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Four Women Named Distinguished Professors in the State University of New York System

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The four women faculty members appointed to Distinguished Professer positions in the State University of New York System are Margaret A. Turk at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, Lisa Jean Moore at Purchase College, Nkiru Nzegwu at Binghamton University, and Tiantian Zheng at SUNY Cortland.

Danielle Laraque-Arena Will Step Down As President of the Upstate Medical University

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Danielle Laraque-Arena, the first woman president of the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, has announced she is stepping down, effective at the end of this semester. She will return to a full-time faculty position in June 2019.

University of Rochester Scholar Earns Highest Honor of the American Pediatric Society

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Elizabeth R. McAnarney, professor and chair emerita of pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been selected to receive the 2013 John Howland Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Pediatric Society.

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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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