Tag: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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.

In Memoriam: Alison Ellen Isenberg, 1962-2025

Dr. Isenberg was one of Princeton University's leadings scholars on urban studies. She taught as a professor of history and served as co-founder of the Princeton-Mellon Initiative in Architecture, Urbanism, and the Humanities.

Lisa Sutherland to Lead Jacksonville University in Florida

“Jacksonville University is a remarkable institution and our strength lies in its students, faculty, and staff — all united by a shared drive to shape the future," said Dr. Sutherland. "Together, we’ll build on our strong foundation, advance our strategic goals, and ensure every student experiences the life-changing education that defines JU.”

Societal Pressure to Appear Nurturing Can Limit Women’s Ability to Lead Effectively

“Women are expected to have to behave in a pliant way, so for female leaders, we found it’s more difficult for them to engage in instruction, to set expectations and to tell others what they need to do because of these stereotypes,” said Dr. Joanna Lin of the University of Georgia. “If we don’t fix this, there will be fewer women leaders and less effective workplaces.”

Blair LM Kelley is the First Woman and First Person of Color to Lead the National Humanities Center

"For nearly 50 years, the Center has been a beacon; a vital space for intellectual inquiry and connection for academic scholars and educators," said Dr. Kelley. "At a time when supporting the humanities means more than ever, I am proud to have the opportunity to lead a space committed to fostering transformative scholarship, intellectual community, and broad public engagement."

Study Finds Women’s Reports of Workplace Abuse Are Dismissed More Than Men’s Reports

Even in regards to similar incidents, women's reports of workplace abuse are more likely to be dismissed than men's reports, according to a new study from scholars at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Pennsylvania.

How Job Rejection in Freelance Work Contributes to the Gender Gap in STEM

Tiantian Yang of Penn's Wharton School has conducted a new study that found women who have been rejected from gig work in IT and computer programming are less likely to reapply and less likely to pursue future work in STEM than rejected men. This pattern was not found among men who had been rejected from work in writing and translation, two fields dominated by women.

Marla Miller Recognized as a Distinguished Artist by the St. Botolph Club Foundation

A scholar of women's history and material culture in the United States, Maria Miller is a distinguished professor of history and associate dean in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

In Memoriam: Yvette Murphy-Erby, 1963-2025

A longtime member of the University of Arkansas community, Dr. Murphy-Erby was the first woman to serve as vice chancellor of diversity and inclusion at the institution. She was a full professor of social work who studied family well-being in underserved populations and the child welfare system.

Tonya Smith-Jackson Appointed Chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark

Tonya Smith-Jackson comes to her new role from North Carolina A&T State University, where she serves as provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs. She is slated to take the helm of Rutgers University-Newark on August 1.

Becky White Receives Citation Award From the HIV Medical Association

Becky White, an associate professor in the division of infectious diseases at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, was recognized for her pioneering research and leadership in improving care and reducing health disparities among prisoners with HIV.

Three Women With Current Ties to Higher Education Win Pulitzer Prizes

Edda Fields-Black of Carnegie Mellon University and Kathleen DuVal of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have received 2025 Pulitzer Prizes in History,. Marie Howe of Sarah Lawrence College has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry