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In Memoriam: Suzanne Painter Welsh, 1953-2025
Welsh spent 32 years as a financial administrator with Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, including more than a decade of service as vice president of finance.
Shannon Lundeen Named President of Stephens College in Missouri
“The opportunity to lead an innovative and values-driven community that champions women and provides all students with an inclusive, transformational education is an incredible honor,” said Dr. Lundeen. “I am eager to join this dynamic, dedicated community and shape a bold and thriving future for Stephens College.”
In Memoriam: Marina Angel, 1944-2025
Professor Angel taught at the Temple University Beasley School of Law from 1979 to 2017. Her scholarly work focused on civil rights, gender equity, and violence against women.
Amy Gutmann Receives Yale’s Legend in Leadership Award
Dr. Gutmann led the University of Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2022, making her the institution’s longest serving president. After her retirement, she became the first woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Germany.
Five Women Scholars Appointed to Endowed Faculty Positions
The women appointed to endowed positions are Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire at Harvard University, Martina Droth at Yale University, Adriana Petryna at the University of Pennsylvania, Nicole Eikmeier at Grinnell College in Iowa, and Christine Glastonbury at the University of California, San Francisco.
New Endowed Academic Appointments for Eight Women Scholars
The eight women appointed to endowed positions in academia are Kelly Shue, Alexa Pearce, Sarah Kane, Shuchi Kapila, Fengfeng Ke, Susie Thompson, Flaminia Catteruccia, and Luna Lu.
Elizabeth Cantwell Named First Woman President of Washington State University
Dr. Cantwell currently serves as president of Utah State University. Her background includes extensive leadership experience overseeing research initiatives in academia and U.S. national security.
In Memoriam: Banu Onaral, 1949-2024
A Drexel University faculty member for over four decades, Dr. Onaral founded the university’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, as well as several interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Five Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Roles at Universities
The women appointed to endowed positions at universities are Jennifer Gandhi at Yale University, Rebecca Popowsky at the University of Pennsylvania, Talitha Washington at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Amanda Leightner at Boise State University in Idaho, and Kirsten Olds at Oklahoma State University.
Four Women Selected for Faculty Appointments at Universities
The appointments to new academic positions are Wanda Montalvo at the University of Pennsylvania, Sarah Craves at the University of Arkansas, Breanna Decker at Purdue University in Indiana, and Tisha Greene at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Experiencing Racial Microaggressions During Pregnancy Linked to High Blood Pressure in Postpartum Women
Postpartum women from underrepresented backgrounds who report experiences with racial microaggressions during pregnancy or delivery and who live in communities with historically high levels of structural racism are significantly more likely to experience high blood pressure.
Penn Libraries Receives $5 Million Gift and Collection of Papers From Medieval Historian Elizabeth A.R. Brown
Dr. Brown’s gift will be used to create an archive for medieval history research at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries, as well as an endowed archivist position to oversee the collection
Ten Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at 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 contact@WIAReport.com.
Yanna Yannakakis Wins Two National Awards for Her Book on Colonial Mexico
The American Society for Legal History and the American Historical Association have both honored Dr. Yannakakis for her book, Since Time Immemorial: Native Custom and Law in Colonial Mexico.
In Memoriam: Cynthia Paris, 1949-2024
Cynthia Paris’ career in higher education spanned over four decades. At the University of Delaware, she served as an associate professor of human development and family sciences and director of the Lab School.
Four Women Scholars Selected for New Faculty Positions
The women faculty members with new positions are Yue Wang at Clemson University in South Carolina, Margo Brooks Carthon at the University of Pennsylvania, Rebecca Sheehan at Oklahoma State University, and Jessica Folkart at Virginia Tech.
Report Reveals New Data on Sexual Assault and Misconduct in Higher Education
According to a new report from Westat, nearly 19 percent of women and 21 percent of genderqueer students experienced some form of nonconsensual sexual misconduct in 2024. This is a decrease from 2019.
