Tag: University of Utah

Mary Ann Villarreal to Lead California State University, Dominguez Hills

“As one of the most diverse campuses in the CSU system, Dominguez Hills is a vital anchor institution for the community it serves,” said Dr. Villarreal. “A beacon of inclusivity, it inspires hope – both for the community and for higher education in California.”

Ellen Fisher Recognized for Outstanding Career in Materials Chemistry Research

Dr. Fisher has conducted extensive research on plasma chemistries for over three decades. She currently serves as vice president of research at the University of New Mexico.

Study Examines Mental and Physical Health-Related Risk Factors Among Women Who Died by Firearm Suicide

According to the study's findings, a large portion of women who died by firearm suicide in the U.S. had limited or no history of mental or physical health concerns prior to their deaths, suggesting a need to develop new prevention strategies outside of healthcare settings.

New Dean Appointments for Seven Women Scholars

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

Seven Women Scholars Appointed to New Dean Positions

The new deans are Pearl Sandick at the University of Utah, Mo Zell at the University of Hawaiʻi, Rebecca Bott-Knutson at Virginia Tech, Jessica Lang at Fordham University, Kimberly R. Moffitt at Howard University, Kate Murphy at California Polytechnic State University, and Sarah Clark at Brigham Young University.

In Memoriam: Lynn Landmesser, 1943-2024

A leading authority in the field of neuroscience, Dr. Landmesser taught at Case Western Reserve University for two decades.

Six Women Professors Appointed to Endowed Faculty Positions

The new holders of endowed faculty positions are Kelden Pehr at the University of North Dakota, Susan Park at Boise State University, Luna Magpili at Washington State University, Theresa Anderson at Carnegie Mellon University, E. Binney Girdler at Kalamazoo College, and Valerie Vaughn at the University of Utah.

In Memoriam: Kristin Bervig Valentine, 1933-2024

For nearly three decades, Dr. Valentine served as a professor of communication and women's studies at Arizona State University. Her academic interests centered around performance studies.

Sixteen Women Who Have Been Appointed to 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].

In Memoriam: Margaret Jane Slaughter, 1941-2024

Dr. Slaughter served as a professor of history at the University of New Mexico for over 40 years. During her tenure, she also served as an administrative leader and published extensively on women's history and gender studies.

Sylvia Torti Named Seventh President of the College of the Atlantic

Dr. Torti has spent the past fifteen years in leadership roles with the University of Utah. Since 2011, she has served as the university's dean of the Honors College.

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.