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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].

In Memoriam: Sarah Praskievicz, 1986-2025

Dr. Praskievicz passed away in August following a battle with cancer. She was an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she taught and conducted research in the areas of hydrologly, fluvial geomorphology, and water resources.

Nine Women Appointed to Administrative Posts in the Academic World

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].

Gail Fairhurst Receives International Award for Career Achievement in Communication Studies

The International Communications Association recognized Gail Fairhurst for her extensive body of research on organizational and leadership communication processes, including those involving paradox, problem-centered leadership, and framing.

Sandra Minor Bulmer to Lead Southern Connecticut State University

"Every day, I see how our incredible administrators, faculty, and staff enrich students’ lives," said Dr. Bulmer. "As interim president, I’m excited to work hand-in-hand with faculty, staff, students, community members, and other key stakeholders to take Southern to new heights and build on its legacy.”

New Dean Appointments for Eight Women in Higher Education

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].

Caltech’s Pamela Bjorkman Named the 2025 Wolf Prize Laureate in Medicine

The Wolf Prize is presented annually by the Wolf Foundation to exceptional individuals in various scientific and artistic fields. Dr. Bjorkman, longtime professor of biological engineering at Caltech, is the only woman professor in this year's cohort of Wolf Prize Laureates.

Differences in Muscle Tissue May Explain Disparities in Sports Injuries Between Men and Women

Some sports injuries, such as tendon and ligament tears, are more common in women, while others, such as muscle strains, are more common in men. A new study led by scholars at the University of Oregon has found sex-based differences in muscle tissue could explain this phenomenon.

Emory University Names Pamela J. Bjorkman Inaugural Recipient of Max Cooper Prize in Immunology

Dr. Bjorkman, a professor of biology and biological engineering at CalTech was honored "for discovering key details about how T cells recognize antigens and eliminate virally infected cells and tumor cells."

Randi Martin Awarded for Distinguished Leadership in Cognitive Neuroscience Research

Dr. Martin's research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, the psychology and neuropsychology of language, and short-term memory. She has taught at Rice Univesity for over 40 years, currently directing the T.L.L. Temple Foundation Neuroplasticity Research Laboratory.

Eight Women Named to Dean Positions at Universities Across the United States

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

Study Finds Women Early-Career Scientists Significantly Less Likely to Receive Grant Funding Than Male Peers

Achieving tenure is crucial for education professionals to gain academic freedom in their work and pursue research initiatives. However, a new study has found men are twice as likely as women to hold a tenured academic position in the life science fields.