All Entries Tagged With: "University of South Dakota"
New Administrative Roles for 17 Women at Colleges and Universities Across America
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
New Administrative Jobs for 16 Women at College and Universities Throughout the United States
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Thirteen Women Appointed to Administrative Posts at Colleges and 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.
Are Women Better Writers Than Men?
A new study led by Daniel Hajovsky, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of South Dakota, found that cognitive ability influences on writing differ between young boys and girls. This may be due to gender differences in processing speed and language-based variables.
A Round-Up of News on Appointments of Women to Administrative Posts 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.
Sheila Gestring Promoted to the Presidency of the University of South Dakota
Sheila Gestring currently serves as vice president of finance and chief financial officer at the University of South Dakota. She joined the finance staff at the university in 2006 and was named chief financial officer in 2010. She recently led a successful $250 million fundraising campaign.
Two Women Among the Four Finalists for President of the University of South Dakota
Kelli R. McCormack Brown is the the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville and Sheila Gestring is vice president of finance and chief financial officer at the University of South Dakota.
Two Women Appointed to Dean Posts at State Universities
Dawn Bragg is the new dean of medical student affairs at Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota and Kristi Palmer was appointed interim dean of the University Library at Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis.
Six Women Scholars Honored With Notable Awards
The honorees are Diane Sevening of the University of South Dakota, Stacy Hawkins of Rutgers University-Camden, Emiliana Borrelli of the University of California, Irvine, Rachel Ivy Clarke of Syracuse University, A. Susana Ramirez of the University of California, Merced, and Lisa Sowie Cahill of Boston College.
The First Person to Earn a Ph.D. in Physics in the State of South Dakota
Wenzhao Wei is not only the first woman, but the first person, to earn a Ph.D. in physics in the state of South Dakota. She earned her degree in the joint program of the University of South Dakota and the South Dakota School of Mining and Technology.
Seven Women Faculty Members Who Have Been Appointed to New Positions
They are: Julie Dash at Spelman College in Atlanta, Kristy Kelly at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ruth Kleinpell and Mariann Plano at Vanderbilt University, Deana A. Rohlinger at Florida State University, Carolyn Roberts at Yale University, and Karen Davies at the University of South Dakota.
Nine Women Faculty Members in New Positions or Taking on New Duties
Here is this week’s listing of women faculty members from colleges and universities throughout the United States who have been appointed to new positions or have been assigned new duties.
Thirteen Women Scholars Who Are Taking on New Assignments
Here is this week’s listing of women faculty members from colleges and universities throughout the United States who have been appointed to new positions or have been assigned new duties.
Eleven Women Faculty Members Given New Duties or Assignments
Here is this week’s listing of women faculty members from colleges and universities throughout the United States who have been appointed to new positions or have been assigned new duties.
Seven Women in Academia Selected for Prestigious Honors and Awards
The seven honorees are Lauren Pond at Ohio State, Rebecca J. White of the University of Tampa, Lynne E. Maquat at the University of Rochester, Frances Arnold at CalTech, Jennifer McCann of the University of Rhode Island, Renee A. Middleton of Ohio University, and Kathleen Brown-Rice of the University of South Dakota.
Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Names Its Next President
Dr. Christine Pharr will become president of Mount Mary University on July 1, upon the retirement of Ellen Schwalbach who has led the educational institution since 2008. Dr. Pharr currently serves as vice president for alumnae and donor relations at the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska.
Six Women Scholars Taking on New Faculty Assignments
Here is this week’s listing of women faculty members from colleges and universities throughout the United States who have been appointed to new positions or have been assigned new duties.
New Administrative Roles for Six Women at Colleges and Universities
Taking on new duties are Tracy McGrady at Ozarks Technical Community College in Missouri, Diane R. Wiener at Syracuse University, Linda Beck Halliburton at the University of South Dakota, Kornelia Tancheva at the University of Pittsburgh, Stephanie Krauth at Texas Woman’s University, and Angie Leidinger at Clemson University in South Carolina.
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.
Ten Women Faculty Members Assuming New Roles in Higher Education
Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members from colleges and universities throughout the United States who have been appointed to new positions.
The Next Leader of the National Association of Addiction Professionals
Dr. Diane Sevening is an assistant professor of addiction studies at the University of South Dakota. She will lead the association that represents more than 85,000 addiction counselors, educators, and addiction-focused healthcare professionals worldwide.
In Memoriam: Grace Steinberg Day, 1926-2016
Grace Day was the only woman in the 1949 graduating class at University of South Dakota School of Law. After graduating with 175 men, Day opened a law practice in Missouri.
In Memoriam: Geralyn M. Jacobs, 1952-2016
Gera Jacobs was a professor in the department of curriculum and instruction in the School of Education at the University of South Dakota. Dr. Jacobs was a past president of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Nineteen Women Who Will Be Taking on New 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.
New Film on the Only Woman in the 1949 Graduating Class at the University of South Dakota Law School
Grace Steinberg Day was the only women in the 1949 graduating class at University of South Dakota School of Law. There were 175 men.
Elise Boxer Is the New Leader of the American Indian Studies Association
Dr. Boxer is an assistant professor of history and Native American studies at the University of South Dakota. She is an enrolled citizen of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. Dr. Boxer holds a Ph.D. in American Indian history from Arizona State University.
Two Women Scholars Honored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing
Tracelyn Gesteland, an associate professor of voice and opera at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, and Jessica McCormack, director of voice studies and an assistant professor of voice at Indiana University-South Bend will receive Emerging Leaders Awards.
New Administrative Appointments for Eight 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.
New Administrative Posts for a Half Dozen 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.
In Memoriam: Frances Oldham Kelsey, 1914-2015
Dr. Kelsey taught at the University of Chicago and the University of South Dakota. But she is considered an American hero for her efforts to prohibit the marketing of the drug thalidomide in the United States. For these efforts she was honored by President Kennedy.
The New Poet Laureate of the State of South Dakota
Lee Ann Roripaugh is a professor of English and creating writing at the University of South Dakota. She will serve a four-year term as poet laureate. Professor Roripaugh is the author of four collections of poetry including her latest book Dandarians.
Paula Mabee Named Director of the National Science Foundation’s Division of Environmental Biology
Paula Mabee is a professor of biology at the University of South Dakota. Her appointment will last from one to four years and she will reside in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area for the duration of her appointment. But she will remain on the faculty at the university.
Wayne State College in Nebraska Names Its Next President
Dr. Marysz Rames has been serving as the interim president of Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. Previously, she was vice president for student affairs at South Dakota State University in Brookings.
Four Women Named to Lead Academic Associations
Taking on leadership roles for academic organizations are Marti Rice of the University of Alabama Birmingham, Marcy Driscoll of Florida State University, Janet Lindemann of the University of South Dakota, and Jennifer Cushman of Ohio University.
Two Women With New University Teaching Roles
Mandie Weinandt was named faculty coordinator for the MBA program at the Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota and Anne Underhill was appointed chair of the department of anthropology at Yale University.
