Tag: Virginia State University

Seven Women Selected for Dean Positions at Universities

The new deans are Rebecca Klaper at the University of Delaware, Jessica Kubiak at the University of Pittsburgh's Bradford and Titusville campuses, Gerrelyn Patterson at Virginia State University, Shannon Clifford at Stockton University, Beth Longenecker at the University of Northern Colorado, Julie A. Washington at the University of California, Irvine, and Martha Kline at Ohio University-Zanesville.

New Dean Appointments for Seven Women in Academia

The new deans are Eunice Santos at Drexel University, Cristina Goletti at Ball State University, Marika Peterson at Virginia State University, Tada Lindahl at Allen Community College, Evan Yionoulis at Yale University, Cassidy Sugimoto at Carnegie Mellon University, and Marie Moeller at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Lora Bailey Appointed Provost of the University of the Virgin Islands

With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Bailey most recently served as director for research development at Virginia State University. A scholar of early childhood education, she has held academic and leadership roles with numerous universities across the United States.

A Dozen Women Scholars and Administrators Appointed to New Dean Positions

The new deans are Nancy Kirkpatrick, Michelle Froese, Niki Callison, Diane Reich, Jennifer Chatman, Alexia Hudson-Ward, Julie Thornton, Mukta Panda, Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Jodi Mills, Jewel Bronaugh, and Tamara Sumner.

New Dean Appointments for Five Women in Academia

The new deans are Bonnie Rush at Texas A&M University, Courtney Anderson at Georgia State University, Kirsten Martin at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Jessica Brooks at Virginia State University, and Jilian Trabulsi at the University of Delaware.

Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at 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. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.

In Memoriam: Edwina Battle Vold, 1935-2025

Dr. Void taught early childhood education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for nearly two decades, including 13 years of service as chair of her department. Earlier in her career, she taught at Norfolk State University in Virginia.

Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at 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. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.

In Memoriam: Peggy Lynn Davis, 1961-2024

Peggy Davis was in her 27th year with Virginia State University's department of athletics at the time of her passing. Throughout her career, she received several awards for her work in intercollegiate athletics, including the CIAA Athletic Director of the Year on seven separate occasions.

Beverly Walker-Griffea to Lead the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential

Dr. Walker-Griffea has been serving as the first woman and first African American president of Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. She has significant experience in community college leadership, having held academic and administrative posts at schools across the country.

Three Women Recently Appointed to Provost Positions

The new provosts are Daphne Lamothe at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, Paige Turner at Aurora University in Illinois, and Tia Minnis at Virginia State University.

Ferrum College in Virginia Appoints Mirta Martin as Its Thirteenth President

Dr. Marti has served as interim president since January 2, 2023. Earlier, she was president of Fairmont State University in West Virginia from 2018 to 2022 and president of Fort Hays State University in Kansas from 2014 to 2016.