All Entries in the "Leadership" Category
Holly Gruhlke Promoted to Provost at Dickinson State University
A full professor of business, Dr. Gruhlke has held several leadership roles over the course of her 17-year-tenure with Dickinson State University, including chair of the School of Business and Administration and dean of the College of Education, Business, and Applied Sciences.
Waded Cruzado Selected to Lead the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities
Following her retirement as president of Montana State University at the end of this academic year, Dr. Cruzado will step in as president of the APLU, an organization dedicated to supporting public and land-grant institutions across North America.
Four Women Scholars Selected for Dean Positions in Academia
The new deans are Luchara Wallace at Western Michigan University, Lauren Pressley at Wake Forest University, Miranda Brand at Purdue University Global, and Naomi Yavneh Klos at the University of New Mexico.
Mayme Hostetter Named Twenty-Second President of Hamline University in Minnesota
“I have always had great respect and admiration for Hamline’s role in the Twin Cities as an engine for socio-economic mobility, and as a place that connects college to career,” said Dr. Hostetter, who will assume her presidency on July 1.
University of Chicago Professor Young-Kee Kim Tapped to Lead the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Following the resignation of Lia Merminga, Dr. Young-Kee Kim of the University of Chicago has been selected to serve as interim director of Fermilab, a federal research center for high-energy particle physics.
Jill Mizell Drake Appointed Provost of Clayton State University in Georgia
Dr. Drake’s latest appointment follows a stint as provost of Georgia Southwestern State University. An expert on mathematics education, she previously taught at the University of West Georgia for more than 20 years.
Kathryn Boor Announces Retirement as Dean of Cornell Graduate School
A faculty member for the past three decades, Dr. Boor has led graduate studies at Cornell University for the past four years. She will step down from her role on June 30.
New Dean Appointments for Four Women Scholars
The new deans are Traci Zimmerman at James Madison University in Virginia, Chanel Fort at Gadsden State Community College in Alabama, Tracey Donnelly at Wenatchee Valley College in Washington State, and Amanda Murdie at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
American-Born Layli Maparyan Appointed President of the University of Liberia
Dr. Maparyan, a distinguished academic and prolific scholar, had been serving as the executive director of the Wellesley Centers for Women and a professor of African Studies at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.
Rachel Davis Mersey Is the New Provost at the University of Texas at Austin
Before being named interim provost last August, Professor Mersey was the dean of the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas. Earlier, she was a professor and the associate dean for research in the Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
The New Leader of Marietta College in Ohio
Kathleen Poorman Dougherty was appointed Interim president of Marietta College in Ohio. Since July 1, 2023, she has served as provost and dean of the faculty at the college. She was the provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Alma College in Michigan from 2018 to 2022.
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.
New Dean Appointments for Four Women Scholars
The new deans are Tracey Turner at Liberty University in Virginia, Jenna Lowder at Mohave Community College in Arizona, Bettina Mrusek at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Hillary Richardson at Mississippi University for Women.
Three Women Appointed to Dean Positions at Universities
The new deans are Teresa Tritt at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, Stephanie Santorico at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Kristina Boone at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Monique Guillory Named Ninth President of Dillard University
Dr. Guillory has served as Dillard University’s interim president for the past seven months. Her background includes over three decades of higher education administration experience.
Mary Sortino to Lead Graduate Studies at Fairmont State University
Dr. Sortino comes to her new role after nearly a decade with Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania, where she most recently served as dean of the School of Business and Education.
Two Women Scholars Selected to Lead Business Schools at Universities
Amy Nguyen-Chyung has been named dean of the College of Business at Hawai’i Pacific University and Haya Ajjan has been named dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business at Elon University in North Carolina.
A Change in Leadership at William Woods University
Romaine Seguin is stepping in as acting president of William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, following the resignation of current president Jeremy Moreland. Seguin has served as chair of the university’s board of trustees since 2019.
Tina Smith to Lead Academic Affairs at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark
Dr. Smith brings experience in public school education, higher education, and both public and private sectors to her new role as vice chancellor of academic affairs and workforce advancement at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark.
A Trio of Women Selected for Dean Appointments at Universities
The new deans are Neeru Deep at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Kelli Feldman at Virginia Commonwealth University, and Denise Soares at the University of West Florida.
Brooke Barnett Named the Sixteenth President of Rollins College
Currently, Dr. Barnett serves as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She first joined the university in 2019 as a professor of communication and dean of the College of Communication. She will become president of Rollins College in July.
Soyica Diggs Colbert Selected to Lead Academic Affairs at Georgetown University
A Georgetown faculty member for more than a decade, Dr. Colbert has been serving as the inaugural vice president for interdisciplinary studies and the Idol Family Professor in the department of Black studies and the department of performing arts.
Sarah Feldner Named Acting Provost at Marquette University
Dr. Feldner has been a faculty member with Marquette University in Milwaukee for over two decades. A full professor of communication, she has served as dean of the Diederich College of Communication for the past four years.
New Dean Positions for Three Women in Higher Education
The new deans are Esther Nir at New Jersey City College, Laura Stephenson at the University of Kentucky, and Moe McGuinness at Bucknell University.
Kristi Mindrup Appointed the Thirteenth President of Western Illinois University
A Western Illinois University administrator for nearly three decades, Dr. Mindrup has served as interim president since April. Her official appointment makes her the university’s first-ever woman president.
Shelly Blunt Appointed Provost of the University of Southern Indiana
After over a year of service as interim provost, Dr. Blunt has been officially appointed provost at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville. A scholar of organic chemistry, she has been a faculty member with the university since 1999.
Rotesha Harris Appointed President of Knoxville College in Tennessee
“I am committed to ensuring that Knoxville College continues to be a beacon of opportunity and excellence. Together, we will strengthen our foundation and work diligently to regain accreditation, ensuring a vibrant future for generations to come,” said Dr. Harris.
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.
Sarah Parker Appointed President of Washington State College of Ohio
Dr. Parker’s background in higher education spans two decades. She served as Washington College of Ohio’s vice president of academic affairs for six years and was academic dean at Hocking College in Ohio.
Jill Williams to Lead the Moore County Campus of Amarillo College
“I am excited to come on board and collaborate with Moore County and surrounding communities and help them connect with us at Amarillo College to create even more opportunities for student success in this community,” said Williams.
A Quartet of Women Selected for New Dean Positions
The women appoints to dean positions are Victoria Groves-Scott at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Kara Zografos at Fresno State University, Kelly Norris Martin at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, and Elysse Newman at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Spelman College President Helene Gayle Officially Steps Down After Personal Leave of Absence
Spelman College President Helene Gayle has officially resigned after taking a personal leave of absence in October. Interim President Roz Brewer will continue to serve in her role while the women’s college searches for its next leader.
New Dean Appointments for Six Women in Higher Education
The women appointed to dean positions are Bárbara Brizuela at Tufts University in Massachusetts, Debra L. Haggins at Hampton University in Virginia, Diane Foster at the Woods Hold Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts, Hannah Brenner Johnson at Southern Illinois University, Sara Schwerdtfeger at Emporia State University in Kansas, and Amy Fleischer at Boise State University in Idaho.
Monica Lounsbery Named Provost at Wichita State University in Kansas
Monica Lounsbery’s career in higher education spans over two decades. She has held academic and administrative roles with California State University, Long Beach and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Jennifer Schlueter to Lead Ohio State University’s Marion Campus
Jennifer Schlueter previously spent nine years as a professor of theatre at Ohio State University’s main campus. She currently served as vice provost for academic affairs at The New School in New York City.
