With a notable background in higher education leadership, Dr. Townsley brings over four decades of experience to her new position. She previously served as president of both William Peace University and Nichols College, as well as interim president of Laboure College.
Meredith College, an institution that focuses on the education of women in Raleigh, North Carolina, and William Peace University, also in Raleigh, have formalized an agreement that provides a new, accelerated degree option where students at William Peace University will be able to complete a bachelorʼs degree and earn an MBA from Meredith College in five years.
Cindy Meyers Gnadinger was named the eighth president of Saint Catharine's College in Kentucky. She had been serving as provost at the college. Previously, Dr. Gnadinger was vice president for academic affairs at William Peace University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Dr. Townsley had angered many students and alumnae in 2012 when she announced the plan to turn Peace College, a liberal arts educational institution for women into a co-educational institution. Despite a no-confidence vote from the faculty, she retained the support of the trustees.
Here is this week's roundup of women who have been appointed to key administrative and leadership posts at college and universities across the United States.
