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Six Women Scholars Who Are Taking on New Assignments at Colleges and Universities
The six women who have been appointed to new roles are Amy Ralston at Michigan State University, Tomi Obe at the University of Arkansas, Pardis Dabashi at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, Sonya Donaldson at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, Jennifer Russell at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and Mara Revkin at Duke Law School in Durham, North Carolina.
Nine Women Who Have Been Appointed 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. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
Five Women Scholars Who Are Taking on New Assignments at Universities
The five women academics in new roles are Shirin Saeidi at the University of Arkansas, Wendy Goldberg in the School of Theatre in the College of Fine Arts at Boston University, Cristina Zeped in Peabody College at Vanderbilt University, Pelin Bicen at Suffolk University in Boston, and Ann-Marie Knoblauch in the School of Visual Arts at Virginia Tech.
New Administrative Duties for Nine 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 contact@WIAReport.com.
Nine Women Faculty Members in New Roles or Taking on New Duties
Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
Eight Women Who Will Be Taking on New Administrative Duties 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 contact@WIAReport.com.
New Roles in Higher Education for Eight Women Scholars
Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
Colleges and Universities Have Announced the Appointments of Nine Women Administrators
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 contact@WIAReport.com.
Amy Shelton Selected to Lead the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, founded in 1979 by a Johns Hopkins psychology professor, is a world leader in gifted education. The center identifies top pre-college learners in grades K through 12 and provides challenging summer residential programs, distance education, international programs, and family academic programs. Professor Shelton joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University in 2002.
Does Using Gender-Neutral Language Impact Stereotypes of Women in Leadership Positions?
A new study led by Allison M.N. Archer of the University of Houston and co-authored by Cindy D. Kam of Vanderbilt University in Nashville examined the effects of using gender-neutral language such as “chair” versus traditional terms such as “chairman.”
Six Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New University Assignments
Taking on new faculty roles are Debra Bangasser at Georgia State University, Leah Lowe at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Jennifer Simmons at the University of Mississippi, Belle Rose Ragins at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Charmaine A. Nelson at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Heather Ross at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia.
Seven Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Roles in Higher Education
Taking on new titles or roles are Georgia Perakis at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tara T. Green at the University of Houston, Leah Lowe at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Amanda Pintore at Arizona State University, Belle Rose Ragins at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Amanda McLeroy at the University of Rochester in New York, and Danielle Graham at the University of Arkansas.
New Titles or Duties for Six Women Scholars
Taking on new titles or roles are Jennifer Escalas at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Rebecca Rainer Pauly, at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Lindsey Reymore at Arizona State University, Pernella Rowena Deams at Talladega College in Alabama, Linda Holzer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Virginia Rougon Chavis, a professor of graphic design at the University of Mississippi.
Six Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Roles or Duties
The six women scholars taking on new duties are Ana López at New Mexico State University, Cynthia Reinhart-King at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Norrisa Haynes at Yale Medical School, Amy Millicent Morris at the University of Nebraska Omaha, Lara B. Fowlerat Pennsylvania State University, and Jennifer Schaller at the University of New Mexico.
Ten Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Roles at Universities
Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
Ten Women Faculty Members in New Positions or Taking on New Duties
Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
A Half Dozen Women Who Have Been Appointed to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative roles are Kelli Mosteller at Harvard University, Roshaunda Ross-Orta at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Jaci Lindburg at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Jordan Brandt at the University of Kansas, Patricia M. Lampkin at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and Julie K. Wood at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.
Vanessa Beasley Will Be the First Woman President of Trinity University in San Antonio
Since 2018, Dr. Beasley has served as vice provost for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. She was an associate professor of communication studies at the university and held an affiliate position in political science.
Seven Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Assignments
Taking on new roles are Moni Guo at the University of Cincinnati, Ella Atkins at Virginia Tech, Ju Yon Kim at Harvard University, Alison Harmon at Montana State University, Tiffiny Tung at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Jessie Juarez at South Dakota State University, and Devon Brenner at Mississippi State University.
