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New Dean Positions for Five Scholars

New Dean Positions for Five Scholars

The new deans are Joelle Powers for Boise State University, Michelle Roehm for Bucknell University, María Scharrón-del Río for Brooklyn College, Shannon Sesterhenn for Midwestern University, and Heidi Hennik-Kaminski for Michigan State University.

Shelly Grabe Appointed Provost of Rachel Carson College at University of California Santa Cruz

Shelly Grabe Appointed Provost of Rachel Carson College at University of California Santa Cruz

Shelly Grabe, professor of social psychology, has been selected to lead Rachel Carson College at the University of California Santa Cruz.

In Memoriam: Pauline Adams, 1922-2024

In Memoriam: Pauline Adams, 1922-2024

Former Michigan State University professor Pauline Gordon Adams passed away on January 16. She was 101 years old.

In Memoriam: Joyce Inez Johnson Bolden, 1933-2023

In Memoriam: Joyce Inez Johnson Bolden, 1933-2023

Dr. Bolden’s teaching and professional career began at Utica Junior College in Utica, Missississippi. She and her husband moved to Alcorn State University in 1957. During a 42-year career at Alcorn State, Dr. Bolden served in many capacities including concert choir director, music professor, honors colloquium professor, and chair of the department of fine arts.

A Trio of Women Who Have Been Appointed to Diversity Positions in Higher Education

A Trio of Women Who Have Been Appointed to Diversity Positions in Higher Education

Gauri A. Pitale was appointed vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Elizabeth Olson was named associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois, and Jennifer Carrera is the Dean’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fellow in the College of Science at Michigan State University.

Michigan State University to Launch a Women’s Leadership Accelerator

Michigan State University to Launch a Women’s Leadership Accelerator

The Broad College of Business at Michigan State University has received a major gift from Apple executive Priya Balasubramaniam  to establish the Dashney Women’s Leadership Accelerator, or DWLA, to equip dozens of students each year with the abilities and confidence to pursue professional leadership positions.

A Quartet of Women Scholars Assume New Roles at Major State Universities

A Quartet of Women Scholars Assume New Roles at Major State Universities

The four women scholars in new roles are Chieri Kubota at Ohio State University, Carla Pfeffer at Michigan State University, Rosemarie Wesson, at the City University of New York, and Lisa Angeloni at Colorado State University.

Four Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed Deans

Four Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed Deans

The new deans are Precie Schroyer at the Monroe County Campus of Northampton Community College in Pennsylvania, Diane Rowland at the University of Maine, Joyce deJong at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Meredith Gronski at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Shannon Schmoll to Lead the International Planetarium Society

Shannon Schmoll to Lead the International Planetarium Society

Dr. Schmoll is the director of the Abrams Planetarium and an instructor in the department of physics and astronomy in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University, She will serve a six-year term beginning this year — two years each as president-elect, president, and past president.

Nine Women Scholars Who Are Taking on New University Duties

Nine Women Scholars Who Are Taking on New University Duties

Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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.

Five Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Duties

Five Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Duties

The five women scholars who are assuming new assignments are Renee Irvin at the University of Oregon, Andrea Case at Michigan State University, Julia Bullock at Emory University in Atlanta, Aisha Ali-Gombe at Louisiana State University, and Margaret Meserve at the University of Notre Dame.

Study Finds That Altering Gender-Based Language in Job Postings Does Little to Attract More Women

Study Finds That Altering Gender-Based Language in Job Postings Does Little to Attract More Women

A lack of gender diversity in job applicants might be due to factors like the gender-typing of occupations or a perception of a particular firm’s culture as more masculine. Employers or organizations should be aware of the information that’s already out there, the authors state. This information is shaping the search behavior of job seekers.

Three Women Who Have Been Appointed to Diversity Posts in Higher Education

Three Women Who Have Been Appointed to Diversity Posts in Higher Education

Taking on new roles in higher education related to diversity are Laura Rugless at Michigan State University, Kellie McCants-Price at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland. and Sheree M. Ohen at Amherst College in Massachusetts.

Universities Announce the Appointments of Eight Women to Dean Positions

Universities Announce the Appointments of Eight Women to Dean Positions

the new deans are Shannon Jimenez at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michelle D. Young at the University of California, Berkeley, Kimberly Bissell at Louisiana State University, Barbara Krauthamer at Emory University, Jennifer Jahner at Caltech, Teresa Martin at Michigan State University, Teri Browne at the University of South Carolina, and Shelly Blunt at the University of Southern Indiana.

The Gender Gap in STEM May Have Its Roots in Early Childhood

The Gender Gap in STEM May Have Its Roots in Early Childhood

According to a new study from Michigan State University, a contributing factor in the vast gender gap in STEM fields may arise in early childhood. The authors argue that women may be more likely to develop an early interest in non-STEM fields.

Cynthia E. Devers Will Be the Next Editor-in-Chief of the <em>Journal of Management</em>

Cynthia E. Devers Will Be the Next Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Management

Cynthia E. Devers is the R.B. Pamplin Professor of Management in the School of Business at Virginian Polytechnic Institute and State University. Before joining Virginia Tech in the fall of 2022, Dr. Devers served as Lawrence E. Fouraker Professor in Business and was associate head in the department of management at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University.

