Tag: Rutgers University

Five Women Scholars Who Have Been Selected for Endowed Professorships

The women who have been selected for endowed appointments are Deanna Kerrigan at Rutgers University, Jo Hardin at Pomona College, Anna Lemnitzer at West Texas A&M University, Aliaa Bassiouny at Washington and Lee University, and Kimryn Rathmel at Ohio State University.

Rutgers University Dean Cecile Feldman Recognized as a Transformative Leader in Dental Education

Cecile Feldman has served as dean of the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine for over 25 years. Over the course of her tenure, she has significantly advanced the school's academic offerings and infrastructure. She also leads several clinical trials, creating new research opportunities at the university.

Claudia Schrader Appointed as the Eighth President of York College in New York

Dr. Schrader has served as York College's interim president since January. She has extensive background in higher education, including recent service as the first Black president of Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn.

In Memoriam: Sandra G. Harding, 1935-2025

Throughout her career, Dr. Harding taught women's studies at several institutions both nationally and abroad. She authored numerous books on feminist philosophy and the social studies of science.

Nalanda Roy Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Global Affairs Research

The Society of Translational Academic Research has recognized Nalanda Roy, professor at Georgia Southern University, for her outstanding research on South and Southeast Asian maritime security and conflicts.

New Dean Appointments for Four Women in Academia

The new deans are Amanda Haertling Thein at the University of Colorado Boulder, Sarah Soule at Stanford University, Nancy La Vigne at Rutgers University in New Jersey, and Jessica Slaten at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama.

Experiencing Racial Microaggressions During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure in Postpartum Women

Postpartum women from underrepresented backgrounds who report experiences with racial microaggressions during pregnancy or delivery and who live in communities with historically high levels of structural racism are significantly more likely to experience high blood pressure.

Soyica Diggs Colbert Selected to Lead Academic Affairs at Georgetown University

A Georgetown faculty member for more than a decade, Dr. Colbert has been serving as the inaugural vice president for interdisciplinary studies and the Idol Family Professor in the department of Black studies and the department of performing arts.

Debra Bangasser Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Psychiatric Research

Dr. Bangasser conducts research on how stress affects the risk for various psychiatric disorders, with a focus on addressing women's historical underrepresentation in clinical studies.

In Memoriam: Cynthia Paris, 1949-2024

Cynthia Paris' career in higher education spanned over four decades. At the University of Delaware, she served as an associate professor of human development and family sciences and director of the Lab School.

Nine Women Appointed to 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 [email protected].

Eight Women Who Have Been 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].