Breaking News
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Lise Alschuler Will Be the First Woman President of Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Mar. 5, 2025 - “I am thrilled to lead Sonoran University into its next exciting chapter.," said Dr. Alschuler. "Together, we will shape the future of health sciences education rooted in the healing power of nature.” -
Wendy Elmore Appointed President of Lamar State College Orange in Texas
Mar. 5, 2025 - For the past five years, Dr. Elmore has served as the community college's provost and executive vice president for academic and student affairs. -
A Trio of Women Selected for Provost Appointments at Universities
Mar. 5, 2025 - The new provosts are Jennifer Jacobs Henderson at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, Nicole Sampson at the University of Rochester in New York, and Michelle Mayo at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. - More from Breaking News
Research & Studies
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Remote Work Significantly Reduces Women’s Experiences With Workplace Gender Discrimination
Mar. 5, 2025 - In a survey of nearly 1,000 women working hybrid jobs, about 31 percent experienced discrimination while physically at work, compared to 17 percent who experienced discrimination while working remotely. -
Childhood Exposure to Trauma Linked to Heart Disease in Black Women
Mar. 5, 2025 - While both Black men and women study participants reported similar experiences with childhood trauma, the association between past trauma and heart complications was only found among Black women. -
Women Physicians Are Significantly More Likely to Die by Suicide Than Other Women
Mar. 5, 2025 - According to a new study led by doctors at the University of California, San Diego, women physicians are 53 percent more likely to die by suicide than women who are not physicians. - More from Research & Studies
Appointments
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Four Women Taking on New Faculty Roles
Mar. 6, 2025 - The women faculty members who have been assigned new duties are Krystyn Van Vliet at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, Jennelle Malcos at Pennsylvania State University, Cheryl D. Jenkins at Talladega College in Alabama, and Gretchen Dietz at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. -
Three Women Scholars Appointed to Dean Positions
Mar. 6, 2025 - The new deans are Paula Song at Ohio State University, Lisa Powell at Sweet Briar College in Virginia, and Nicola Mason at Morehead State University in Kentucky. -
New Administrative Appointments for Twelve Women in Higher Education
Mar. 6, 2025 - 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. - More from Appointments
Honors & Awards
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Michigan State University’s Teresa Woodruff Honored by Society for Women’s Health Research
Mar. 6, 2025 - Dr. Woodruff has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to women's health research. She founded the field of oncofertility in 2006, sparking research into the reproductive options of cancer patients and cancer survivors. -
Elizabeth Oliver Receives Lifetime Service Award from the American Accounting Association
Mar. 6, 2025 - Dr. Oliver, the Lewis Whitaker Adams Professor in Commerce at Washington and Lee University in Virginia, has been recognized for her lifetime achievement in accounting education and leadership within the profession. -
Two Women Scholars at American Universities Recognized for Achievements in Biomedical Technology
Mar. 6, 2025 - The award winners are Kiana Aran of the University of California, San Diego and Amanda Randles of Duke University in North Carolina. Both women were recognized for developing breakthrough biomedical technologies. - More from Honors & Awards
Other Recent Articles
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Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers [3.11.2025]
Each week, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
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Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars [3.11.2025]
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
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Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education [3.10.2025]
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
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University of Nebraska Launches Online Resource Platform for Women in Agriculture [3.10.2025]
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program at the University of Nebraska was created to provide unbiased support to agricultural women throughout the state. The program’s latest initiative, Agri-Essentials, is an online resource platform featuring learning and networking opportunities.
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In Memoriam: Marina Angel, 1944-2025 [3.10.2025]
Professor Angel taught at the Temple University Beasley School of Law from 1979 to 2017. Her scholarly work focused on civil rights, gender equity, and violence against women.
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MIT Provost Cynthia Barnhart to Step Down in July [3.7.2025]
An MIT faculty member for over three decades, Dr. Barnhart has served as the institution’s first woman provost for the past three years. Earlier, she served as MIT’s first woman chancellor for seven years.
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In Memoriam: Jean Ann Fisher, 1968-2025 [3.7.2025]
A registered dietitian and nutrition educator, Fischer served in both staff and faculty roles at the University of Nebraska for 15 years.
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Four Women Professors Selected to Chair Departments in Academia [3.6.2025]
The new department chairs are Natalie Sowell at Spelman College in Atlanta, Jennifer Sacheck at Brown University in Rhode Island, Christine Chung at the University of California, San Diego, and Isabella Grumbach at the University of Oklahoma.
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Three Women Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor at Colby College in Maine [3.6.2025]
Colby College in Waterville, Maine, has promoted Sarah Duff, Carrie LeVan, and Elizabeth Soto to the rank of associate professor. All three were awarded tenure.
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Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers [3.4.2025]
Each week, Women in Academia Report will provide links to online articles that may be of interest to our readers. Here are this week’s selections.
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Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars [3.4.2025]
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
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In Memoriam: Paulina Stark, 1936-2025 [3.3.2025]
An internationally recognized soprano vocalist, Professor Stark taught in the department of music and dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for 20 years.
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University of South Florida President Rhea Law Announces Intent to Retire [3.3.2025]
President Law was first appointed to her role on an interim basis in 2021. Since assuming her role, the university has experienced significant growth in enrollment, research, and funding.
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In Memoriam: Rachel Walton, 1947-2025 [2.28.2025]
An expert in cold case homicides, Dr. Walton was a professor of criminal justice at Utah State University Eastern for the past 18 years.
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Two Women College Presidents Announce Their Retirements [2.28.2025]
Carlee Drummer, president of Columbia-Greene Community College, and Tara McCrackin, president of the Kendall College of Art and Design, have announced their upcoming retirements.
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In Memoriam: Francis Ammon McMillan Parks, 1937-2025 [2.28.2025]
Parks served as an instructor and director with Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University for over two decades.
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Five Women Scholars Taking on New Faculty Positions [2.27.2025]
The five women in new faculty roles are Jennie Bradbury at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, Siobahn Day Grady at North Carolina Central University, Amber Wutich at Arizona State University, Danielle Cover at the University of Wyoming, and Pamlea Brady at Talladega College in Alabama.
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Amy Gutmann Receives Yale’s Legend in Leadership Award [2.27.2025]
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.
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Four Women Appointed to Dean Positions at Universities [2.27.2025]
The new deans are Elisabeth Burgess at the University of North Georgia, Amber Perrell Slack at Queens University of Charlotte, Sevin Yeltekin at George Washington University, and Amy Nwora at Niagara University in New York.
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Dusa McDuff Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Mathematical Society [2.27.2025]
The American Mathematical Association has recognized Barnard College’s Dusa McDuff for her lifelong contributions to the field of symplectic geometry and topology and her mentorship of other women in mathematics.
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New Administrative Appointments for Seven Women in Higher Education [2.27.2025]
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.
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Stanford’s Fei-Fei Li Wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering [2.27.2025]
Among a cohort of seven recipients, Dr. Li was the only woman to receive the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. She is a leading expert in machine learning whose contributions have contributed to the modern understanding of artificial intelligence.
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