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A Trio of Women Scholars Appointed to Positions as Deans

A Trio of Women Scholars Appointed to Positions as Deans

Taja-Nia Henderson has been named dean of the Graduate School at Rutgers University. Nancy Allbritton has been named dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Washington and Jeannine Dingus-Eason was named dean of education at Rhode Island College.

In Memoriam: Natalie Whitford Uhl, 1919-2017

In Memoriam: Natalie Whitford Uhl, 1919-2017

Dr. Uhl, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium Professor Emerita at Cornell University, was an expert in the anatomy of the palm family of plants. In 1979, Dr. Uhl was named editor of the journal now known as Palms. She held that post for 21 years.

Nancy Carriuolo Agrees to Step Down as President of Rhode Island College

Nancy Carriuolo Agrees to Step Down as President of Rhode Island College

The state governing council stated that “certain differences have arisen between and Council and the president relating to the operation of Rhode Island College.” As a result President Nancy Carricuolo was “terminated without cause.” She will remain as president until the college’s spring commencement.

Julie Wollman Appointed the Tenth President of Widener University

Julie Wollman Appointed the Tenth President of Widener University

Since June 2012, Dr. Wollman has been serving as president of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Previous to that appointment, Dr. Wollman served as vice president for academic affairs at Wheelock College in Boston.

New Administrative Posts for 18 Women in Higher Education

New Administrative Posts for 18 Women in Higher Education

Here is this week’s roundup of appointments of women to high-level administrative positions at colleges and universities across the United States.

Four Women Promoted to Full Professor at Rhode Island College

Four Women Promoted to Full Professor at Rhode Island College

The four new full professors at Rhode Island College in Providence are Susan Abbotson in English, Joanne Costello in nursing, Olga Juzyn in modern languages, and Marie Lynch in special education.

A Dozen Women With New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

A Dozen Women With New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The new appointees are Carol Giuriceo, Yvette Clayton, Dynpna Callaghan, Usha Haley, Brenda Phillips, Lisa Gilbert Williams, Gigi Peters, Patricia Pritchett, Marlene Schwartz, Elizabeth Meadows, Lynn Brusco, and Linda Noble.

Doris Helmich to Lead Central Arizona College

Doris Helmich to Lead Central Arizona College

She was serving as vice president for student services and dean of students at the college.