Deans by the Dozen: Large Group of Women Scholars in New Leadership Positions
The 12 new deans are Guillermina Gina Núñez-Mchiri, Autumn Tooms Cyprès, Deborah M. Cady Melzer. Melinda R. Roberts, Kathy Giacomini, Mary Stromberger, Linda Haddad, Valerie Howard, Sonya Hardin, Cindy D. Kam, Andrea Hickerson, and Vicki Ellingrod.
Colleges and Universities Announce the Appointments of Eleven Women to 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 contact@WIAReport.com.
In Memoriam: Arthuryne J. Welch-Taylor, 1917-2022
Arthuryne Welch-Taylor taught at Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University in Texas, and what is now the University of the District of Columbia.
In Memoriam: Marice Moylan Wolfe, 1935-2022
In 1973, Wolfe was hired to be head the special collections unit of the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries at Vanderbilt. Two years later she became the first woman to be appointed university archivist, a position she held for 27 years.
Six Women Assigned New Administrative Positions in Higher Education
Taking on new administrative roles are Amanda Hellman at Vanderbilt University, Hope Stockton at Auburn University, Tamara Michel Josserand at the University of Washington, Catherine Edmonds at North Carolina Central University, Nicola Ziady at Old Dominion University, and Germaine Gross at Grinnell College in Iowa.
Six Women Scholars Who Are Taking on New Duties
Taking on new assignments are Kanako Okuda at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, Imani N. S. Munyaka at the University of California, San Diego, Debora Halbert at the University of Hawai’i System, Libby V. Morris at the University of Georgia, Phillis Isabella Sheppard at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and Julie A. Furst-Bowe at Arkansas Tech University.
Colleges and Universities Announce the Appointments of Ten Women to Administrative Posts
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
Five Women Faculty Members Taking on New Assignments at Universities
Taking on new duties are Samira Daroub of the Everglades Research & Education Center of the University of Florida, Lisa Jones at the University of California, San Diego, Carrie Grimes at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Michelle Rinehart at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Anfrea Faber at Wright State University in Ohio.
Two American Women Historians Receive the $300,000 Dan David Prize
The Dan David Prize is the largest history prize in the world. It is awarded by the Dan David Foundation at Tel Aviv University in Israel to up to nine early and mid-career scholars and practitioners in the historical disciplines. The honor comes with a $300,000 prize. Kimberly Welch of Vanderbilt University and Kristina Richardson of Queens College are among the winners.
Vanderbilt University’s Kelly Holley-Bockelmann Earns Mentor Award
Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, Stevenson Professor of Physics at Vanderbilt University, has received the 2022 Mentor Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The award is for individuals who have mentored significant numbers of underrepresented students who are working toward doctorates in STEM.
Five Women Faculty Members Appointed to New University Positions
Taking on new duties are Terrah Akard at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Michelle Williams at the University of Connecticut, Gabrielle Allen at the University of Wyoming, Paula Fitzpatrick at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, and Kim Dupree Jones at the School of Nursing at Emory University in Atlanta.
Mautra Jones Appointed the Eleventh President of Oklahoma City Community College
Dr. Jones has been serving as vice president of institutional advancement and external affairs at Langston University. She is the site administrator for the university’s Oklahoma City campus, as well as the executive director of the Langston University Foundation. She will become president of Oklahoma City Community College on March 1.
In Memoriam: Deborah Clarke Rifenbary, 1950-2021
Dr. Rifenbary joined the faculty at the University of New Mexico in 1990 as an assistant professor of counselor education. In addition to serving as interim dean, she served as chair of the department of individual, family, and community education. Dr. Rifenbary retired in 2020.
Nine Women Who Have Been Appointed to Administrative Positions 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.
Four Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Duties
Taking on new assignments are Tarina Kang at the University of Southern California, Cynthia Osborne at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Airea D. Matthews of Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, and Teresa Seefeldt of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at South Dakota State University.
Study Finds Women Patients Were More Likely to Die After Surgery If Their Surgeon Was a Man
Researchers analyzed data on 1,320,108 patients who had surgeries between 2007 and 2019. In more than half of these cases, the sex of the surgeon was different than the sex of the patient. The vast majority of these cases were male surgeons operating on women patients. The results showed that women who had male surgeons were more likely to die, experience readmission, or complication within 30-days following surgery than women who had a woman surgeon.
