Tag: University of Pittsburgh

Nine Women Professors Appointed to New Positions at 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].

Study Finds Young Women Are Binge Drinking More Than Their Male Peers

In recent years, overall alcohol consumption among men and women has declined. However, binge-drinking rates among young men have dropped significantly compared to young women, with women ages 18-25 now outpacing their male peers in alcohol consumption for the first time ever.

Anna Balazs Receives International Recognition for Materials Science and Soft Matter Research

Johannas Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany has presented its 2025 Gutenberg Research Award to Anna Balazs, professor of chemical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.

University of Pittsburgh Launches New Initiative to Leverage Artificial Intelligence in Women’s Health Research

The Vijayalakshmi Innovation Center in Women’s Health Analytics and Research at the University of Pittsburgh will use emerging AI technology to research global disparities in women's health. It will led by Vanathi Gopalakrishnan, associate professor of biomedical informatics.

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.

A Dozen Women Faculty Members Selected for New Academic Appointments

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].

Patricia Prelock Selected to Lead the University of Vermont

"UVM’s students are always my highest priority, and I look forward to leading continued collaboration with my valued colleagues across the university to ensure their success," said Dr. Patricia Prelock, the new interim president of the University of Vermont.

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 Dean Appointments for a Dozen Women in Academia

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].

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].

Five Women Appointed to Administrative Leadership Positions at Universities

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

The New President of the American College of Sports Medicine

Stella L. Volpe is department head and professor of the department of human nutrition, foods, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech. Dr. Volpe's research focuses on obesity and diabetes prevention using nutrition and exercise interventions, mineral supplementation, and by altering the environment to result in greater physical activity and healthy eating.