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Nine Women Appointed to Administrative Positions 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.

A Dozen Women Selected for Administrative Positions 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.

Eight Women Faculty Members Taking on New Roles at Universities

The women faculty appointed to new roles are Jennifer Cochran at Stanford University, Sekyung Jang at the University of Cincinnati, Rebecca Puhl at the University of Connecticut, Cristina Bodea at Michigan State University, Paula Lemons at the University of Georgia, Allison Rice at the University of Notre Dame, Betsy Sinclair at Washington University, and Angela Hosek at Ohio University.

Seven Women Named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences

The Pew Charitable Trusts recently announced that 21 researchers are joining the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. These early-career scientists will receive four years of funding to explore cutting-edge research uncovering insights into human health and disease. Seven of the new Pew Scholars are women.

In Memoriam: Nancy Young, 1968-2026

For the past four years, Dr. Young was dean of her alma mater, the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. She had been a faculty member at the college since 2012.

New Faculty Positions for a Dozen Women in Academia

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 contact@WIAReport.com.

Ten Women Selected for Administrative Roles 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.

Sally Coleman Selden Appointed President of the University of Lynchburg

Currently provost at The Citadel in South Carolina, Dr. Selden previously worked for the University of Lynchburg for 18 years, ultimately serving as provost. She is slated to return to the university as president on July 1.

Two Women Scholars Who Have Been Named Chief Editors of Academic Journals

Karen Kopera-Frye of New Mexico State University was appointed to a four-year term as editor-in-chief of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education and Jessica Maddox of the University of Georgia was named the inaugural editor-in-chief of Creator and Influencer Studies.

New Faculty Roles for Nine Women Scholars

The women who have been selected for new faculty appointments are Allison Shorten, Jonli Tunstall, Nancy Deringer, Rachel Stanley, Maxine Burkett, Elena Karahanna, Nadine Kabengi, Melanie Leuty, and Zena Herrera.

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.

The United States Animal Health Association Presents Its Highest Honor to Valerie Ragan

Dr. Ragan recently retired from her role as director of the Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, where she worked for the past 16 years. She previously spent nearly two decades as a veterinary epidemiologist for the United States Department of Agriculture.