Tag: University of Colorado Boulder

Karolin Luger Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Biomedical Science

Dr. Luger, a distinguished professor of biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder has received the 2026 Vilcik Prize in Biomedical Science, an annual award recognizing immigrants who are leading advancements in biomedical research in the United States.

Women Faculty at the University of Colorado Denver File Lawsuit Over Gender Pay Disparities

A group of women faculty at the University of Colorado Denver have filed a lawsuit against their institution, claiming the university has violated Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Less than two years ago, the University of Colorado Boulder was hit with a similar suit, which resulted in a $4.5 million settlement.

Kathleen Weaver Is the New Provost of Loyola Marymount University

“It is an honor to serve LMU in this role. I am deeply committed to the university and to working alongside faculty, staff, and students in sustaining a collaborative academic community rooted in mission, excellence, and care for the whole person,” said Dr. Weaver.

Jennifer Glowienka Named the First Woman President of Carroll College in Montana

“I have dedicated my professional career to this remarkable institution, which prepares ethical leaders who engage the world with purpose and hope,” said Dr. Glowienka. “I look forward to strengthening and expanding the ways Carroll fulfills its mission, serving learners across all stages of their educational journey.”

Mary Ann Villarreal to Lead California State University, Dominguez Hills

“As one of the most diverse campuses in the CSU system, Dominguez Hills is a vital anchor institution for the community it serves,” said Dr. Villarreal. “A beacon of inclusivity, it inspires hope – both for the community and for higher education in California.”

In Memoriam: Priscilla Frisch, 1943-2025

Dr. Frisch was a faculty member at the University of Chicago's department of astronomy and astrophysics for nearly 50 years. She was a leading expert on the heliosphere, the region of space influenced by the solar wind and the sun's magnetic field.

A Dozen Women Scholars and Administrators Appointed to New Dean Positions

The new deans are Nancy Kirkpatrick, Michelle Froese, Niki Callison, Diane Reich, Jennifer Chatman, Alexia Hudson-Ward, Julie Thornton, Mukta Panda, Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Jodi Mills, Jewel Bronaugh, and Tamara Sumner.

Seven Women Taking on New Administrative Roles 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.

Experiencing Sexual Violence Linked to Risk of Incarceration for Women

New research led by Dr. Joanne Belknap of the University of Colorado Boulder has found incarcerated women are more than four times as likely to have been raped at some point in their lifetime and over 10 times as likely to have been raped as a child compared to women in the general population.

Seven Women Appointed to New 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.

Four Women Selected for Provost Appointments at Universities

The new provosts are Gretchen Ritter at the University of Minnesota, Preselfannie E. Whitfield McDaniels at Jackson State University in Mississippi, Ann Huff Stevens at the University of Colorado Boulder, and Maggy Tomova at Augusta University in Georgia.

New Administrative Appointments for Nine Women in Academia

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.