Archive for 2025
Six Women Scholars Selected for New Faculty Positions
The appointments are Toyo Aboderin at the University of San Diego, Trina McCarter at North Carolina Central University, Jacquelyn Dee Mosley at the University of Arkansas, Stephanie Austin at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama, Daifeng He at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, and K. Paige Carmichael at the University of Georgia.
Amanda Gilmore Recognized for Outstanding Early Career Research in Public Health
A Georgia State faculty member since 2019, Dr. Gilmore focuses her work on the prevention and treatment of several public health issues, particularly among underserved groups.
Three Women Promoted and Granted Tenure at Carleton College in Minnesota
Carleton College, the highly rated liberal arts educational institution in Northfield, Minnesota, has promoted Sonja Anderson to associate professor of religion, Summer Forester to associate professor of political science, and Meredith McCoy to associate professor of American studies and history. All three women were awarded tenure.
Florida State University’s Liliya Ugay Named Composer of the Year by the Music Teachers National Association
Dr. Ugay has taught music composition at Florida State University for the past six years. She recently received national recognition for her piece, “Pull No More,” which was inspired by her own experience of childbirth and common clichés related to the harp.
Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Roles at 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.
Report Examines Gender Differences Among the Incoming Class of 2024 at U.S. Colleges and Universities
Authored by researchers from the American Council on Education and UCLA, the “Understanding the Entering Class of 2024” report examines the experiences and perspectives of incoming college students, including differences between men and women.
Suzanne Walsh Selected as First Woman to Serve as President of the City University of Seattle
For the past five and a half years, Walsh has served as president of Bennett College, a women’s college in North Carolina. She has an extensive background in higher education and philanthropy.
Exposure to Radiation Causes More Long-Term Health Complications for Women Than Men
A new study has found evidence that exposure to radiation causes more cancer, heart disease, and stroke in women compared to men.
Shannon Lundeen Named President of Stephens College in Missouri
“The opportunity to lead an innovative and values-driven community that champions women and provides all students with an inclusive, transformational education is an incredible honor,” said Dr. Lundeen. “I am eager to join this dynamic, dedicated community and shape a bold and thriving future for Stephens College.”
The Shrinking Gender Gap in Religiousness Among American Adults
Women have historically represented a larger share of Americans who identify with a religion, but the gender ratio of both religiously affiliated and unaffiliated adults has become more balanced over the past two decades.
Four Women Appointed President of Professional Academic Organizations
Patricia Brooks of the City University of New York, Madeline Clark of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Victoria Kress of Youngstown State University in Ohio, and Rowan Lockwood of the College of William and Mary in Virginia have been elected president of professional academic organizations in their respective disciplines.
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.
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.
Eight Women Promoted and Granted Tenure at Highly Rated Williams College
Williams College, the highly rated liberal arts educational institution in Williamstown, Massachusetts, has announced the promotion of 16 faculty members to the rank of associate professor. Eight of these promotions went to women.
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.
University of Nebraska Launches Online Resource Platform for Women in Agriculture
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.
In Memoriam: Marina Angel, 1944-2025
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.
MIT Provost Cynthia Barnhart to Step Down in July
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.
In Memoriam: Jean Ann Fisher, 1968-2025
A registered dietitian and nutrition educator, Fischer served in both staff and faculty roles at the University of Nebraska for 15 years.
Four Women Taking on New Faculty Roles
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.
Michigan State University’s Teresa Woodruff Honored by Society for Women’s Health Research
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.
Three Women Scholars Appointed to Dean Positions
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.
Elizabeth Oliver Receives Lifetime Service Award from the American Accounting Association
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.
New Administrative Appointments for Twelve Women in 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.
Two Women Scholars at American Universities Recognized for Achievements in Biomedical Technology
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.
Four Women Professors Selected to Chair Departments in Academia
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.
Three Women Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor at Colby College in Maine
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.
Remote Work Significantly Reduces Women’s Experiences With Workplace Gender Discrimination
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.
Lise Alschuler Will Be the First Woman President of Sonoran University of Health Sciences
“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.”
Childhood Exposure to Trauma Linked to Heart Disease in Black Women
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.
Wendy Elmore Appointed President of Lamar State College Orange in Texas
For the past five years, Dr. Elmore has served as the community college’s provost and executive vice president for academic and student affairs.
Women Physicians Are Significantly More Likely to Die by Suicide Than Other Women
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.
A Trio of Women Selected for Provost Appointments at Universities
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.
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.
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.
