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Beth Beason-Abmayr Recognized as a Distinguished Educator by the American Physiological Society

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A faculty member for nearly three decades, Dr. Beason-Amayr currently serves as chair of Rice University's biosciences department, where she works to advance undergraduate education and research opportunities.

New Administrative Appointments for Twelve Women in Higher Education

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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].

In Memoriam: Paulina Stark, 1936-2025

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An internationally recognized soprano vocalist, Professor Stark taught in the department of music and dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for 20 years.

In Memoriam: Joan Rea, 1929-2025

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For over three decades, Dr. Rea served as a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at Rice University in Houston. She was a scholar of Latin American literature and culture.

Naomi Halas Awarded the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry

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A University Professor at Rice University, Naomi Halas was honored for her creation and development of nanoshells, which are used in many biomedical and chemical applications.

In Memoriam: Mildred Elizabeth Sanders, 1943-2024

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A Cornell faculty member for nearly three decades, Dr. Sanders published extensively on American political development and popular politics.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

In Memoriam: Jerlyn Leigh Mardis, 1949-2024

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Mardis served as a lecturer at Rice University in Houston, Texas, for nearly four decades. She taught courses across a wide-range of disciplines, including STEM, communications, and business.

In Memoriam: Kelly Quin, 1969-2024

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Quin was a staff member at Rice University in Houston, Texas, for more than three decades. She most recently served as assistant vice president of campaign and constituent strategy.

In Memoriam: Michèle Longino, 1947-2024

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Dr. Longino was a longtime professor of romance studies at Duke University in North Carolina. She was a prominent scholar of seventeenth-century French literature and the author of several books.

Four Women Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions

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The new facultu appointments are Alexi Johnson at the College of Charleston, Colby Tofel-Grehl at Columbia University, Michelle DiBenedetto at Princeton University, and Elizabeth Freimuth at Rice University.

Kate Soper Receives the 2024 Emerging Composer Prize From the New York Philharmonic

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As the 2024 Kravis Emerging Composer, Dr. Soper will premiere an original piece at the New York Philharmonic, featuring herself as the vocalist. She currently teaches at Smith College in Massachusetts.

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The Schlumberger Foundation Awards Over 100 Grants to Emerging Women Scientists From Around the World

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Established in 2004, the Schlemberger Foundation's Faculty for the Future fellowship program provides grants to women from emerging and developing economies as they pursue their Ph.D. or postdoctoral research at leading institutions around the world.

In Memoriam: Holly J. Humphrey, 1956-2025

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Holly Humphrey was a longtime professor and academic administrator at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Throughout her tenure, she focused on advancing inclusive learning, mentorship, and scholarship within medical education.

Four Women Professors Who Have Been Selected for New Positions

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Leslie Pick of the University of Maryland, Laura Rotunno of Pennsylvania State University, and Karen Smilotwitz of Northwestern University are taking on new leadership roles at their institutions. Yale University's Angélique Bordey has been named a senior vice president at Cassava Sciences, Inc.

Stony Brook University’s Anissa Abi-Dargham Awarded for Outstanding Psychiatry Research

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As director of the Multi-Modal Translational Imaging Lab at Stony Brook University, Dr. Abi-Dargham aims to advance the understanding of the neurobiology of severe mental illnesses, particularly the brain mechanisms of schizophrenia.

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