The women scholars who are taking on new provost appointments are Barbara Rodriguez at the University of New Mexico, Lauren Lee McIntyre at Michigan State University, Beth Winkelstein at Northeastern University in Boston, and Voki Pophristic at Rowan University in New Jersey.
“Madison College is poised for transformative success, and I am honored to be part of it,” said Dr. Berne. "What stood out to me was the deep pride people feel for this college and the meaningful purpose behind everything happening here."
According to a new study led by doctors at the University of California, San Diego, women physicians are 53 percent more likely to die by suicide than women who are not physicians.
Dr. Barabino, president of Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts, has conducted extensive research on the understanding of sickle cell disease and orthopedic tissue engineering, as well as advancing diversity and belonging in engineering education and research.
Dr. Minus taught mechanical and industrial engineering at Northeastern University for more than a decade. Earlier this year, she stepped away from Northeastern to become senior vice president and CTO for Hexcel.
Dr. Edelin founded the first African American studies program at Northeastern University in 1972. She is credited for helping to introduce the term "African American" into American vernacular.
The mission of the CSU Salazar Center for North American Conservation is to accelerate the pace and scale of equitable, innovative, and durable solutions for nature and all people by connecting diverse leaders, communities, and resources across the North American continent.
Kellee Tsai will be the next dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University in Boston. Harriette Scott was appointed dean of University College at Virginia Union University in Richmond and Louisa-Hope-Weeks is the new dean of the College of Science at the University of Nevada Reno.
Tina Eliassi-Rad,, a professor of computer science at Northeastern University, recently received the Lagrange Prize from the CRT Foundation in Turin Italy. The prize is considered the highest international recognition for scientists in the field of complex systems and data.
Currently, Dr. Parish is dean of the College of Health Professions and Sentara Professor of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Prior to joining the faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University, she served as dean of BouveÌ College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University in Boston.
Miriam Mobley Smith is the interim dean of the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy at the University of HawaiÊ»i at Hilo. Prior to coming to the University of Hawai'i in 2021, the veteran pharmacy academic served as interim dean and visiting professor at the Northeastern University BourveÌ College of Health Sciences in Boston and as dean and tenured professor at the Chicago State University College of Pharmacy.
Launched with $30 million in funding, the Mills Institute in Oakland, California, is charged with preserving and advancing the legacy of Mills College, which was founded in 1852 and merged with Northeastern University in July after a period of financial instability.
