Congrats to WGSS faculty Professors Ashwini Tambe and Sara Matthiesen for winning fellowships!
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Department News
"Careers Advancing Gender Equity" Event
On April 17th, WGSS co-sponsored the "Careers Advancing Gender Equity" event that offered professional guidance for students and early-career professionals.
WGSS Undergrads in 2024 CCAS Research Showcase
Congratulations to three WGSS undergraduate students who presented as part of the 2024 Columbian College of Arts and Sciences' Research Showcase!
‘Writing Blackgirls’ and Women’s Health Science’
Edited by Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program Professor Jameta Barlow, the collection of works focuses on the well-being of Black girls and women.
‘Mighty’ WGSS Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Past directors joined faculty, students and alumni to mark the enduring impact of the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies program.
The WGSS Program is now accepting applications for the Spring 2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Awards!
How to Find a Job During the Pandemic
Tips on everything related to job hunting from finding job postings to keeping track of application materials.
WGSS Assistant Professor Dr. Jameta Barlow Quoted in Several News Articles
Congratulations to Dr. Jameta Nicole Barlow (Assistant Professor in the University Writing Program and of WGSS) on being quoted in several news articles.
Dr. Kavita Daiya Publishes her Book in Paperback
Congratulations to Dr. Kavita Daiya on her book, Graphic Narratives about South Asia and South Asian America: Aesthetics and Politics (Routledge) being published in a paperback version!
We thank the 98 people in the house last Tuesday in the WGSS Program for our annual endowed Yulee Symposium: Gender, Race, and Migration!