Dr. Carson is known for her work in poetry, fiction, and translation. She has taught at several educational institutions throughout Canada and the United States.
Dr. Kostelis, the new interim president of Central Connecticut State University, has been with the university for more than two decades. For the past five years, she has served as provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Mary Ann Villarreal took the helm of CSU Dominguez Hills on January 1, 2026. She will continue to serve as the university's interim president through the 2028–2029 academic year.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recently announced the 20 latest recipients in its fellowship program, commonly referred to as “genius grants.” Six of the awardees are American women with ties to the academic world.
Along with 31 other economies, the U.S. has reached 100 percent gender parity in educational attainment. But gender gaps in the U.S. persist in economic opportunity, health and survival, and political empowerment, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum.
The Flathead Valley Community College board of trustees has selected Deborah Kish Stephan as the college's next president. However, the appointment has drawn concerns from faculty, who claim the board was not receptive to faculty feedback during the hiring process.
Wellesley College in Massachusetts is the top women's college and the 10th best liberal arts college in the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report. Barnard College and Smith College were included in the country's top 25 liberal arts colleges.
Dr. Heafner has worked for Horry-Georgetown Technical College for the past two decades, most recently serving as vice president for academic affairs. She will become the college's next president on January 4.
Gilbert is managing director of Loyola Marymount University's Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles, a comprehensive research center focused on civic life, governance, and quality-of-life trends in Los Angeles County.
Dr. Weir is a senior lecturer of global affairs at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs. She was recently named the inaugural executive director of the Jackson School's new Center for Peace and the Global Good, a hub for scholars and students working to address challenges in human rights and global health.
Dr. Maggioni comes to her new role with more than 15 years of teaching and leadership experience in higher education. Most recently, she was assistant provost at Massachusetts Bay Community College
Dr. Blankenbaker has served as president of the Tarrant County College Northwest campus since 2017. She recently assumed additional responsibilities as the chief academic officer for the community college's online and in-person campuses.
