Tag: University of Arizona

The new provosts are Anita Thomas at Meredith College in North Carolina, Margo DelliCaprini at the College of New Jersey, Rachel Davis Mersey at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, and Patricia Prelock at the University of Arizona.

“I am thrilled to lead Sonoran University into its next exciting chapter.," said Dr. Alschuler. "Together, we will shape the future of health sciences education rooted in the healing power of nature.”

According to a new study from the University of Arizona, women age 25 to 64 speak about 3,000 more words per day than men in their same age group. Among other age groups, there are no gender differences in daily spoken words.

Dr. Cantwell currently serves as president of Utah State University. Her background includes extensive leadership experience overseeing research initiatives in academia and U.S. national security.

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

In a survey of early-career scientists who applied to an assistant professor position between 2019 and 2022, over two-thirds of women received at least one job offer, compared to around half of their male peers.

The six women appointed to endowed chairs are Julia Ernst \at the University of North Dakota, Amanda Thompson at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Erin Gibson at the University of Pennsylvania, Jennifer McIntosh at the University of Arizona, Britt Tevis at Syracuse University in New York and Amanda Ashley at Boise State University in Idaho.

Dr. Ivy was recognized by The White House for her outstanding background in community service. She is known for creating the U.S. to Uganda Connections Program, an international initiative that uses technology to inspire and empower youth through educational exchanges and leadership development.

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new academic positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new endowed faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Dr. Román-Lagunas has nearly three decades of experience in academic and administrative roles in higher education. She has spent the past seven years as executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at IU-Northwest

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].