Tag: George Washington University

New Endowed Professorships for Four Women Scholars

The new endowed professors are Gina Yosten at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Miia Kivipelto at the Yale School of Nursing, Molly Burchett at the University of Wyoming, and Manya Magnus at George Washington University.

Scholars Accused of Sexual Misconduct Receive Significantly Fewer Citations After Allegations Are Made Public

Authors accused of sexual misconduct were found to be cited less after their allegations were made public. However, the same pattern was not found among scholars accused of scientific misconduct.

Four Women Appointed to Dean Positions at Universities

The new deans are Elisabeth Burgess at the University of North Georgia, Amber Perrell Slack at Queens University of Charlotte, Sevin Yeltekin at George Washington University, and Amy Nwora at Niagara University in New York.

Penn State’s Danielle Conway Appointed President-Elect of the Association of American Law Schools

Professor Conway has led Penn State's law school for the past six years. Her decades of experience in law school leadership includes academic appointments at the University of Maine and the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa

Katia Passerini Named the First Woman President of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington

Upon joining Gonzaga University in July, Dr. Passerini will become the institution's first woman president. She currently serves as provost at Seton Hall University in New Jersey.

Eight Women Appointed to 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 [email protected].

Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Posts 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 [email protected].

Sixteen Women Who Have Been Appointed to 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 [email protected].

Seven Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments

The appointments are Lisa Lattanza at Yale, Jennifer Talarico at Lafayette College, Desiree Díaz at the University of Central Florida, Doris Wagner at the University of Pennsylvania, Emily McCobb at the University of California, Davis, Aimee Crawford at Central Connecticut State University, and Chantal de Jonge Oudraat at George Washington University.

Debra Townsley Selected to Lead Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania

With a notable background in higher education leadership, Dr. Townsley brings over four decades of experience to her new position. She previously served as president of both William Peace University and Nichols College, as well as interim president of Laboure College.

Five Women Who Have Been Selected for Endowed Positions at Universities

The endowed university appointments are Elisaveta Slevitch at Oklahoma State University, Stacy Dean at George Washington University, Kristin Cloyes at Oregon Health & Science University, Xie Chen at Caltech, and Becky Bahe at North Dakota State University.

Three Women Faculty Members Who Have Been Assigned to Additional Duties

Professor Rumana Riffat was named vice provost for faculty affairs at George Washington University. Anita Lee was appointed associate dean of academic and faculty affairs for the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, and Professor Angela D. Dillard was named the inaugural vice provost for undergraduate education the University of Michigan.