Tag: Meredith College

Eight Women Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The appointments are Erin Cleghorn at Meredith College, Corinne Webster at the University of Tennessee, Rachel Gordon at Northern Illinois University, LaShaunda Reese at Xavier University of Louisiana, Cyndi Beltran at Texas A&M University, Sarah Dundish at the University of California, Los Angeles, Tamara White at the University of Northern Colorado, and Diana Lasswell at Langston University.

A Notable Reduction in Faculty at Meredith College in North Carolina

Over the past year, 27 faculty members have departed Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Among these exiting faculty are 11 professors who took advantage of a recent early retirement buyout program, which allowed the women's college to better "align academic offerings with changing student needs."

New Administrative Roles for a Dozen Women 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.

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.

Five Women Appointed to Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The administrative appointments are Jill Blondin at the University of Colorado Boulder, Beth Leaver at Rice University in Texas, Shawna Lynch-Watkins at Meredith College in North Carolina, Megan Haughey at Rutgers University-Newark, and Jenny Boyden at the University of Maine.

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.

In Memoriam: Marilyn Stuber, 1930-2026

Dr. Stuber taught home economics at Meredith College for 30 years. For the majority of her tenure, she served as chair of the department of home economics, overseeing significant growth in the program's faculty workforce and academic offerings.

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.

In Memoriam: Phyllis Trible, 1932-2025

Dr. Trible was known for her feminist interpretations of the Bible. She taught at several higher education institutions, including Wake Forest University, Union Theological Seminary, and Andover Newton Theological School

Meredith College Eliminates Six Percent of Its Employee Workforce

"When making budget adjustments, Meredith leaders focused on protecting programs and services essential to fulfilling its mission," said a college spokesperson. "These difficult decisions were made for the good of the college as a whole."

Meredith College Launches New Major in Statistical and Data Sciences

Officially launching in fall 2025, the new major in statistical and data sciences at Meredith College aims to provide students with a solid foundation in core statistics, mathematics, and computer science. Assistant professor Emily Lada will serve as the inaugural program coordinator.

Ten Women Appointed to New 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.