Tag: University of Nebraska Omaha

Mount Mary University President Isabelle Cherney to Retire in 2027

Dr. Cherney has served as the thirteenth president of Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, since July 2022. She is slated to step down from her role at the conclusion of her current contract in June 2027.

New Faculty Appointments for Nine Women Scholars in Higher Education

The appointments are Lerna Ekmekcioglu at MIT, Daniela Arias-Rotondo at Kalamazoo College, Amanda Deliman at Utah State University, Kristen Marceau at Purdue University, Nell Gabiam at Iowa State University, Danielle Battisti at the University of Nebraska Omaha, Elizabeth J.A. Siwo-Okundi at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taryn Okuma at the Catholic University of America, and Jennifer Ellis at Cameron University.

Four Women Appointed to Endowed Professorships at Universities

The women who have been selected for endowed faculty appointments are Maria Geisinger at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Indira U. Mysorekar at Pennsylvania State University, Triparna Sen at Ohio State University, and Jennifer Lemke at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

New Administrative Roles for Seven Women 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.

Ten Women in Academia Who Have Been Appointed to Dean Positions

The new deans are Kristin Eschenfelder, Gena Southall, Tracey Gregory, Ceridwyn King, Anne Stevens, Melanie Landon-Hays, Melanie Bloom, Carolyn Pepper, Deborah Farringer, and Kirsten Hokeness.

In Memoriam: W. Meredith Bacon, 1946-2026

Dr. Bacon taught political science at the University of Nebraska-Omaha for nearly four decades. In addition to her extensive research on Romanian and Moldovan politics, she advocated for the LGBTQ+ community both in Nebraska and across the country.

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.

Three Women Professors Appointed to Endowed Chairs at Universities

The new endowed chairs are Elizabeth Brickley at the Colorado School of Public Health, Amy Kaleita at Iowa State University, and Roni Reiter-Palmon at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Four Women Professors Who Have Received New Appointments

The faculty appointments are Candice Batton at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Kristina Booth at the University of Oklahoma, Elizabeth Rink of Montana State University, and Ela Austin at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia.

April Paschall Honored for Contributions to Adult Learning and Continuing Education

April Paschall has received national recognition for advancing adult learning at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, where she founded a new bachelor's degree program in multidisciplinary studies.

Six Women Appointed to 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.

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.