Dr. Lloréns has conducted extensive research on structural inequality and community health among Latinx populations. She is a professor of anthropology and gender and women's studies at the University of Rhode Island and is currently serving as the 2025-2026 Cornille Distinguished Visiting Professor at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.
The women selected for new appointments are Elise Wilson at Mississippi University for Women, Sydney Burt at Martin University in Indianapolis, ClarLynda Williams-DeVane at East Carolina University, Sandra Cano at the University of Rhode Island, Christie Denniston at Bethany College in Kansas, and Tracy Peery at Virginia Tech.
The new deans are Stephanie Pilat, Courtney Catledge, Kala Burrell-Craft, Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Jean VanderGheynst, Marty Sexton, Sarah Jane Rhoads, and Melissa E. Trego.
Dr. DiTomasso, a clinical associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, is an expert on breastfeeding, infant weight changes, and human milk expression.
A clinical professor of pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island, Dr. Jacobson focuses her work on improving pharmacist-patient communication, specifically regarding vulnerable patient populations.
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].
As an assistant professor of nutrition at Simmons University, Dr. Beatty teaches courses and conducts research on clinical nutrition, eating disorders, sports nutrition, and chronic disease prevention through lifestyle health behaviors.
The American College of Sports Medicine has recognized Dr. Riebe for her contributions to the field of sports medicine and exercise science. Her research focuses on the development of physical activity interventions for a variety of populations.
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].
“Wayne State is truly a mission-driven university that has tremendous impact not only on the lives of our students, but our entire community, serving as an engine of social mobility," said Dr. Clabo. "I look forward to working with all members of the campus community to grow and enhance that impact.”
Taking on new administrative roles are Dee Raneri at Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania, Shauna Harris at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Andrea Anderson at the University of Michigan, Fara Warner at the University of Rhode Island, and Brigitte Weinsteiger at the University of Pennsylvania.
Markeisha Miner was appointed vice president for community, equity, and diversity at the University of Rhode Island. Sheryl R. Wilson will be the inaugural vice president for culture and belonging at Bethel College in Kansas, effective July 1, 2024, and Dionne Lambert is the new director of diversity, equity, and inclusion education and training at the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma.
