Tag: Texas Southern University

Three Women Selected for Dean Positions at Universities

Rhoda Richards is dean of the John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Lettie Watford is interim dean of the College of Education at Georgia Southwestern State University, and Aisha Moultry is interim dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Texas Southern University.

New Administrative Roles for Five Women in Higher Education

The women selected for new administrative roles are Ana Bakshi at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Karen Imgrund Deak at the University of Notre Dame, Jennifer Stephens at Texas Southern University, Rolanda Horn at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, and Julianna King at the College of Charleston.

New Administrative Roles for Seven Women in Academia

The women appointed to new administrative roles are Chris Foley Pilsner at Oakland University in Michigan, Taylor Kreutter at Mount Holyoke College in Massachuaetts, Paula Jackson at Texas Southern University, Georgette Angulo-Ramirez at the University of Cincinnati, Lorraine Daignault at the University of Tampa, Pamela Sandbothe at Lincoln University of Missouri, and Jessica Greaves at Southern Arkansas University.

In Memoriam: Dwedor Weslyne Ford, 1979-2025

For the past six years, Dr. Ford taught kinesiology at Prairie View A&M University in Texas. With degrees in computer science and health and human performance, she conducted extensive research on disability sport, racial and health inequities, the integration of AI in kinesiology, and culturally responsive teaching practices.

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.

New Administrative Appointments for Seven Women 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].

In Memoriam: Joan Rea, 1929-2025

For over three decades, Dr. Rea served as a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at Rice University in Houston. She was a scholar of Latin American literature and culture.

Monica Williams Named First President of Texas Woman’s University at Houston

“I look forward to working with the university community and building on a legacy of excellence by producing more talented professionals who will make our community and the state of Texas stronger," said Dr. Williams.

Kimberly McLeod Is the New Provost at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia

Dr. McLeod also holds the rank of full professor in the university’s department of psychology. She joined Clayton State following her role as vice president of economic and academic development at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

In Memoriam: Dianne Jemison Pollard

In addition to her service as dean of the Honors College at Texas Southern University, Dr. Jemison Pollard was chair of the department of fine arts at the university for 10 years. She also was an award-winning university stage director who directed over 50 productions.

New Administrative Duties for Six Women 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 Named to Dean Positions at Colleges and Universities

The new dean are Eleanor M. Green at Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, Ann F. McKenna at the University of Iowa,, Tiyahri Wilson at Texas Southern University, Stacey Floyd at Tiffin University, Bridget Gourley at DePauw University, Mary Bell at Daktoa State University, Monika Williams Shealey at Temple University, Filiz Tabak.