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New Dean Appointments for Five Women Scholars

New Dean Appointments for Five Women Scholars

The new deans are Heather Koopman for Kennesaw State University, Evelyn Thrasher at Western Kentucky University, Sanja Beca at Georgian College, Heather Snow at Texas Woman’s University, and Christina Moylan at Ithaca College.

Texas Woman's University Partners With Bezos Academy to Establish Free Childcare for Students

Texas Woman’s University Partners With Bezos Academy to Establish Free Childcare for Students

“By bringing tuition-free, full-day preschools to schools like Texas Woman’s University,” said Mike George, president of Bezos Academy, “we’re hoping to help student-parents and members of their surrounding community nurture their children’s love of learning without sacrificing their own.”

Monica Christopher Named the Inaugural President of the Dallas Campus of Texas Woman's University

Monica Christopher Named the Inaugural President of the Dallas Campus of Texas Woman’s University

Christopher had served as senior vice president and chief giving and community impact officer at the Communities Foundation of Texas. She joined the organization in 2008 and served on the executive leadership team since 2016.

Texas Woman's University Joins the Houston Guided Pathways to Success Consortium

Texas Woman’s University Joins the Houston Guided Pathways to Success Consortium

As a Houston GPS member, Texas Woman’s University will partner with community colleges in offering streamlined pathways to its bachelor’s programs and ultimately, toward graduation.

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.

Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Jobs at Colleges and Universities

Seven Women Appointed to Administrative Jobs 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. 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.

Texas Woman's University to Offer a New Bachelor's Degree Program in Early Childhood Education

Texas Woman’s University to Offer a New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Early Childhood Education

The program’s key feature is a focus on the unique needs of the young learner. Faculty will incorporate strategies for inclusion and diversity of families, cultures, languages, and abilities. With that foundation, graduates will be equipped to work with all students from various backgrounds.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Scholar Recognized by the American Society of Preventive Oncology

University of Alabama at Birmingham Scholar Recognized by the American Society of Preventive Oncology

Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, a professor who holds the Webb Endowed Chair of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was awarded the 2023 Joseph F. Fraumeni, Jr. Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Society of Preventive Oncology. The award is given annually to an outstanding scientist in the area of preventive oncology, cancer control and/or cancer prevention.

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.

Texas Woman's University Launches "Zero Tuition" Initiative

Texas Woman’s University Launches “Zero Tuition” Initiative

Under the Zero Tuition plan, the university will meet any remaining expenses for any Texas student who qualifies for federal financial aid.

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.

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.

Texas Woman's University Debuts a Bachelor's Degree Program in Multicultural Women and Gender Studies

Texas Woman’s University Debuts a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Multicultural Women and Gender Studies

The university already offers a master’s degree, a Ph.D. program, and a graduate certificate program in multicultural women’s and gender studies but until now a bachelor’s degree program has not been offered in the field.

Thirteen Women Who Have Been Appointed to Administrative Positions in Higher Education

Thirteen Women Who Have Been Appointed to Administrative Positions 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. 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.

Texas Woman's University Obtains the Archives of Activist Sarah Weddington

Texas Woman’s University Obtains the Archives of Activist Sarah Weddington

Sarah Weddington was known best for arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark Roe v. Wade case, but she had a trailblazing legal and legislative career that spanned decades and was predicated largely on advancing women’s issues

Texas Woman's University to Offer a New Bachelor's Degree Program in Gender Studies

Texas Woman’s University to Offer a New Bachelor’s Degree Program in Gender Studies

The multicultural women’s and gender studies program at Texas Woman’s University in Denton has offered a master’s degree and a doctoral degree program as well as a graduate certificate and an undergraduate minor. Now, pending an expected approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Woman’s University will have a new bachelor’s degree in gender studies.

Seven Women Administrators Who Are Taking on New Duties in Higher Education

Seven Women Administrators Who Are Taking on New Duties in Higher Education

Taking on new roles are Mary Sauceda at Texas Woman’s University, Rachelle Hernandez at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Jonica Burke at Shawnee State University in Ohio, Lauren A. Turner at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, Joanne L. Smikle at Towson University in Maryland, Susan Schaurer at Wright State University in Ohio, and Andrea Kowlow at Virginia Tech.

A New Home for the Institute of Women's Leadership at Texas Woman's University

A New Home for the Institute of Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University

The institute was originally created and funded by the Texas Legislature in 2015 as the Center for Women in Business. In 2017, the Legislature expanded the mission of the institute to include leadership training for women in the areas of business, public policy, public service, and scholarly research. The university recently opened a new headquarters for the center on campus.

A New $100 Million Health Science Center to Be Built on the Denton Campus of Texas Woman's University

A New $100 Million Health Science Center to Be Built on the Denton Campus of Texas Woman’s University

Carine M. Feyten, chancellor of Texas Woman’s University stated that the building would include classrooms, offices, clinical space, and laboratories and would replace existing health sciences facilities that require major repairs or renovation, or expansion to accommodate growing enrollment.

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 Legislation Creates the Nation's First Woman-Focused University System

New Legislation Creates the Nation’s First Woman-Focused University System

The legislation, signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, paves the way for the newly created Texas Woman’s University System to enhance operations, expand programming, accelerate community and corporate partnerships, increase philanthropy and have a greater impact on the state’s workforce.

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.

Six Women Who Have Been Named to Dean Positions in Higher Education

Six Women Who Have Been Named to Dean Positions in Higher Education

Appointed to dean positions are Rama Yelkur at Texas Woman’s University, Laura Padilla-Walker at Brigham Young University in Utah, Lolita Buckner Inniss at the University of Colorado School of Law, Gretchen Hofmeister at Carlton College in Minnesota, Linda Kean at East Carolina University, and Sara Guyer at the University of California, Berkeley

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

Seven 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.

Jessica McHugh to Lead the Children and Youth Section of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Jessica McHugh to Lead the Children and Youth Section of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Jessica McHugh is an assistant professor in the department of occupational therapy at the University of South Dakota. Dr. McHugh’s teaching is focused on pediatrics and early interventions. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she conducts research in pediatric neurodevelopment and issues related to vision and youth occupations.

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.

University of Nevada Scholar Honored by the National Council on Family Relations

University of Nevada Scholar Honored by the National Council on Family Relations

Bridget Walsh, an associate professor of human development and family studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, received the Margaret Arcus Award, which honors the scholars and educators who work to move the field of family life education forward.

Texas Woman's University Announces New Book Series on Women Leaders

Texas Woman’s University Announces New Book Series on Women Leaders

The TWU Book Series — Pioneering Women: Women Who Blazed Trails and Women Who Lead — has been developed in coordination with Texas A&M Press. The university aims to publish two books a year in the series.

Texas Woman's University to Offer Joint Master of Social Work Degree With the University of North Texas

Texas Woman’s University to Offer Joint Master of Social Work Degree With the University of North Texas

Students of the program are considered members of both university communities, and they will have access to resources on both campuses. Upon successful degree completion, program graduates will be jointly awarded a degree from Texas Woman’s University and the University of North Texas.

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.