Tag: West Virginia University

Beverly Wendland to Lead Academic Affairs at West Virginia University

Dr. Wendland previously spent five years as provost at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She will serve in the same capacity at West Virginia University beginning July 1.

New Dean Positions for Six Women at Colleges and Universities

The new deans are Mary Lou Vredenburg at Springfield Technical Community College in Massachusetts, Anna Hickey at Christopher Newport University in Virginia, Carrie Showalter at West Virginia University, Laura Ken Hoffman at Murray State University in Kentucky, Carrie Mospens at Hawai'i Community College, and Suzanne Kissock at Missouri Western State University.

Darshana Shah Recognized for Advancing Faculty Affairs in Medicine

A faculty member at Marshall University since 1997, Dr. Shah serves as senior associate dean for faculty advancement in the university's medical career. Throughout her career, she has conducted extensive research on faculty vitality and retention.

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

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

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.

Dianna Vargo Appointed President of Wheeling University in West Virginia

“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

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

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

“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

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

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.

A Dozen Women Who Have Been Assigned 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.