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Britt Rios-Ellis Returns to California State University System as President of the Stanislaus Campus

Britt Rios-Ellis Returns to California State University System as President of the Stanislaus Campus

Prior to her current role as provost of Oakland University, Dr. Rios-Ellis served the California State University system for over 25 years, holding faculty and leadership positions with the Long Beach and Monterey Bay campuses.

In Memoriam: Ulku Ulkusal Bates, 1938-2023

In Memoriam: Ulku Ulkusal Bates, 1938-2023

A native of Romania, Dr. Bates began teaching career at Oakland University in Michigan, and the University of Michigan, where she taught Islamic and Chinese art history. In 1971, she joined the faculty at Hunter College in New York City and served on the faculty there for 37 years.

Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Names Britt Rios-Ellis as Its Next Provost

Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Names Britt Rios-Ellis as Its Next Provost

Dr. Rios-Ellis has been serving as the founding dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services at California State University, Monterey Bay. From 2005-2015, she served as founding director of the California State University, Long Beach Center for Latino Community Health, Evaluation and Leadership Training.

Seven Women Who Have Been Appointed to Senior Posts as Diversity Officers

Seven Women Who Have Been Appointed to Senior Posts as Diversity Officers

At some colleges and universities, a hiring freeze has been enacted due to the pandemic. But with the world’s new focus on racism and social justice, the hiring of diversity and inclusion officers at colleges and universities remains at a brisk pace.

Seven Universities Announce the Appointment of Women to Dean Positions

Seven Universities Announce the Appointment of Women to Dean Positions

The new deans are Teagan Decker at UNC Pembroke, Leslie Cornick at the University of Washington Bothell, Nicole Thorne Jenkins at the University of Virginia, Polly D. Boruff-Jones at Oakland University, Lisa Landreman at Willamette University, Stephanie Dance-Barnes at DePaul University, and Jennifer Troyer at UNC-Charlotte.

A Dozen Women Who Have Been Appointed to New Administrative Posts in Higher Education

A Dozen Women Who Have Been Appointed to New Administrative Posts 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.

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.

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.

New Administrative Appointments for Six Women in Higher Education

New Administrative Appointments for Six 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.

Cameron Brunet-Koch to Step Down From Presidency of North Central Michigan College

Cameron Brunet-Koch to Step Down From Presidency of North Central Michigan College

Dr. Bruney-Koch has led the college at the north end of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula since 2001. Previously, she was dean of student services at the college. Earlier, she was dean of student personnel services at West Shore Community College in Scottville, Michigan.

Ora Pescovitz Appointed President of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan

Ora Pescovitz Appointed President of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan

Since 2014, Dr. Pescovitz has been serving as senior vice president for Eli Lilly and Company, a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis. From 2009 to 2014, she was executive vice president for medical affairs and CEO of the University of Michigan Health System.

New Administrative Roles for Eight Women at Colleges and Universities

New Administrative Roles for Eight Women at Colleges and 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.

Seven Women Appointed to Positions as Deans in Higher Education

Seven Women Appointed to Positions as Deans in Higher Education

The new deans are Judy Didion at Oakland University, Nasha Torrez at the University of New Mexico, Katherine Ankerson at the University of Nebraska, Rachel Croson at Michigan State, Irene Aiken at UNC-Pembroke, Sharon Basso at Claremont McKenna College, and Rebecca Doerge at Carnegie Mellon University.

Prestigious Honors for Six Women at American Universities

Prestigious Honors for Six Women at American Universities

The honorees are Barbara Oakley at Oakland University, Clara Adams at Morgan State University, Joanne Disch at the University of Minnesota, Judith Green-McKenzie at the University of Pennsylvania, Jacqueline Barton at CalTech, and Erica L. Herzog at Yale University.