Tag: University of Idaho

A Trio of Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions

The new endowed professors are Leslie Edgar at the University of Idaho, Beth Belmont at Washington and Lee University in Lexngton, Virginia, and Amanda Thomas at the University of California, Davis.

Seven Women Appointed to Dean Positions in Academia

The new deans are Malini Suchak at Loyola University Chicago, Kristin McCauliff at Ball State University in Indiana, Dana Davis at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama, Leslie Edgar at the University of Idaho, Alexa Doig at New Mexico State University, Shreerekha Pillai at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and Elizabeth Gmitter at Valparaiso University in Indiana.

A Trio of Women Who Have Received New Dean Appointments

The new deans are Morgan Turpin at McNeese State University, Barbara Shinn-Cunningham at Carnegie Mellon University, and Aviva Abramovsky at the University of Idaho.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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

Jessica Bunch Recognized for Her Work in Veterinary Rehabilitation

Jessica Bunch, an assistant professor of integrated veterinary medicine at Washington State University, recently received the 2023 John J. Sherman III Award for Excellence in Veterinary Rehabilitation from the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians.

A Trio of Women Who Have Been Named to University Dean Positions

Shauna Corry has been named dean of the College of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho. Colleen Webb has been named dean of the Graduate School at Colorado State University and Mary Hill is the new dean of students at Voorhees University in Denmark, South Carolina.

In Memoriam: Mae Coates King, 1938-2022

Dr. King, professor emerita of political science at Howard University in Washington, D.C., was the first African American senior staff associate of the American Political Science Association. She was a founding member of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists and a former president of the International Association of Black Professionals in International Affairs.

Eleven Women Who Have Been Appointed to Administrative Posts 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.

Jean’ne Shreeve Celebrates 60 Years on the Chemistry Department Faculty at the University of Idaho

Jean’ne Shreeve, now 87 years old, is a University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Idaho. Her research has focused on synthesizing compounds that contain fluorine, an extremely reactive element that can be used in rocket fuel oxidizers.

Eight Universities Announce the Appointments of Women to Administrative Positions

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

M. Susie Whittington Chosen to Lead the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture

Dr. Whittington is professor of agriscience education in the department of agricultural communication, education, and Leadership at Ohio State University. Before joining the faculty at Ohio State in 2000, she taught at Pennsylvania State University and the University of Idaho.

Eight Women Scholars Appointed to Dean Positions at Major Universities

As we transition from one academic year to the next, there are always many new appointments to dean positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Here is this week's listing of women who will be serving in dean posts.