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Yale’s Paola Bertucci Wins International Prize for Book on the History of Science
Dr. Bertucci’s award-winning book, In the Land of Marvels, discusses how eighteenth-century scientists published fictional events and results to bolster their careers
Amy Gutmann Receives Yale’s Legend in Leadership Award
Dr. Gutmann led the University of Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2022, making her the institution’s longest serving president. After her retirement, she became the first woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Germany.
Five Women Scholars Appointed to Endowed Faculty Positions
The women appointed to endowed positions are Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire at Harvard University, Martina Droth at Yale University, Adriana Petryna at the University of Pennsylvania, Nicole Eikmeier at Grinnell College in Iowa, and Christine Glastonbury at the University of California, San Francisco.
Marriage Rates for Women Without College Degrees Are Dropping
A new study from scholars at Yale, Cornell, and Harvard has found an association between the decline of college-educated men and a decline in marriage rates for non-college-educated women over the past five decades. This decline in men’s economic prospects has not affected the marriage rates of women with college degrees.
Priyamvada Natarajan Honored for Career Contributions to Black Hole and Dark Matter Research
Dr. Natarajan, professor of astronomy and physics at Yale University, is known for her extensive research on the formation of black holes and the use of gravitational lensing to map dark matter.
New Endowed Academic Appointments for Eight Women Scholars
The eight women appointed to endowed positions in academia are Kelly Shue, Alexa Pearce, Sarah Kane, Shuchi Kapila, Fengfeng Ke, Susie Thompson, Flaminia Catteruccia, and Luna Lu.
Jessica Lamont Receives a Book Award From the Archaeological Institute of America
Jessica Lamont, an assistant professor at Yale University, was honored for her book, In Blood and Ashes: Curse Tablets and Binding Spells in Ancient Greece, a historical study of ritualized curse practice in ancient Greece.
Five Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Roles at Universities
The women appointed to endowed positions at universities are Jennifer Gandhi at Yale University, Rebecca Popowsky at the University of Pennsylvania, Talitha Washington at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Amanda Leightner at Boise State University in Idaho, and Kirsten Olds at Oklahoma State University.
The American Institute of Architects Presents Its Highest Honor to Yale University’s Deborah Berke
Berke, the first woman dean of the Yale School of Architecture, is the recipient of the American Institute of Architect’s 2025 Gold Medal. The prestigious award is presented annually to individuals who have made a lasting influence on the field of architecture.
Modern Language Association Awards the 2024 Matei Calinescu Prize to Two Ivy League Professors
Yale’s Marijeta Bozovic and Harvard’s Glenda Carpio have been named co-recipients of the Modern Language Association’s 2024 Matei Calinescu Prize, which recognizes outstanding scholarship on contemporary literature and thought.
In Memoriam: Lynn Landmesser, 1943-2024
A leading authority in the field of neuroscience, Dr. Landmesser taught at Case Western Reserve University for two decades.
Three Women Professors Appointed to Academic Leadership Roles at Universities
The women faculty taking on new duties are Grete Pederson at Yale School of Music, Haley Oliver at Purdue University, and Jennifer Hunter at the University of Kentucky.
The 2024 Frederick Douglass Book Prize Has Been Awarded to Two Women Scholars
The 2024 Frederick Douglass Book Prize has been awarded to Marlene Daut, professor at Yale University, and Sara Johnson, professor at the University of California, San Diego.
Four Women Scholars Selected for New Endowed Faculty Appointments
The women appointed to endowed profeessorships are Shola Lynch at Spelman College in Atlanta, Karla Neugebauer at Yale University, Vikki Katz at Chapman University in Orange, California, and Judith Anne Garretson Folse at the University of Arkansas.
New Dean Positions for Three Women in Higher Education
The women appointed to dean positions are Anita Sharif-Hyder at the Yale School of Management, Beth Kelley at Fullerton College in California, and Pamela Norris at the University of Delaware.
In Memoriam: Claire Gaudini, 1944-2024
Dr. Gaudini served as Connecticut College’s first alumna president for 13 years. She was a scholar on the history and economics of philanthropy.
Three Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments
The women appointed to endowed faculty positions are Lucy Bai at Pennsylvania State University, Evelyn Micelotta at the University of Vermont, and Deborah Berke at the Yale School of Architecture.
