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Three Women Scientists Named Deans at Universities

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Christina Mortellaro was named interim dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions at Saint Peter's University, Burcu Akinci was named dean of the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, and Ebony Gilbreath was named dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University.

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In Memoriam: Marilyn Stuber, 1930-2026

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Dr. Stuber taught home economics at Meredith College for 30 years. For the majority of her tenure, she served as chair of the department of home economics, overseeing significant growth in the program's faculty workforce and academic offerings.

University of Texas at Austin to Combine Its Race and Gender Studies Programs

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“UT is reversing roughly fifty years of intellectual progress and innovation," said Julie Minich, professor of Mexican American and Latino Studies and of English. "If the goal is to make sure UT is no longer a global leader in higher education this is a great move.”

In Memoriam: Ione Vargus, 1930-2025

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In 1978, Dr. Vargus was named dean of Temple University's School of Social Administration, making her the university's first African American and first woman to serve as an academic dean. She was an expert on family reunions, particularly the importance of such events in African American culture.

Seven Women Scholars Appointed to New Roles in Academia

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

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