Tag: Smith College

In Memoriam: Deborah Jane Knuth Klenck, 1952-2025

A Colgate faculty member for over four decades, Dr. Klenck was a scholar of British fiction, an advocate for study abroad opportunities, and a professional soprano vocalist.

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Announces New President

The NASFAA is dedicated to supporting financial aid professionals at colleges throughout the country. Melanie Storey, director of policy implementation and oversight for federal student aid at the Department of Education, is set to assume the NASFAA presidency on May 1.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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

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

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.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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

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].

Stephanie Solywoda Named Director of Syracuse University London

A scholar of Russian and Eastern European studies, Dr. Solywoda has spent the past two decades studying and working at the University of Oxford in England.

Seven Women’s Colleges Included in U.S. News and World Report’s Top 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America

According to U.S. News and World Report, Wellesley College is the best women's college and tied for the seventh-best liberal arts college in the country. Six other colleges for women were included in the top 50.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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

In Memoriam: Virginia V. Weldone, 1935-2024

Dr. Weldon was a longtime faculty member with the Washington University School of Medicine. She held numerous leadership roles with the university including deputy vice chancellor for medical affairs and vice president of the Washington University Medical Center.

In Memoriam: Christine Ingraham, 1947-2024

Dr. Ingraham taught a wide range of sociology courses at colleges and universities throughout New York and Massachusetts. She held tenured professorships and numerous leadership positions at Russell Sage College and SUNY Purchase.