Archive for 2025
Three Women Scholars Appointed to Endowed Professorships at Universities
The women appointed to endowed professorships are Bonnie Joe at the University of California, San Francisco, Kristin Vekasi at the University of Montana, and Ellen Lust at Cornell University in New York.
Study Finds Low-Quality Diets Are Pervasive Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women
The majority of pregnant and postpartum women receive low ratings on the Health Eating Index, a diet quality score based on federal guidelines for health eating habits.
Andrea Goldsmith Appointed President of Stony Brook University
An electrical engineer, inventor, and author, Dr. Goldsmith currently serves as dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Princeton. She will begin her presidency at Stony Brook University in August.
Study Finds Single Women Are Happier Than Single Men
A new study has found single women tend to be more satisfied with their relationship status and have less desire for a romantic partner than their male counterparts. The authors theorize this could be due to women’s stronger social networks and a decreasing need to rely on men for financial security.
Stacy Bartlett Named First Woman President of Point University in Georgia
Dr. Bartlett currently serves as Point University’s chief of staff. She is slated to become the university’s first woman president in July.
Women NFT Avatars Are Valued Less Than Male Avatars
Even though the NFT marketplace is predominately used by younger generations, historical gender biases have been found to negatively impact the price of NFTs featuring women avatars.
Audie Klotz Elected President of the International Studies Association
Dr. Klotz has served as a professor of political science at Syracuse University for over two decades. The author of several books, she conducts extensive research on international norms, migration, and foreign policy.
Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers
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.
In Memoriam: Joan Rea, 1929-2025
For over three decades, Dr. Rea served as a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at Rice University in Houston. She was a scholar of Latin American literature and culture.
Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
Three Women Named Distinguished Professors at the University of North Dakota
Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, Rachel Navarro, and Diane Darland have been named Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors at the University of North Dakota. The professorship is considered the university’s highest academic honor.
Five Women Professors Taking on New Roles in Academia
The faculty members who have been assigned new duties are Jenny Thigpen at Washington State University, Shameka Shelby at Florida Southern College, Gabriela Weaver at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Stephanie Witt at Boise State University in Idaho, and Kendra Hall-Kenyon at Brigham Young University in Utah.
Naomi Halas Awarded the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry
A University Professor at Rice University, Naomi Halas was honored for her creation and development of nanoshells, which are used in many biomedical and chemical applications.
A Trio of Women Scholars Selected for Dean Positions at Colleges and Universities
The new deans are Nita Ahuja at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Malekah Salim-Morgan at Reach University in Oakland, California, and Rebecca Robertson at College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California.
Article Authored by Cornell’s Valeria Hans Wins the 2025 Civil Justice Scholarship Award
Valeria P. Hans, the Charles F. Rechlin Professor of Law at Cornell University, was honored for her co-authored paper, “Democratic Renewal and Civil Jury,” which provides a practical roadmap to restoring juris to their historical importance in the American legal system.
A Dozen Women Appointed to Administrative Roles in American Higher Education
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.
Leah Stokes Recognized for Outstanding Climate Science Communication
ClimateOne has honored Leah Stokes, an associate professor of political science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, for her outstanding scientific contributions and efforts to communicate climate change research to the public.
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.
Examining Gender Diversity Among Lead Actors in 2024’s Highest-Earning Films
In 2024, 54 of the top 100 films in the North America featured a woman protagonist. This is the first year gender equality has been documented across the 100 top-grossing films.
University of Georgia’s Hye Jin Yoon to Lead the American Academy of Advertising
An associate professor of advertising and public relations at the University of Georgia, Dr. Yoon will lead the American Academy of Advertising for three years, serving one-year-terms as president-elect, president, and past-president.
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.
A Change in Leadership at Salish Kootenai College in Montana
Stacey Sherwin has been appointed interim president of Salish Kootenai College in Montana following the resignation of former interim president Michael Munson, who is taking on a new role with Washington State University.
Study Examines Women’s Underrepresentation Among Practicing Plastic Surgeons
Women represent just 18 percent of all practicing plastic surgeons in the United States. A new study has identified several potential barriers to entry that may be the cause of women’s underrepresentation in the field.
New Provost Appointments for Two Women Leaders at Southern Colleges
Pamela Wilks has been named provost of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, and Erin McAdams has been named provost of Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina.
In Memoriam: Viola Florez, 1947-2025
Dr. Florez taught educational leadership at Texas A&M University and the University of New Mexico, where she served as dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences.
Recent Books of Interest to Women Scholars
Women in Academia Report regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. Here are the latest selections.
Online Articles of Interest to WIAReport Readers
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.
Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education
Here is this week’s news of grants and gifts that may be of particular interest to women in higher education.
In Memoriam: Annette Parker Burr, 1936-2025
For two decades, Dr. Burr served as an associate professor of art history and was the art and architecture librarian at Virginia Tech.
Three Women College Presidents Announce Their Resignations
Presidents Gilda Barabino of Olin College of Engineering, Soraya Coley of Cal Poly Pomona, and Kayse Shrum of Oklahoma State University have announced their resignations. All three presidents are the first women to lead their institutions.
The Afghan Women’s Scholars Program at the University of New Haven Receives a Major Financial Boost
Thanks to a significant donation from Scandinavian businessman Henrik Nielsen, 42 Afghan women will receive full-tuition scholarships to attend the University of New Haven.
In Memoriam: Mala Htun, 1969-2025
A scholar of comparative politics, women’s rights, social justice, and inclusive STEM environments, Dr. Htun taught political science in academia for over two decades. At the time of her passing, she was a distinguished professor at the University of New Mexico.
Eight Women Professors Appointed to New Roles in Academia
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new academic 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.
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.
Six Women Selected for Dean Appointments at Universities
The new deans are Holly Mercer at the University of Maryland, Holly Lisanby at Arizona State University, Rene Love at Old Dominion University in Virginia, Kelley Bolden Bailey at Florida A&M University, Ayanna Thomas at Tufts University in Massachusetts, and Susan Stone at the University of California, Berkeley.
