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Geraldine Richmond to Lead the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Geraldine Richmond to Lead the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Last fall, Dr. Richmond was only the second scholar to be named to a Presidential Chair at the University of Oregon. She was serving as the Richard M. and Patricia H. Noyes Professor of chemistry at the university, where she has taught since 1985.

Two Women Among the Four Finalists for Provost at Texas Tech University

Two Women Among the Four Finalists for Provost at Texas Tech University

Diane Z. Chase is a professor and executive vice provost for academic, faculty, and international affairs at the University of Central Florida in Orlando and Kimberly Andrews Espy is a professor and vice president for research and innovation at the University of Oregon.

Two Women Among the Four Finalists for Provost at the University of Georgia

Two Women Among the Four Finalists for Provost at the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia has announced the selection of four finalists for the position of provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Two of the four finalists are women.

Five Women in New Faculty Posts

Five Women in New Faculty Posts

Taking on new faculty positions are Erin Reid at Boston University, Tatiana Berger at the NewSchool of Architecture and Design, Teresa Gali-Izard at the University of Virginia, Anne Foundas at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Geraldine Richmond at the University of Oregon.

Nine Women in New University Teaching Posts

Nine Women in New University Teaching Posts

Taking on new teaching assignments are Senay Simsek, Catherine R. Bazemore-Walker, Erin Iski, Anna-Katherine Ward, Maureen G. Phipps, Adell Amos, Valerie Accetta, Sharon Ballard, and Yea-Fen Chen.

University of Oregon Student's Anti-Rape Video Becomes Huge Hit on YouTube

University of Oregon Student’s Anti-Rape Video Becomes Huge Hit on YouTube

The video shows a young woman passed out on a couch. A man looks into the camera and whispers, “Hey bros, check out who passed out on the couch. Guess what I am going to do to her?”

University of Oregon Researchers Find Many Victims of Sexual Misconduct Feel Institutional Betrayal

University of Oregon Researchers Find Many Victims of Sexual Misconduct Feel Institutional Betrayal

The results found that 68 percent of the respondents had experienced an unwanted sexual encounter during their lifetime. Of those that had experienced sexual misconduct, 46 percent stated that they felt betrayed by the institution that they were affiliated with at the time.

In Memoriam: Anne Dhu McLucas, 1941-2012

In Memoriam: Anne Dhu McLucas, 1941-2012

The former dean of the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance was a victim in a double homicide.

Appeals Court Reinstates a Gender Bias Case Filed Against the University of Oregon

Appeals Court Reinstates a Gender Bias Case Filed Against the University of Oregon

A former doctoral students alleges that her dissertation adviser retaliated against her after she complained about gender discrimination against women doctoral students.

Two Women Among the Three Finalists for Vice President of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech

Two Women Among the Three Finalists for Vice President of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech

Robin Holmes of the University of Oregon and Patricia Perillo of Davidson College will visit Blacksburg campus in early April for interviews and open forums.

Two Women Among the Four Finalists for Dean of Arts and Architecture at Montana State University

Two Women Among the Four Finalists for Dean of Arts and Architecture at Montana State University

Nancy Cornwell, currently interim vice president for academic affairs at Stephens College, and Christine Theodoropoulus, professor and department chair at the University of Oregon, will visit the Bozeman campus later this month.

In Memoriam: Svitlana Kravchenko (1949-2012)

In Memoriam: Svitlana Kravchenko (1949-2012)

Professor Kravchencko had been on the University of Oregon School of Law faculty for eight years and was director of its master’s degree program in environmental law.

Chinese and American Women Chemists Network in Beijing

Chinese and American Women Chemists Network in Beijing

The Committee on the Advancement of Women in Chemistry (COACh) at the University of Oregon was a cosponsor of the conference.

Nine Women Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education

Nine Women Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education

Here is news of women who have been hired or promoted to new positions in college and university administrations.

Ten Women Named to New Administrative Positions

Ten Women Named to New Administrative Positions

Here is news of 10 women appointed or promoted to new positions in higher education.

Suzanne Rowe Honored for Outstanding Legal Writing

Suzanne Rowe Honored for Outstanding Legal Writing

She is a professor at the University of Oregon School of Law.

University of Oregon Scientist Wins Neuroscience Awards

University of Oregon Scientist Wins Neuroscience Awards

Helen Neville wins two prestigious awards in brain science.

Betty Cantrell Roberts (1923-2011)

Betty Cantrell Roberts (1923-2011)

Betty Roberts was an educator, politician, and the first woman on sit on the Oregon Supreme Court.

Administrative Appointments of Women at American Universities

Administrative Appointments of Women at American Universities

Kristy Edmunds was named executive and artistic director of UCLA Live, the performing arts program at the University of California at Los Angeles. She was deputy dean at the Victorian College of Arts at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Edmunds is a graduate of Montana State University. She holds a master’s degree in playwrighting […]