Extraordinary UA Women

Extraordinary women – and those who support them – can be found across the University of Arkansas campus. There is no limit to our campus capacity for women to serve as role models, mentors, good citizens and friends.

A women's advocate is an individual who leads by example, is a role model, and is an inspiration for others seeking gender equality and women's empowerment. They empower those around them and make a positive impact on women's experiences on our campus.

"The Commission on Women membership thought there was no better way to shine a light on extraordinary women and women's advocates than to collect nominations of those outstanding members of the University of Arkansas who inspire and support others through a public nomination process. The nomination process is ongoing, and the campus continues to show a very strong desire to recognize women and those who advocate for women." -Zajicek, 2020, Chair of the Women's Commission

   

2024

2022

Extraordinary Women Honorees:

Faculty Rebekah Samsonraj, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering Kim Needy, Dean, College of Engineering
  Staff Kathryn Zawiska, Associate CIO for Campus Partnerships, University IT Services Lori Libbert, Program Coordinator for Teaching & Faculty Support Center
  Student Shantel Romer, M.S. Student in Industrial Engineering Christina Barres, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology
       

Women's Advocate Honorees:

Faculty Mostafa Elsaadany, Teaching Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering Matt Judah, Assistant Professor, Psychology
  Staff Xochitl Delgado Solorzano, Assistant Dean, Honors College Parice Bowser, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Greek Life, Associate Dean of Students
  Student Adedoyin Abe, Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering Ayla Mapes, Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology
       

*posting two years of data, awards were not given in 2023.