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Ten Women Selected for 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 contact@WIAReport.com.

New Administrative Roles for Eight Women in Academia

The appointments are Marquita Graves at North Carolina A&T State University, Christine Hutchins at James Madison University, Aurali Dade at George Mason University, Karen Eye at Western Carolina University, Dee Dee Mayer at Pepperdine University, Mary Czech-Mrochinski at Marquette University, Neela Rajendra at Reed College, and Rachael Honig at the University of Rochester.

Six Women Appointed to Dean Positions

The new deans are Vanessa Vásquez at Alverno College in Milwaukee, Jessica Retrum at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Gwendolyn Lloyd at Pennsylvania State University, Katie Hartman at Ohio University, Sarah Feldner at Marquette University in Milwaukee, and Jennifer Roberts at the University of Kansas.

Debbie Tahmassebi Named Provost of Marquette University in Milwaukee

"Marquette’s commitment to the search for knowledge through curiosity, research, and innovation creates a special environment in which to learn and grow," said Dr. Tahmassebi. "I look forward to engaging in that pursuit through my role and hope to maintain and enhance the academic and student experience at Marquette University."

Seven Women Named to Dean Positions at Universities

The deans are Lakeisa Tucker at South Carolina State University, Michele Vancour at Southern Connecticut State University, Brooke Burks at Tuskegee University, Kecia Williams Smith at North Carolina A&T State University, Heather Hathaway at Marquette University, Pamela Ochoa at the University of Texas at Tyler, and Sarah Radtke at Midwestern University.

In Memoriam: Jill Raitt, 1931-2025

Dr. Raitt's career in higher education spanned over four decades. She was the first woman to earn tenure at the Duke University Divinity School and founded the University of Missouri's department of religious studies.

Sarah Feldner Named Acting Provost at Marquette University

Dr. Feldner has been a faculty member with Marquette University in Milwaukee for over two decades. A full professor of communication, she has served as dean of the Diederich College of Communication for the past four years.

Ten Women Appointed to Administrative Roles 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 contact@WIAReport.com.

Eight Women Appointed to Administrative Roles 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 contact@WIAReport.com.

Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at 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 contact@WIAReport.com.

National League of Nursing Recognizes Sharon Irving for Outstanding Clinical Practice Leadership

Sharon Irving, professor of pediatric nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, has conducted extensive research on clinical care delivery, particularly nutrition care delivery for critically ill infants and children.

In Memoriam: Margaret Patrice Slattery, 1926-2024

Dr. Slattery had a long tenure at what is now the University of the Incarnate World in San Antonio, Texas. She was a professor of English who later served as the institution's president and chancellor.