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In Memoriam: Marion English Broome, 1951-2025

A veteran of the United States Army Nursing Corps, Dr. Broome held nursing leadership positions at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Indiana University, and Duke University. Alongside her teaching and administrative roles, she studied ethical pediatric nursing practices, as well as the education and training of nursing executives.

Nine Women Professors Appointed to New Positions at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new 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].

Six Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities

The administrative appointments are Becky Simcik at Pennsylvania State University, Angel Pointer at South Carolina State University, Usha Lee McFarling at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stacy Jones at the University of Georgia, Aimee Heeter at the University of Illinois, and Donna Blake at Utah State University Blanding.

Leah Ward Sears Selected to Lead Emory University

“Having the opportunity to serve Emory as interim president is a full circle moment for me,” said Sears. “In 1977, I was fortunate to receive a scholarship to the Emory School of Law, and it changed my life. I think my life’s work has been a payback for that gift, and I welcome the chance to serve Emory as it continues to change lives the way it did for me and my family.”

University of West Florida President Martha Saunders to Step Down

"Over the past several years, we’ve accomplished extraordinary things together: record enrollments, historic fundraising, national recognition, and a campus culture that puts students first," said Dr. Saunders. "We’ve met challenges head-on and kept our values intact. I could not be more proud of what we’ve built.”

University of Georgia Study Highlights the Unique Stressors Facing Women Farmers

As agriculture is a historically-male dominated field, many women farmers experience challenges not faced by their male counterparts. A new study has identified the toll of animal mortality, succession planning, and gender-stereotyping as unique stressors facing women in agriculture.

Four Women Scholars Who Are Taking On New Duties

The the forur women faculty members who are taking on new assignments are Jessica Kissinger at the University of Georgia, Jodi Benenson at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Carolyn Ross at Washington State University, and Krista Walton at North Carolina State University.

Laura Crawley Appointed President of Bethany College in Kansas

"I am truly excited and honored to join the Bethany College community," said Dr. Crawley. "The college's strong values of faith, service, and academic excellence deeply resonate with my commitment to supporting students and fostering growth."

Six Women Scholars Selected for New Faculty Positions

The appointments are Toyo Aboderin at the University of San Diego, Trina McCarter at North Carolina Central University, Jacquelyn Dee Mosley at the University of Arkansas, Stephanie Austin at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama, Daifeng He at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, and K. Paige Carmichael at the University of Georgia.

University of Georgia’s Hye Jin Yoon to Lead the American Academy of Advertising

An associate professor of advertising and public relations at the University of Georgia, Dr. Yoon will lead the American Academy of Advertising for three years, serving one-year-terms as president-elect, president, and past-president.

Marie Hardin Appointed President of Quinnipiac University in Connecticut

“Quinnipiac is truly a values-drive institution, with outstanding leadership and a faculty and staff who are committed to student success,” said Dr. Hardin, current dean of the Bellisario College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University. She is slated to become Quinnipiac University's tenth president on July 1.

Jill Mizell Drake Appointed Provost of Clayton State University in Georgia

Dr. Drake's latest appointment follows a stint as provost of Georgia Southwestern State University. An expert on mathematics education, she previously taught at the University of West Georgia for more than 20 years.