Tag: University of New Mexico

Ellen Fisher Recognized for Outstanding Career in Materials Chemistry Research

Dr. Fisher has conducted extensive research on plasma chemistries for over three decades. She currently serves as vice president of research at the University of New Mexico.

Seven Women Who Have Been Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments

The appointments are Yiyun Li at Princeton University, Verity Harte of Yale University, Pavithra Prabhakar at the University of New Mexico, Sarah Bilston at Trinity College in Connecticut, Linda Tropp at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Christina Ramos at Washington University in St. Louis, and Terry Kind at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Nine Women Scholars Selected for Faculty Appointments at Universities

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 [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.

Elizabeth Wright Steps Down as Chancellor of Three Penn State Satellite Campuses

First appointed chancellor of Penn State Hazelton in 2022, Dr. Wright gained oversight of the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre campuses in 2024. She has taught English at the Hazelton location since 2000.

Nine Women Selected for Administrative Appointments at Colleges and Universities

The appointments are Marjornette Jefferson at Meharry Medical College, Terri Hooper at Benedict College, Heather Horn at the University of Washington, Dawn Daniels at Washington State University, Wendy Lin-Cook at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Ruth Lopez at Alverno College, Victoria Farnsworth at the University of Mississippi, Heidi Grunwald at North Dakota State University, and Laura Franklin at the University of New Mexico.

Melanie Dodd Installed as President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Dr. Dodd is a professor of pharmacy practice and administrative services and associate dean for clinical affairs at the University of New Mexico. Her scholarship centers on geriatric pharmacotherapy, advancing the practice of pharmacy, and innovative teaching methods within the discipline.

New Administrative Appointments for Ten Women 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.

Eight Women Taking on New Administrative Roles in Academia

The appointments are Sherri Reese at Salisbury University, Sharon Jamila Buckner at the Peralta Community College District, Katie LaVallee at Virginia Tech, Alisha Williams-McCorvey at Mount Saint Mary College, Anne Kinsinger at the University of New Mexico, Quinsheta Powell at Talladega College, Yvonne Harris at Bowie State University, and Whitney Sowers at Marshalltown Community College.

Seven Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Roles

The professors selected for new appointments are Padma Raghavan at Vanderbilt University, Audrey Corbett at the University of Oklahoma, Michelle Harkins at the University of New Mexico, Brittney May at the University of Nevada-Reno, Wendy Townsend at Purdue University, Farah Jasmine Griffin at Columbia University, and Karen Doherty at Syracuse University.

Ten 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].