Six Women Faculty Members Who Have Been Appointed to New Positions
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 contact@WIAReport.com
Five Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments
The women appointments to endowed faculty positions are Daniela Arias-Rotondo at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, Hannah Feldman at the University of Pennsylvaania, Sharrona Pearl at Texas Christian University, Emily Satterwhite at Virginia Tech, and Erica Fuchs at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
Jennifer Borland Receives Book Award From the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship
Dr. Borland was honored for her book Visualizing Household Health: Medieval Women, Art, and Knowledge in the Régime du corps. She has been a member of the Oklahoma State University for nearly two decades.
Six Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments at Universities
The six women appointed to endowed chairs are Julia Ernst \at the University of North Dakota, Amanda Thompson at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Erin Gibson at the University of Pennsylvania, Jennifer McIntosh at the University of Arizona, Britt Tevis at Syracuse University in New York and Amanda Ashley at Boise State University in Idaho.
Four Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments
The women appointed to endowed faculty positions are Joanna Ryan at the University of North Dakota, Mary-Hunter McDonnell at the University of Pennsylvania, Vahideh Manshadi at Yale University, and Cynthia Fraga Rizo at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
National League of Nursing Recognizes Sharon Irving for Outstanding Clinical Practice Leadership
Sharon Irving, professor of pediatric nursing at the University of Pennsylvania, has conducted extensive research on clinical care delivery, particularly nutrition care delivery for critically ill infants and children.
New Endowed Faculty Appointments for Five Women Professors
The appointments are Barbara Stranger at the University of Colorado, Eurina Cha at California State University, Los Angeles, Kimberly Ellis at Virginia Tech, Shawna Friday-Stroud at Florida A&M University, and Salimah H. Meghani at the University of Pennsylvania.
In Memoriam: Christine Capetola, 1987-2024
For the past three years, Dr. Capetola served on the faculty of the department of African American studies at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Capetola’s work centered around the intersections of queer, Black, sound, affect, and performance studies.
Seven Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments
The appointments are Lisa Lattanza at Yale, Jennifer Talarico at Lafayette College, Desiree Díaz at the University of Central Florida, Doris Wagner at the University of Pennsylvania, Emily McCobb at the University of California, Davis, Aimee Crawford at Central Connecticut State University, and Chantal de Jonge Oudraat at George Washington University.
Seven Women Appointed to Endowed Faculty Positions
The women appointed to endowed chairs are Fiona Doherty Yale Law School, Madhuri Kango-Singh at the University of Dayton, Meryl “Mimi” Winick at Virginia Commonwealth University, Lisa Gabel at Lafayette College, Ladda Thiamwong at the University of Central Florida, Ebony McGee at Johns Hopkins University, and Marlyse Baptista at the University of Pennsylvania.
Amy Goldberg Appointed Chair of the American Board of Surgery
Dr. Goldberg has spent more than 35 years with the Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, holding several academic leadership positions. She has conducted extensive research on trauma injuries and the impact of gun violence prevention.
University of Pennsylvania Appoints Four Women to Endowed Presidential Professorships
The University of Pennsylvania has appointed Marcia Chatelain, Bakirathi Mani, Letícia Marteleto, and Shannon Mattern to Presidential Penn Compact Professorships.
Fifteen Women Appointed to Administrative Roles 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 contact@WIAReport.com.
Neha Vapiwala Will Head the American Society for Radiation Oncology
Over the next four years, Dr. Vapiwala will serve one-year terms as the national organization’s president-elect, president, chair of the board of directors, and immediate past chair, respectively.
Study Finds Women of Color Author a Disproportionate Share of Banned Books in American Schools
In the 2021-2022 academic year, schools and libraries across the country experienced a significant spike in book bans. A new study has found a disproportionate share of these banned books are written by women of color and include characters from diverse backgrounds.
New Appointments for Six Women Faculty Members
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 contact@WIAReport.com.
New Administrative Appointments for Ten 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 contact@WIAReport.com.
In Memoriam: Susan Courtney, 1966-2024
Dr. Courtney joined the faculty in the department of psychological and brain sciences at Johns Hopkins University in 1999. She conducted research on how the brain’s structure is altered through aging and disease.
