Tag: University of Nebraska

In Memoriam: Mary T. Champagne, 1946-2025

Dr. Champagne served as dean of the Duke University School of Nursing from 1991 to 2004. During her tenure, she reintroduced an accelerated bachelor's degree program in nursing, established a Ph.D. program in nursing, and championed online education.

Five Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments

The new endowed professors are Andjela Drincic at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Alison Barkoff at George Washington University, Gillian Hadfield at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Tamara Taggart at Rutgers University in New Jersey, and Rhesa Ledbetter at Hastings College in Nebraska.

In Memoriam: Jean Ann Fisher, 1968-2025

A registered dietitian and nutrition educator, Fischer served in both staff and faculty roles at the University of Nebraska for 15 years.

A Change in Leadership at Salish Kootenai College in Montana

Stacey Sherwin has been appointed interim president of Salish Kootenai College in Montana following the resignation of former interim president Michael Munson, who is taking on a new role with Washington State University.

Eight 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.

New Faculty Positions for Eight Women Scholars

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.

New Administrative Appointments for Fifteen 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.

A Dozen 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.

In Memoriam: Lillian Bridwell-Bowles, 1947-2024

As an educator, Dr. Bridwell-Bowles focused her teaching on rhetoric, writing, culture, and women's and gender studies. She served as a professor of English at the University of Nebraska, the University of Minnesota, and Louisiana State University.

Tricia Paramore Named First Woman President of Hutchinson Community College in Kansas

Dr. Paramore has spent nearly three decades at Hutchinson Community College, holding both faculty and administrative positions. She will assume her presidency on July 1, making her the school's first woman president.

Four Women Scholars Appointed to Endowed Professorships

The appointments are Hee-Young Park at Boston University, Florencia Torche at Princeton University, Hope Wabuke at the University of Nebraska, and Jutta Joorman at Yale University.

Five Women Scholars Appointed to Endowed Professorships

The endowed professor appointments are Rachel Fearns at Boston University, Ada Ferrer at Princeton University, Nora Peterson at the University of Nebraska, Helen Caines at Yale University, and Sarah Light at the University of Pennsylvania.