Tag: Virginia Tech

A Trio of Women Appointed to New Faculty Positions at Universities

The women faculty members appointed to new positions are Ana Rangel at Virginia Tech, Sarah Fincham at Washington State University, and Julia Galloway at the University of Montana.

Virginia Tech’s Emily Sarver to Lead the Society of Mining Professors

The Society of Mining Professors is an international organization dedicated to advancing the future of mining, minerals, and energy disciplines. Emily Sarver, the Stonie Barker Professor of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech, will serve as the society's next president.

Seven Women Scholars Selected for New Faculty Positions

The women taking on new faculty positions are Tori Young at Vanderbilt University, Sarah Font at Washington University, Lizette Zietsman at Virginia Tech, Kristina Bowdrie at Case Western Reserve University, Ana Daugherty at Wayne State University, Swetha Regunathan at Haverford College, and Andrea Hickerson at the University of Mississippi.

Julie Ross Named Provost at Virginia Tech

Following eight years of service as dean of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, Dr. Ross is slated to become the university's chief academic officer in January.

Tashika Griffith Appointed President of Germanna Community College in Virginia

“I have been deeply impressed by Germanna’s strong sense of community and its steadfast commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success,” said Dr. Griffith. “I look forward to building upon this remarkable foundation as we continue advancing the College’s mission and impact across the region.”

Virginia Tech’s Ann Stevens Receives National Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching in Microbiology

For nearly three decades, Dr. Stevens has taught undergraduate microbiology courses at Virginia Tech. Earlier in her tenure, she was a key stakeholder in developing the university's bachelor's degree program in microbiology.

Nine Women Scholars Selected for Faculty Appointments at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Ten Women Professors Appointed to New Positions at Universities

Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new faculty positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to [email protected].

Six Women Appointed to Administrative Roles in Academia

The appointments are DeNeia Thomas at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, Lakisha Sanders at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Somiah Lattimore at Virginia Tech, Melissa Allen at Schreiner University in Texas, Jamie Grillo at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts, and Mary Kane at the University of Florida.

New Endowed Positions for Five Women Professors

The women recently appointed to endowed faculty positions are Lindsay Lally at Virginia Tech, Diana Robertson at the University of Pennsylvania, Kate Richmond at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, Joanne Freeman at Yale University in Connecticut, and Nina Rowe at Fordham University in New York.

Six Women Scholars Who Have Been Appointed to Endowed Professorships

The appointments are Shikha Nangia at Syracuse University in New York, Stacey Philbrick Yadav at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York, Connie Sung at the University of Michigan, Amanda Demmer at Virginia Tech, Wendy Gilbert at Yale University, and Betsy McCoach at Fordham University in New York.

New Administrative Positions for Nine Women in Academia

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 [email protected].