Tag: Stanford University

Londa Schiebinger Wins the 2026 Harvard Centennial Medal

Dr. Schiebinger is a leading authority on sex and gender in the history of science and the study of women scientists in the eighteenth century. She has been a faculty member at Stanford University for more than two decades.

A Dozen Women Appointed to Administrative Positions at Colleges and Universities

The women who are taking on new administrative roles in higher education are Susan Monagan, Sherria N. King, Amanda Canales, Jamie Steiger, Talibah M. Bayles, Ellen Herbst, Janny Manasse, Traevena Byrd, Nicole J. Sakraida, Sarah Sussman, Michelle McDonald, and Gita Manaktala.

American Philosophical Society Elects a Dozen American Academic Women as New Members

This year the American Philosophical Society granted membership to 33 Americans. Of these, 12 are women with ties to the academic world in the United States.

Study Finds AI Models Give Girls More Praise and Less Constructive Criticism Than Boys

A team of scholars at Stanford University asked four AI chatbots to provide feedback on essays by middle school students. Essays by girls were given more praise, while boys' essays received more constructive criticism to improve their writing skills.

Emelyn A. dela Peña to Lead the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education

Dr. Peña brings over three decades of higher education experience to her new role as president and CEO of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. Her background includes key leadership roles with several universities across the country.

Princeton’s Mala Murthy Wins the Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences

Dr. Murphy shares the award with three other scientists for their combined work in "reconstructing and interpreting connectomes, the anatomical wiring diagrams of neurons and synapses that underlie how the brain processes information and controls actions."

Former University of Pennsylvania President to Lead Georgetown Law

A longtime law school faculty member, Magill served as the ninth president of the University of Pennsylvania from the summer of 2022 until her resignation in December 2023. She is slated to become the next dean of the Georgetown University Law Center on August 1.

In Memoriam: Aimée Dorr, 1942-2026

Dr. Dorr was a professor of education at the University of California, Los Angeles for more than three decades. During this time, she spent 13 years as dean of the Graduate School of Education & Information Studies. She later served five years as provost of the University of California System.

New Faculty Roles for Nine Women Scholars

The women who have been selected for new faculty appointments are Allison Shorten, Jonli Tunstall, Nancy Deringer, Rachel Stanley, Maxine Burkett, Elena Karahanna, Nadine Kabengi, Melanie Leuty, and Zena Herrera.

Beverly Wendland to Lead Academic Affairs at West Virginia University

Dr. Wendland previously spent five years as provost at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She will serve in the same capacity at West Virginia University beginning July 1.

In Memoriam: Stephanie Vaughn, 1943-2025

Professor Vaughn taught creative writing and literature at Cornell University for 39 years. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she spent several years as director of the creative writing and co-director of a summer writing program in Rome.

Montana State’s Catherine Dunlop Wins Two Book Awards from the American Historical Association

Dr. Dunlop is a professor of history and philosophy at Montana State University. Her latest book, The Mistral: A Windswept History of Modern France, has been twice recognized by the American Historical Association as an outstanding publication on European history.