Tag: University of Rhode Island

Eight Women Selected for Dean Positions at Universities

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.

Diana DiTomasso Honored for Excellence in Women’s Health and Obstetrics Education

Dr. DiTomasso, a clinical associate professor at the University of Rhode Island, is an expert on breastfeeding, infant weight changes, and human milk expression.

Anita Jacobson Awarded for Commitment to Pharmacy Students and Substance Abuse Education

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.

A Dozen Women Selected for 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 [email protected].

Jacqueline Beatty Recognized for Innovation in Dietetics Education

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.

Deborah Reibe Honored for Contributions to Sports Medicine and Exercise Science

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.

Thirteen Women Appointed to Higher Education Administrative Positions

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].

Laurie Lauzon Clabo Named Provost of Wayne State University in Detroit

“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.”

Five Women Who Are Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education

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.

Three Women Who Have Been Appointed to Higher Education Diversity Positions

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.

Three Women Who Have Been Appointed Deans of Pharmacy Schools

Rae Matsumoto has been appointed dean of the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy at the University of Hawai'i Hilo. Kerry LaPlante, was named dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island and Sarah Michel has been named dean of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

New Administrative Positions for Seven 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 [email protected].