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

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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.

New Administrative Appointments for Fifteen Women 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. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Dianna Vargo Appointed President of Wheeling University in West Virginia

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“This is a very exciting and important opportunity, not just for me, but for our entire faculty and staff. All of us here are firmly committed to advancing this great University and providing the best learning environment for our students," said Dr. Vargo, newly appointed president of Wheeling University in West Virginia.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.

Clayton State University Selects Corrie Fountain to Serve as Interim Provost

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“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve at Clayton State in this interim capacity, and I hope that my contributions will aid in the success of its students, faculty and staff," said Dr. Fountain, currently the associate provost for faculty affairs at Georgia State University.

Torie Jackson Appointed President of West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Before being named interim president in 2022, Dr. Jackson served in various roles at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. Her previous roles included chief operating officer, executive vice president for institutional advancement, president of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Foundation and associate professor of communication.

Eleven Women Who Have Been Appointed to University Administrative Positions

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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].

A Dozen Women Who Have Been Assigned 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. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Deans by the Dozen: Large Group of Women Scholars in New Leadership Positions

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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.

Torie Jackson Has Been Selected to Lead West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Most recently she has been chief operating officer, executive vice president for institutional advancement, and president and CEO of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Foundation. She also holds a faculty post as an associate professor of communication.

Eight Women Who Have Been Hired to New Administrative Positions 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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