Three Women Who Have Been Appointed to Diversity Positions in Higher Education

Three Women Who Have Been Appointed to Diversity Positions in Higher Education

Krista L. Walker was named assistant dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion for the College of Nursing at Michigan State University. The Indiana University School of Medicine has named Chemen Neal its first chief diversity officer and Nicole Joseph has been named associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development.

Michigan State University's Felicia Wu to Lead the Society for Risk Analysis

Michigan State University’s Felicia Wu to Lead the Society for Risk Analysis

Felicia Wu is a John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in the department of food science and human nutrition and the department of agricultural, food and resource economics at Michigan State University. Her research examines the national and global burden of foodborne disease, how improved nutrition can counteract the harmful effects of toxins, and how cost-effective strategies can improve food safety.

A Trio of Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed to Endowed Professorships

A Trio of Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed to Endowed Professorships

Audrey Ruple has been named the Dorothy A. and Richard G. Metcalf Professor of Veterinary Medical Informatics at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Kristin Arola is the Karen L. Gillmor Ph.D. Endowed Professor in Professional and Public Writing at Michigan State University and LaQuandra Nesbitt was named the first Bicentennial Endowed Professorship at the medical school of George Washington University.

The University of Louisville Names Kim Schatzel as It Next President

The University of Louisville Names Kim Schatzel as It Next President

Since 2016, Dr. Schatzel has served as president of Towson University, one of 12 universities that are part of the University System of Maryland. She also is a professor of marketing. Professor Schatzel previously served as provost of Eastern Michigan University and dean of the College of Business at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Colleges and Universities Appoint Seven Women to Administrative Posts

Colleges and Universities Appoint Seven Women to Administrative Posts

Taking on new administrative roles are Aimee J. Vargas at New York University, Alexis Travis at Michigan State University, Erin Martin Kane at the University of Rochester, Toni Monette at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Angel Riotutar at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Charlene Widener at Northeast Community College in Nebraska, and Hannah Weisman at the University of California, Berkeley.

Three Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed Deans at Universities

Three Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed Deans at Universities

The new deans are Jill Guttormson of the College of Nursing at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Kelly F. Millenbah of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University, and Sarah Winslow is dean of the Honors College at Clemson University in South Carolina.

Universities Announce the Appointments of Three Women to Dean Positions

Universities Announce the Appointments of Three Women to Dean Positions

Leigh Small was appointed dean of the Michigan State University College of Nursing. Jennifer Friend has been named dean of the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University in Kansas and Holly Taylor is the new dean of student life and leadership at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia.

Michigan State University Appoints Teresa Woodruff as Interim President

Michigan State University Appoints Teresa Woodruff as Interim President

Dr. Woodruff has been serving as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the university since 2020. Before becoming provost at Michigan State, Dr. Woodruff was dean of the graduate school and associate provost for graduate education at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Six Women Scholars Who Are Taking on New Assignments at Colleges and Universities

Six Women Scholars Who Are Taking on New Assignments at Colleges and Universities

The six women who have been appointed to new roles are Amy Ralston at Michigan State University, Tomi Obe at the University of Arkansas, Pardis Dabashi at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, Sonya Donaldson at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, Jennifer Russell at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and Mara Revkin at Duke Law School in Durham, North Carolina.

Michigan State University's Angela K. Wilson Wins Major Award for Women in Chemistry

Michigan State University’s Angela K. Wilson Wins Major Award for Women in Chemistry

Angela K. Wilson is John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Michigan State University. Dr. Wilson also serves as associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Natural Science and she is the current president of the American Chemical Society.

Eight Women Faculty Members Who Have Been Assigned to New Positions or Duties

Eight Women Faculty Members Who Have Been Assigned to New Positions or Duties

Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.

Colleges and Universities Announce the Appointments of Eight Women to Administrative Positions

Colleges and Universities Announce the Appointments of Eight Women to Administrative Positions

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.

Grants or Gifts Relating to Women in Higher Education

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.

Colleges and Universities Announce the Appointments of a Eleven Women to Administrative Positions

Colleges and Universities Announce the Appointments of a Eleven Women to Administrative Positions

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.

The International Literacy Association Honors Tanya Wright of Michigan State University

The International Literacy Association Honors Tanya Wright of Michigan State University

The Jerry Johns Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award from the International Literacy Association recognizes a teacher in higher education who exemplifies outstanding teaching of reading and reading methods and who is an innovative leader, mentor, and scholar within the field of literacy education.

Nine Women Scholars Who Have Been Assigned New Roles or Duties at Universities

Nine Women Scholars Who Have Been Assigned New Roles or Duties at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.

Eight Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Assignments

Eight Women Faculty Members Who Are Taking on New Assignments

Here is this week’s roundup of women faculty members who have been appointed to new positions or given new duties at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.

Nine Universities Announce the Appointments of Women Scholars to Dean Positions

Nine Universities Announce the Appointments of Women Scholars to Dean Positions

The nine women appointed to university dean positions are Grace Kuo, Angela Bos, Renée McDonald Hutchins, Janet Guthmiller, Justine Reel, Buffy Smith, Melissa J. Perry, Terri Miller, and Linda Aldoory.