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A Trio of Women Appointed to University Dean Positions

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The new deans are Wendy Powers at the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dawn Conway at Wright State University's Raj Soin College of Business in Ohio, and Brigitte Vittrup at Texas Woman's University's College of Professional Education.

Sherrill Smith Receives National Award for Nursing Education Advocacy

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Currently serving as dean of the University of Wyoming's nursing school, Dr. Smith focuses her work on nursing education. She is a dedicated advocate for simulation technology in education, such as using robotic patients for nurse training.

Eight Women Selected for Dean Positions at Universities

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The new deans are Stephanie Pilat, Courtney Catledge, Kala Burrell-Craft, Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Jean VanderGheynst, Marty Sexton, Sarah Jane Rhoads, and Melissa E. Trego.

A Dozen Women Appointed to New 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].

New Dean Appointments for Ten Women Scholars

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Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed dean 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: Julia Reichart, 1946-2022

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Reichart joined the faculty at Wright State University in 1985 and taught film studies there for more than a quarter century. She was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning one.

In Memoriam: Carol A. Nathanson, 1945-2022

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Professor Nathanson taught art history at Wright State University for 30 years, retiring in 2009. Prior to joining the Wright State University faculty in the fall of 1979, she taught at Oberlin College in Ohio and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

Marlese Durr Honored For Her Scholarship on the Role of Women in Society

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Marlese Durr, professor of sociology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, was honored with the Jessie Bernard Award from the American Sociological Association. Dr. Durr has taught at Wright State University for 28 years. Her research and publications largely focus on African American women and managerial and labor markets in the public sector.

Six Women Faculty Members Who Taking on New Roles or Duties at Universities

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Taking on new duties are Sarah Mollman at South Dakota State University, Laura Freeman at Virginia Tech, Carol Loranger at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, Robin R. Davis at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Elizabeth Otto at the University at Buffalo, and Rachael Hess at the University of Utah.

Two State Universities Have Appointed Women to Provost Positions

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Donna K. Arnett was appointed executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina and Amy Thompson was named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Five Women Faculty Members Taking on New Assignments at Universities

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Taking on new duties are Samira Daroub of the Everglades Research & Education Center of the University of Florida, Lisa Jones at the University of California, San Diego, Carrie Grimes at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Michelle Rinehart at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Anfrea Faber at Wright State University in Ohio.

Ten Women Who Have Been Hired or Promoted to New Administrative Posts 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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