Robin Lynn Cautin Named the Eleventh President of Regis College in Massachusetts

Dr. Cautin, provost of Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, brings over two decades of higher education experience to her new role as president of Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. She is slated to begin her presidency on July 1.

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Communications Publications Editorial Manager (Website Content Manager)

The Website Content Manager serves as the primary website lead for the College, collaborating with team members across design, marketing, multimedia, public relations, and government affairs.

Assistant Senior Instructional Professor in the Social Sciences Core (Social Science Inquiry)

The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Senior Instructional Professor who will teach in and contribute to the management and administration of the Social Science Inquiry sequence in the Social Sciences Core.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Media Studies

The Department of Cinema & Media Studies at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in the field of media studies.

Instructional Professor in Law, Letters, and Society (Open Rank)

The Social Sciences Collegiate Division at the University of Chicago is now accepting applications for a full-time Instructional Professor who will teach in the program in Law, Letters, and Society.

Assistant Professor AC Track Assistant Director of Clinical Chemistry Laboratory – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Clinical Chemistry.

Sustainability Manager

The Sustainability Manager serves as the University of Nevada, Reno’s campus-wide sustainability lead, coordinating sustainability planning, implementation, reporting, and engagement across academic, research, administrative, and operational units.

Assistant Professor of Black Studies

The Black Studies Department at The City College of New York invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Black Studies who is firmly situated, trained, and credentialed in the field of Black Studies.

Instructional Professor of Sociology in MAPSS (Open Rank)

The University of Chicago Division of the Social Sciences invites applications for appointment as Instructional Professor at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with a specialization in Sociology, in the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences.

Eight Women Selected to Be Churchill Scholars

The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States recently announced the selection of 16 Churchill Scholars in science, math, and engineering for the 2026-27 academic year. Eight are women who will spend the next academic year at the University of Cambridge in England.

A Dozen Women Elected to the National Academy of Education

The National Academy of Education has elected 19 distinguished education scholars and leaders to its membership. Of the 19 new members of the National Academy of Education, 12 are women.

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Statistic of the Week
8.1%
Percentage of all workplace fatalities due to injuries in the United States in 2024 who were women
12.8%
Percentage of all workplace homicides in the United States in 2024 who were women
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Five Women Promoted and Granted Tenure at Bates College in Maine

The five promotions went to Yunkyoung L. Garrison in psychology, Lisa R. Gilson and Seulgie Claire Lim in politics, Zhenzhen Lu in Chinese, and Sarah B. Lynch in classical and medieval studies and history.

Shepherd University President Mary Hendrix Is Retiring This Summer

Dr. Hendrix, a 1974 graduate of Shepherd University, is the first alum to lead the institution. She is slated to retire at the conclusion of this academic year following 10 years of service.

In Memoriam: Carrie Heilman, 1971-2026

Dr. Heilman taught brand management, marketing, and consulting courses at the University of Virginia for more than two decades. In addition to her academic work, she served as the university's faculty athletics representative for several years.

Five Women Scholars Appointed to New Faculty Positions

The appointments are Betty Kim at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Stacey Connaughton at Purdue University, Jennifer Vonk at Oakland University in Michigan, Sheila Browne at the Cleveland Institute of Music, and Amy Grunden at North Carolina State University.

Campus Compact Honors Two Women College Presidents for Their Outstanding Careers

Mary K. Grant, president of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and Julie White, chancellor of Pierce College District in Washington, have both been honored by Campus Compact for their demonstrated leadership and outstanding careers in higher education.

New Dean Appointments for Six Women in Higher Education

The appointments are Laila Khreisat at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Tracy DeLiberty at the University of Delaware, Alicia Purvis at William Carey University, Angie Bos at Occidental College, Debbie Dailey at the University of Central Arkansas, and Jodi Price at the University of Alabama at Huntsville.

Velma McBride Murry Receives Award From the American Psychological Association

In her research, Dr. Murry investigates how social stressors shape the everyday life experiences, development, and well-being of African American youth and their families, especially in rural and under-resourced communities.

Ten Women Selected for Administrative Roles at Colleges and Universities

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.

Erica Litke Honored by the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

A former New York City public school teacher, Dr. Litke has taught mathematics education at the University of Delaware for the past decade. Her research aims to improve learning opportunities for students and make mathematics classrooms more equitable and affirming spaces.

Two Women Scholars Who Have Been Named Chief Editors of Academic Journals

Karen Kopera-Frye of New Mexico State University was appointed to a four-year term as editor-in-chief of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education and Jessica Maddox of the University of Georgia was named the inaugural editor-in-chief of Creator and Influencer Studies.

In Memoriam: Eleanor Saunders Morris, 1934-2026

Morris served as director of the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for nearly two decades.

How the *Dobbs* Decision Impacted Applications to Medical Residency Programs

After the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, there was a significant decline in applications to medical residency programs in states that enacted new abortion restrictions compared to states that did not.

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