Tag: University of Maine

New Administrative Appointments for Eight 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 [email protected].

University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy Honored for Outstanding Leadership in Math Education Research

Dr. Ferrini-Mundy has studied math and STEM education for decades. Her contributions to educational research have earned her leadership roles with several organizations and an appointment to the National Science Board.

University of Maine Promotes Four Women to Full Professor

The University of Maine has announced the promotion of seven scholars to the rank of full professor. Four of the promotions went to women. They are Janet Fairman in education, Laura Rickard and Judith Rosenbaum-Andre in communication and journalism, and Sydne Record in landscape conservation.

Five Women Faculty Appointed to New Positions at Universities

The five appointments are Sandra Leiterman at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Lauren Bullock at Temple University, Sydne Record at the University of Maine, Laura Zanotti at the University of Cincinnati, and Jamillah Williams at Georgetown University.

Fourteen Women Appointed to 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 [email protected].

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.

Dorothy Klimis-Zacas Honored for Outstanding Research in Nutrition Science

Dr. Klimis-Zacas, professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Maine, was recognized for her research into the cardiovascular and metabolic health benefits of wild blueberries.

New Faculty Appointments for Four Women Scholars

The faculty appointments are Caree Benton at the University of Arkansas, Sandra Butler at the University of Maine, Karolina Mukhtar at Clemson University, and Vanessa Racehorse at the University of Colorado

In Memoriam: Sharon E. Barker, 1949-2023

Barker served as the first director of the Women's Resource Center at the University of Maine from 1991 until her retirement in 2014. In that role, Barker mentored countless students, collaborated with faculty and staff, and served as a liaison with women’s organizations in the community.

Four Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed Deans

The new deans are Precie Schroyer at the Monroe County Campus of Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania, Diane Rowland at the University of Maine, Joyce deJong at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Meredith Gronski at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Joan Ferrini-Munday Wins Lifetime Achievement Award From the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Lifetime Achievement Award honors council members who have demonstrated distinguished leadership, instruction, and service to the mathematics education field at the national level for over 25 years. Dr. Ferrini-Mundy has been president of the University of Maine since July 2018.

Lisa Kerr Is the First Woman to Win the Fishery Conservation Award From the American Fisheries Society

Dr. Kerr’s research aims to bring climate information to bear on fishery stock assessment and management processes in order to inform progress toward sustainable management of marine fisheries and ecosystems. She joined the faculty of the University of Maine’s School of Marine Science in October 2022.