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists has honored biologist Maureen Donnelly of Florida International University with the Henry S. Fitch Award for Excellence in Herpetology. This is considered the highest honor within the field of amphibian studies