Tag: Ohio University

New Positions for Five Women Scholars in Academia

Pardis Dabashi was promoted to associate professor at Bryn Mawr College. Haley Duschinski, Rachel Roberts, Cynthia Carnes, and Liz Legerski are taking on new academic leadership roles at Ohio University, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Minnesota, and the University of North Dakota, respectively.

Seven Women Who Have Been Named Deans at Colleges and Universities

The deans are Nina Pavcnik at Dartmouth College, Janet Simon at Ohio University, Magdalena Toda at Missouri State University, Rena Hallam at the University of Delaware, Ramona Parker at the University of Texas Permian Basin, Koren Bakkegard at the College of the Holy Cross, and Elisabeth Ploran at Stephen F. Austin State University.

New Assignments for Ten Women Scholars in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions in academia. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.

In Memoriam: Gwyn Norris Scott, 1961-2026

Scott spent 34 years with Ohio University, where she ultimately served as associate vice president for auxiliaries. In this role, she led a team of more than 260 employees and oversaw essential campus services.

New Administrative Roles for Eight Women 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.

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.

Two Women Professors Elected to Key Leadership Roles With the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association has appointed Jennifer Green of Duke University as president-elect of medicine and science, and Elizabeth Beverly of Ohio University as president-elect of health care and education.

New Dean Positions for Three Women Scholars in Healthcare

Linda Haddad was named dean of the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University, Jennifer Gwilym was named interim senior dean of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University, and Linda Weglicki was appointed interim dean of the College of Nursing at Michigan State University.

New Administrative Positions for Nine Women in Academia

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 Faculty Positions for Ten Women in Academia

The women taking on new academic roles are Meng Zhu at Virginia Tech, Sara Roccabianca at Washington University, Ayako Kano at the University of Pennsylvania, Vicky Lai at the University of Arizona, Jennifer Hunter at the University of Kentucky, Laura Machia at Syracuse University, Allison Koenecke at Cornell University, Tamara Caspary at Emory University, Nukhet Sandal at Ohio University, and Debbie Fleming at Central Baptist College.

Intimate Partner Violence Can Lead to Long-Term Brain Injuries and Mental Health Disorders

Even decades after the abuse, women who have experienced intimate partner violence are more likely to report brain injuries, ongoing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and sleep disorders

Anna Harvey Has Stepped Down as President of the Social Science Research Council

“It has been an honor to serve the research community these last four years," said Dr. Harvey "In a challenging environment for research funding, we showed that it is possible to attract significant philanthropic support for rigorous and impactful social and behavioral science that helps communities thrive."