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Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at Universities

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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: Edwina Battle Vold, 1935-2025

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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

Appointments Associate Editor -
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: Peggy Lynn Davis, 1961-2024

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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

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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

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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

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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.

In Memoriam: Delores Ann Richburg Greene, 1935-2022

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A long-time educator in several public school systems in Virginia, Dr. Green concluded her career serving as dean at both Virginia Union University and Virginia State University.

In Memoriam: Esther Arvilla Harrison Hopkins, 1926-2021

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Esther A. H. Hopkins was a biophysicist, chemist, educator, and environmental attorney. She taught for several years at what is now Virginia State University before embarking on a career as a research scientist.

Fourteen Women Who Have Been Appointed to New Administrative Posts at Colleges and Universities

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Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

One Woman Among the Five Finalists for President of Fairmont State University in West Virginia

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Mirta M. Martin is the former president of Fort Hays State University in Kansas. From 2009 to 2014, she was a professor of management and dean of the Reginald F. Lewis School of Business at Virginia State University.

Eleven Women Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education

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Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new administrative positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

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