Tag: University of Rochester

A Trio of Women Selected for Provost Appointments at Universities

The new provosts are Jennifer Jacobs Henderson at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, Nicole Sampson at the University of Rochester in New York, and Michelle Mayo at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

The University of Rochester Appoints Four Women to Named Professorships

The University of Rochester in New York has appointed four women to named professorships: Stefanie Dunning and Bette London in English, Susan Groth in nursing and Suzannah Iadarola in pediatrics.

In Memoriam: Loretta Lee Ford, 1920-2025

Dr. Ford was a pioneer in advancing the field of nursing in the United States. She developed the first-ever pediatric nurse practitioner training program at the University of Colorado and was the founding dean of the University of Rochester School of Nursing

Five Women Selected for New Faculty Appointments at Colleges and Universities

The five women faculty members appointed to new roles are Rebecca Robichaux-Davis at Mississippi State University, Meagan Patterson at the University of Kansas, Mina Kinukawa at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, Elaine Sia at the University of Rochester in New York, and Angela Hancock at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

University of Chicago Professor Young-Kee Kim Tapped to Lead the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Following the resignation of Lia Merminga, Dr. Young-Kee Kim of the University of Chicago has been selected to serve as interim director of Fermilab, a federal research center for high-energy particle physics.

Lynne Maquat Honored for Outstanding RNA Research Contributions

Over 40 years ago, Dr. Maquat discovered the biological process known as nonsense-mediated mRNA decay. Her research has resulted in significant breakthroughs in the understanding of a wide range of diseases, including cystic fibrosis and cancer.

Nancy Kusmaul Recognized for Outstanding Academic Contributions to Social Work and Policy

With a background in professional social work and academia, Dr. Kusmaul has conducted extensive research into nursing home social work and the rights of older adults and professional caregivers.

New Dean Appointments for Eight Women Scholars

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

Rolanda Ward Recognized by National Association of Social Workers for Service to Underserved Communities

The National Association of Social Workers honored Rolanda Ward for her service to underserved and oppressed communities. She currently serves as director of the Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equity, and Mission at Niagara University.

University of Rochester Appoints Sarah Mangelsdorf to Another Five-Year Term as President

Sarah Mangelsdorf has been reappointed president of the University of Rochester. During her first term, the university experienced record undergraduate applications, research expenditures, and fundraising efforts.

In Memoriam: Jane Guyer, 1943-2024

Dr. Guyer was a professor emerita at Johns Hopkins University where she formerly served as the George Armstrong Kelly Professor of Anthropology and co-chair of The Academy. Throughout her career, she conducted extensive research on economic transformations in West Africa.

University of Rochester Appoints Six Women to Endowed Professorships

RThe six women scholars who have been named to endowed professorships at the University of Rochester are Amy Blatt, Lisa Kitko, Ellen Matson, Jeanine Miklos-Thal, Laurie Steiner, and Holly Watkins.