Tag: University of New Mexico

In Memoriam: Viola Florez, 1947-2025

Dr. Florez taught educational leadership at Texas A&M University and the University of New Mexico, where she served as dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences.

In Memoriam: Mala Htun, 1969-2025

A scholar of comparative politics, women's rights, social justice, and inclusive STEM environments, Dr. Htun taught political science in academia for over two decades. At the time of her passing, she was a distinguished professor at the University of New Mexico.

Four Women Scholars Selected for Dean Positions in Academia

The new deans are Luchara Wallace at Western Michigan University, Lauren Pressley at Wake Forest University, Miranda Brand at Purdue University Global, and Naomi Yavneh Klos at the University of New Mexico.

Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Starr Minthorn Named President-Elect of the Association for the Study of Higher Education

A member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Dr. Minthorn is the first Indigenous person to serve as president in the history of the Association for the Study of Higher Education.

University of New Mexico Promotes Five Women Professors in the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences

The University of New Mexico has promoted Stephanie Moore and Alyssa Russo to associate professor with tenure and promoted Audra Bellmore, Vanessa Svihla, and Lori Townsend to full professor.

Ten Women Leaders Appointed to Dean Positions

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new dean positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected]

In Memoriam: Margaret Jane Slaughter, 1941-2024

Dr. Slaughter served as a professor of history at the University of New Mexico for over 40 years. During her tenure, she also served as an administrative leader and published extensively on women's history and gender studies.

Eight Women Taking on New Faculty Positions at Colleges and 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.

New Faculty Positions for Five Women in Higher Education

The faculty appointments are Lynn Worcester Jones at the University of Cincinnati, Anna Nogar at the University of New Mexico, Lisa Krantz at the University of Montana, Amy Hite at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, and Colleen Ryan at Tufts University in Massachusetts.

New Faculty Appointments for Four Women Scholars

The women taking on new faculty roles are Naïma Moustaïd-Moussa at Texas Tech University, Pallavi Sriram at Colorado College, Sharon Erickson Nepstad at the University of New Mexico, and Alexis Lee at Georgia State University.

New Administrative Positions 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 [email protected].