Tag: University of Delaware

New Dean Appointments for Six Women in Higher Education

The appointments are Laila Khreisat at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Tracy DeLiberty at the University of Delaware, Alicia Purvis at William Carey University, Angie Bos at Occidental College, Debbie Dailey at the University of Central Arkansas, and Jodi Price at the University of Alabama at Huntsville.

Erica Litke Honored by the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

A former New York City public school teacher, Dr. Litke has taught mathematics education at the University of Delaware for the past decade. Her research aims to improve learning opportunities for students and make mathematics classrooms more equitable and affirming spaces.

Robin Lynn Cautin Named the Eleventh President of Regis College in Massachusetts

Dr. Cautin, provost of Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, brings over two decades of higher education experience to her new role as president of Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. She is slated to begin her presidency on July 1.

Eight Women Scholars Appointed to New Positions in the Academic World

Here is this week’s roundup of women scholars 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.

Six Women Who Have Been Named Deans at Universities

The new deans are Olympia Ross Duhart at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, Shelia Babendir at the University of Phoenix, Anika Spratley Burtin at the University of the District of Columbia, AyÅŸe Åžahin at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, Hope Bibens at Drake University in Iowa, and Kami Silk at the University of Delaware.

In Memoriam: Kristi L. Kiick, 1967-2026

Dr. Kiick taught materials science and engineering at the University of Delaware for 23 years. During her tenure, she had stints as deputy dean of the College of Engineering and chair of the department of biomedical engineering.

A Dozen Women Elected to the National Academy of Education

The National Academy of Education has elected 19 distinguished education scholars and leaders to its membership. Of the 19 new members of the National Academy of Education, 12 are women.

Laura Carlson Elevated to President of the University of Delaware

Dr. Carlson has led the University of Delaware on an interim basis for the past six months. Prior to her interim appointment, she was the university's provost for three years.

In Memoriam: Mary Sandra Carberry, 1944-2025

Dr. Carberry taught computer science and linguistics at the University of Delaware for more than five decades. During her tenure, she spent five years as chair of the department of computer and information science.

Sunita Chandrasekaran Named an Emerging Global Leader in High-Performance Computing

In addition to teaching as an associate professor at the University of Delaware, Dr. Chandrasekaran is a member of the state of Delaware's AI Commission and the Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she has made significant advancements in exascale computing.

In Memoriam: Kimberly Walker, 1965-2025

At the time of her passing, Dr. Walker was an assistant professor and program director for medical diagnostics at the University of Delaware. Her scholarship centered on infectious disease and health policy research.

In Memoriam: Susan Brynteson, 1936-2025

Brynteson led the University of Delaware Library for 35 years. Throughout her long tenure, she transformed the library's infrastructure, advanced its technology, and expanded its services, programs, and archives.