Tag: Purdue University

Julie Ross Named Provost at Virginia Tech

Following eight years of service as dean of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, Dr. Ross is slated to become the university's chief academic officer in January.

The International Society for Self and Identity Presents Its Outstanding Early Career Award to Purdue’s Teri Kirby

A Purdue faculty member since 2022, Dr. Kirby leverages theories of self, identity, and acculturation to explore why diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts often fail to obtain their desired goals.

Rutgers University’s Roxane Gay Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From the National Book Foundation

Dr. Gay, an endowed professor at Rutgers University, has authored dozens of works of fiction and nonfiction throughout her career. In addition to her own work, she empowers other writers to publish their stories through her imprint, Roxane Gay Books.

Bey-Ling Sha Installed as President of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

Bey-Ling Sha currently serves as dean of the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University. As a scholar, she studies the intersection of identity and public relations.

Ten Women Professors Appointed to New Positions at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

A Dozen Women Selected for Administrative Positions 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 [email protected]

New Faculty Positions for Eleven Women Academics

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Melanie Dodd Installed as President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Dr. Dodd is a professor of pharmacy practice and administrative services and associate dean for clinical affairs at the University of New Mexico. Her scholarship centers on geriatric pharmacotherapy, advancing the practice of pharmacy, and innovative teaching methods within the discipline.

Karleah Harris Receives National Recognition for Leadership in Family and Consumer Sciences

“Leadership is not about individual accomplishments – it is about empowering others to be successful,” said Dr. Harris. “That is why it is critical that we continue to make a positive impact and work collaboratively.”

Seven Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Roles

The professors selected for new appointments are Padma Raghavan at Vanderbilt University, Audrey Corbett at the University of Oklahoma, Michelle Harkins at the University of New Mexico, Brittney May at the University of Nevada-Reno, Wendy Townsend at Purdue University, Farah Jasmine Griffin at Columbia University, and Karen Doherty at Syracuse University.

A Dozen 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 [email protected].

Rhonda Phillips Named President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Dr. Phillips currently serves as president of Chatham University in Pittsburgh. She is slated to assume the presidency of St. Mary's College of Maryland on July 1.