Three Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions
The thre women appointed to endowed professorships are Noël Valis at Yale, Laura Finzi at Clemson University in South Carolina, and Amy Johnson at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Women’s Health Research at Yale University Launches Two New Pilot Studies
Scholars at Yale’s School of Medicine have created two new programs aimed at developing a new treatment for endometriosis and testing a new mobile health clinic for women.
A Trio of Women Appointed to Endowed Professorships at Universities
The women appointed to endowed faculty positions are Kali Thomas at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Dorceta Taylor at Yale University, and Kristin Javorsky at Mississippi State University.
Study Finds Gender Gap in Funding of Venture Capital-Backed Startups
Prior studies have found entrepreneurs are often more successful after learning from an earlier failed business. However, after their first business fails, women entrepreneurs are significantly less likely than men to secure funding for future startups.
Report Reveals New Data on Sexual Assault and Misconduct in Higher Education
According to a new report from Westat, nearly 19 percent of women and 21 percent of genderqueer students experienced some form of nonconsensual sexual misconduct in 2024. This is a decrease from 2019.
In Memoriam: Mary Helen Goldsmith, 1933-2024
Mary Helen Goldsmith was a scholar of plant physiology. She taught molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, as well as forestry and environmental studies at Yale University for three decades
Student-Run Yale Women’s Center Directed to “Maintain Broad Neutrality” in Operations
For over 50 years, the student-run Yale Women’s Center has provided students with feminist programming and resources. According to Yale Women’s Center board members, “Neutrality would contradict our purpose and compromise our daily functions.”
Carolina Harada Receives National Award for Outstanding Medical School Teaching and Advising
The Association of American Medical Colleges has presented the 2024 Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award to Carolina Harada, professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.
Yale Selects Three Women for Endowed Professorships in Public Health and Medicine
Yale has appointed Bharmar Mukherjee to an endowed professorship in the School of Public Health. Katerina Politi and Valerie Reinke have been selected for endowed professorships in the School of Medicine.
Seven Women Scholars Selected for Endowed Faculty Appointments
The appointments are Lisa Lattanza at Yale, Jennifer Talarico at Lafayette College, Desiree Díaz at the University of Central Florida, Doris Wagner at the University of Pennsylvania, Emily McCobb at the University of California, Davis, Aimee Crawford at Central Connecticut State University, and Chantal de Jonge Oudraat at George Washington University.
Seven Women Appointed to Endowed Faculty Positions
The women appointed to endowed chairs are Fiona Doherty Yale Law School, Madhuri Kango-Singh at the University of Dayton, Meryl “Mimi” Winick at Virginia Commonwealth University, Lisa Gabel at Lafayette College, Ladda Thiamwong at the University of Central Florida, Ebony McGee at Johns Hopkins University, and Marlyse Baptista at the University of Pennsylvania.
Seven Women Selected for Endowed Faculty Positions
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new endowed faculty 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.
Niloufer Siddiqui Receives Early-Career Book Award From the American Political Science Association
Dr. Siddiqui was honored for her book Under the Gun: Political Parties and Violence in Pakistan, which discusses how political parties behave in anti-democratic behaviors because of political incentives.
In Memoriam: Maxine Frank Singer, 1931-2024
Dr. Singer was pioneer in the field of molecular biology. She held several leadership roles with prestigious research institutions, and was influential in advancing diversity in STEM.
In Memoriam: Mary-Lou Pardue, 1933-2024
Dr. Pardue joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology faculty in 1972 as the third women faculty member in the department of biology. She and a group of women colleagues were instrumental in identifying a pattern of bias against women faculty, leading to improved working conditions for women faculty at MIT and across the country.
African Literature and Culture Society Honors Duriel Harris for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry
Dr. Harris has served as a professor of poetry and poetics at Illinois State University for the past 15 years. Her teaching and academic interests include poetry writing, poetics, and African American literature.
Maurie McInnis Has Been Named the First Woman President of Yale University
While Yale has previously appointed women as interim presidents, Maurie McInnis will be the first woman to serve as the university’s official president. She has been serving as president of Stony Brook University, a campus of the State University of New York System.
Sarah Millholland Recognized for Outstanding Early Career Research in Astronomy
Dr. Millholand has served as an assistant professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the past two years. She was honored for her outstanding contributions to the understanding of the formation and dynamics of extrasolar planetary systems.
