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
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2022 |
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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.