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Texas Woman’s University Library Expands Archival Collection on Women Military Aviators
Texas Woman’s University is the archival home of documents regarding Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). The archive has recently expanded to include information on the generation of aviators who advocated for lifting the combat exclusion on American women pilots.
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: Mona Sheinfeld Hersh-Cochran, 1934-2024
Dr. Hersh-Cochran was the first woman to ever receive a doctorate from Southern Methodist University in Texas. After receiving her Ph.D. in economics, she went on to teach at Texas Woman’s University for more than three decades.
Five Women Selected for Dean Positions at Universities
The dean appointments are Stephanie Woods at Texas Woman’s University, Felisa Higgins at Purdue University, Alexis Abramson at Columbia University, Jianwei Niu at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and LaReesa Wolfenbarger at Michigan Technological University.
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.
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.
Beverly Walker-Griffea to Lead the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
Dr. Walker-Griffea has been serving as the first woman and first African American president of Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. She has significant experience in community college leadership, having held academic and administrative posts at schools across the country.
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.
Texas Woman’s University Establishes Tuition-Free Enrollment for Harmony Public Schools System Graduates
Upon graduating from high school, Harmony Public School women students now have the opportunity to attend Texas Woman’s University for free. The university will cover any tuition and fees not covered by governmental aid or institutional scholarships.
Angela Christine Bauer Named Executive Vice President and Provost of Texas Woman’s University
Currently, Dr. Bauer is the senior vice president for academic affairs at High Point University in North Carolina, where she has worked for more than a decade. She will assume her new appointment with Texas Woman’s University in June.
New Dean Appointments for Five Women Scholars
The new deans are Heather Koopman for Kennesaw State University, Evelyn Thrasher at Western Kentucky University, Sanja Beca at Georgian College, Heather Snow at Texas Woman’s University, and Christina Moylan at Ithaca College.
Texas Woman’s University Partners With Bezos Academy to Establish Free Childcare for Students
“By bringing tuition-free, full-day preschools to schools like Texas Woman’s University,” said Mike George, president of Bezos Academy, “we’re hoping to help student-parents and members of their surrounding community nurture their children’s love of learning without sacrificing their own.”
Monica Christopher Named the Inaugural President of the Dallas Campus of Texas Woman’s University
Christopher had served as senior vice president and chief giving and community impact officer at the Communities Foundation of Texas. She joined the organization in 2008 and served on the executive leadership team since 2016.
Texas Woman’s University Joins the Houston Guided Pathways to Success Consortium
As a Houston GPS member, Texas Woman’s University will partner with community colleges in offering streamlined pathways to its bachelor’s programs and ultimately, toward graduation.
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.
Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Jobs 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 contact@WIAReport.com.
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.
Texas Woman’s University to Offer a New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Early Childhood Education
The program’s key feature is a focus on the unique needs of the young learner. Faculty will incorporate strategies for inclusion and diversity of families, cultures, languages, and abilities. With that foundation, graduates will be equipped to work with all students from various backgrounds.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Scholar Recognized by the American Society of Preventive Oncology
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, a professor who holds the Webb Endowed Chair of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was awarded the 2023 Joseph F. Fraumeni, Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Society of Preventive Oncology. The award is given annually to an outstanding scientist in the area of preventive oncology, cancer control and/or cancer prevention.
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.
Texas Woman’s University Launches “Zero Tuition” Initiative
Under the Zero Tuition plan, the university will meet any remaining expenses for any Texas student who qualifies for federal financial aid.
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.
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.
Texas Woman’s University Debuts a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Multicultural Women and Gender Studies
The university already offers a master’s degree, a Ph.D. program, and a graduate certificate program in multicultural women’s and gender studies but until now a bachelor’s degree program has not been offered in the field.
Thirteen Women Who Have Been Appointed to Administrative Positions 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 contact@WIAReport.com.
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.
Texas Woman’s University Obtains the Archives of Activist Sarah Weddington
Sarah Weddington was known best for arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark Roe v. Wade case, but she had a trailblazing legal and legislative career that spanned decades and was predicated largely on advancing women’s issues
Texas Woman’s University to Offer a New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Gender Studies
The multicultural women’s and gender studies program at Texas Woman’s University in Denton has offered a master’s degree and a doctoral degree program as well as a graduate certificate and an undergraduate minor. Now, pending an expected approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Woman’s University will have a new bachelor’s degree in gender studies.
Seven Women Administrators Who Are Taking on New Duties in Higher Education
Taking on new roles are Mary Sauceda at Texas Woman’s University, Rachelle Hernandez at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Jonica Burke at Shawnee State University in Ohio, Lauren A. Turner at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, Joanne L. Smikle at Towson University in Maryland, Susan Schaurer at Wright State University in Ohio, and Andrea Kowlow at Virginia Tech.
A New Home for the Institute of Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University
The institute was originally created and funded by the Texas Legislature in 2015 as the Center for Women in Business. In 2017, the Legislature expanded the mission of the institute to include leadership training for women in the areas of business, public policy, public service, and scholarly research. The university recently opened a new headquarters for the center on campus.
A New $100 Million Health Science Center to Be Built on the Denton Campus of Texas Woman’s University
Carine M. Feyten, chancellor of Texas Woman’s University stated that the building would include classrooms, offices, clinical space, and laboratories and would replace existing health sciences facilities that require major repairs or renovation, or expansion to accommodate growing enrollment.
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 Legislation Creates the Nation’s First Woman-Focused University System
The legislation, signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, paves the way for the newly created Texas Woman’s University System to enhance operations, expand programming, accelerate community and corporate partnerships, increase philanthropy and have a greater impact on the state’s workforce.
