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In Memoriam: Mary Louise Gude, 1939-2013

In Memoriam: Mary Louise Gude, 1939-2013

She taught in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Notre Dame and from 1998 to 2006 she was the university’s vice president for student affairs.

Academic Awards for Six Women Scholars

Academic Awards for Six Women Scholars

The honorees are Hyun-Kyung You, Sarita Soni, Beverly Ann Chin, MurphyKate Montee, Anna Mikusheva, and Lisa Flowers.

Study Finds Women Are More Passive When Confronted With Sexual Harassment Than They Predict They Would Be

Study Finds Women Are More Passive When Confronted With Sexual Harassment Than They Predict They Would Be

A new series of five studies by researchers at four universities also finds that because women believe they will mount a more aggressive response than they actually do, women tend to be highly critical of other women who are passive when confronted by sexual harassment.

Seven Women Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

Seven Women Taking on New Administrative Roles in Higher Education

The new appointees are Tracy Hall, Noor Azizan-Gardner, Rhonda Gibler, LouAnn Westall, Patricia Watson, April Flint, and Linda Kurtos.

Nine Women Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education

Nine Women Taking on New Administrative Duties in Higher Education

The women taking on new roles are Patricia Watson, Suzanne Thoren Walker, Elsie Scott, Laurinda Smith, Peggy Miller, Carol Ash, Gina Pertee, Eboni Pringle, and Patricia Rodriguez Mosquera.

Nine Women Named to Faculty Posts

Nine Women Named to Faculty Posts

Here is this week’s news of the appointment of women to faculty positions at major colleges and universities across the United States.

University of Notre Dame Scholar Wins Book Prize

University of Notre Dame Scholar Wins Book Prize

Monika Nalepa, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, was awarded the 2012 Leon D. Epstein Prize from the American Political Science Association.

In Memoriam: Sabine G. MacCormack, 1941-2012

In Memoriam: Sabine G. MacCormack, 1941-2012

A native of Frankfurt, Germany, she was the Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh Professor of Arts and Letters at the University of Notre Dame.

Laurie Ann Guerrero Wins the Andres Montoya Poetry Prize

Laurie Ann Guerrero Wins the Andres Montoya Poetry Prize

The award for an author’s first full-length book of poetry is given by the Institute for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Professor Wins Book Award

Notre Dame Professor Wins Book Award

Margot Fassler recently was honored at the International Congress on Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University.

Six Women Academics Receive Notable Awards

Six Women Academics Receive Notable Awards

The honorees are Susanna Childress, Marika Botha, Patricia Whitely, Margaret Campbell, Karen Richman, and Kimberly Bess.

Three Women Faculty Members Making News

Three Women Faculty Members Making News

Rowena Punzalan, Mary Jacobson, and Kathleen Sprows Cummings receive promotions.

Seven Women Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Seven Women Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Of the 66 new members of the National Academy of Engineering, only seven are women.

Three Women Scholars Receive Prestigious Awards

Three Women Scholars Receive Prestigious Awards

Gwynn Powell of the University of Georgia, Martin LaBerge of Clemson University, and Kristin Shrader-Frechette of Notre Dame are honored.

Three Women Named to New Faculty Posts

Three Women Named to New Faculty Posts

Carmen-Helena Tellez, Deborah Watkins Bruner, and Katie Boes receive new appointments.

Five Women Awarded Academic Honors

Five Women Awarded Academic Honors

Rebecca Solnit, Marie Chisholm-Burns, Marisel Moreno, Mimi Chakarov, and Loise O’Neal win awards.

Notre Dame Political Scientist to Lead Advisory Committee for New Institute on Civic Engagement and Governance

Notre Dame Political Scientist to Lead Advisory Committee for New Institute on Civic Engagement and Governance

Professor Dianne Pinderhughes will share duties with Kurt Schmoke, dean of the Howard University School of Law.

Notre Dame Agrees to Alter Procedures on Handling Sexual Assault Allegations

Notre Dame Agrees to Alter Procedures on Handling Sexual Assault Allegations

Under the agreement, the university will file periodic reports with the Education Department and has agreed to complete administrative reviews of all sexual assault complaints within 60 days.

Notable Appointments of Women to Administrative Positions in Academia

Notable Appointments of Women to Administrative Positions in Academia

Here is news of six women who have been named to new positions in recent days.

Study Finds That Arrests Are Made in Very Few Campus Sexual Assault Cases

Study Finds That Arrests Are Made in Very Few Campus Sexual Assault Cases

A survey of six universities in Illinois and Indiana finds very few arrests and almost no convictions resulting from reported cases of sexual assault.

Woman Trustee Resigns From Notre Dame Board of Trustees

Woman Trustee Resigns From Notre Dame Board of Trustees

Watchdog group says she supported organizations that espoused positions contrary to Catholic teachings.