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Six Women With Current Ties to American Universities Named MacArthur Fellows

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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently announced the 22 latest recipients in its fellowship program, commonly referred to as “genius grants.” Of this year’s 22 winners, sixx are women scholars with current ties to the academic world in the United States.

Fourteen Women “Geniuses” Win MacArthur Fellowships

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The Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation has announced the selection of 25 individuals in this year’s class of MacArthur Fellows. Fourteen women are among the 25 new MacArthur Fellows.

Pomona College Dean to Direct the MacArthur “Genius Awards” Program

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Cecilia Conrad, dean and vice president of academic affairs at Pomona, will begin her new role at the MacArthur Foundation in January.

Rebecca Goldstein Heading to London

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She will be teaching philosophy at the New College of the Humanities.

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Eight Women Selected to Be Churchill Scholars

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The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States recently announced the selection of 16 Churchill Scholars in science, math, and engineering for the 2026-27 academic year. Eight are women who will spend the next academic year at the University of Cambridge in England.

Astrid Tuminez to Step Down as President of Utah Valley University

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Dr. Tuminez is the first woman to serve as president of Utah Valley University on a full-time basis. She is slated to conclude her presidency on May 1, following over seven years of service.

Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers

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Each week, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.

In Memoriam: Laura Valdiviezo, 1969-2025

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Dr. Valdiviezo was a professor of education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A scholar of educational ethnography, she served as chair of the department of teacher education and curriculum studies and as director of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies.

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