Tag: University of South Florida

University of South Florida President Rhea Law Announces Intent to Retire

President Law was first appointed to her role on an interim basis in 2021. Since assuming her role, the university has experienced significant growth in enrollment, research, and funding.

Amy Thompson Honored for Distinguished Service to Teacher Education and Foreign Language Learning

Currently director of the School of Teacher Education at Florida State University, Amy S. Thompson received the 2024 Distinguished Service to the Profession Award from the Association of Language Departments, a part of the Modern Language Association.

Global Study Reveals Sexism is Harmful to Men, Women, and Nations

A new study has uncovered a positive correlation between countries with prevalent sexism and "generally dysfunctional national outcomes," including lower life expectancies for both men and women.

The National Association of Campus Activities Awards Its Highest Honor to Regina Hyatt

The NACA's Founders Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of campus event planning and activities. Dr. Hyatt has an extensive background in student services, currently serving as vice president of student affairs at Mississippi State University.

New Dean Appointments for Six Women Scholars

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

In Memoriam: Ruth R. Martin, 1930-2024

Dr. Martin was a professor emerita of social work at the University of Connecticut. In addition to teaching, she served the university as associate dean prior to retiring in 1999.

Aysegul Timur Will Be the First Woman President of Florida Gulf Coast University

Aysegul Timur currently serves as vice president and vice provost for strategy and program innovation at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. Originally from Türkiye, Dr. Timur came to the United States 25 years ago, learned English, and, within the next four years, earned a doctorate from the University of South Florida.

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.

What Colleges and Universities Are the Best Places for Women to Work?

Forbes magazine and the market research company Statista have compiled their latest rankings of America's Best Employers for Women. Loyola University of Chicago was rated the best educational institution in the United States for women to work. It ranked eighth overall on the Forbes list. Southern New Hampshire University and the University of South Florida ranked second and third, respectively.

Christian Hardigree Chosen to Lead the St. Petersburg Campus of the University of South Florida

Professor Hardigree most recently served as the founding dean of the School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University in Denver, Colorado. Earlier, Professor Hardigree served as the founding director of the Institute for Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.

Rhea Law Has Been Appointed President of the University of South Florida

Rhea Law has been serving as interim president since August 2021. She is the first graduate of the university to serve as president. President Law was one of the founding members of the USF board of trustees, where she spent five years as vice chair and four years as the first and only female chair.

In Memoriam: Linda Lopez McAlister, 1939-2021

Dr. McAlister first came to the Unversity of South Florida in 1982, After working for the state university system, she returned to the University of South Florida in 1987 as a professor of philosophy and women’s studies, specializing in feminist philosophy, the history of women in philosophy, and feminist film studies. She served as chair of the philosophy department from 1996 to her retirement in 1999.