Women's Studies and Gender Studies
Welcome to the Women's Studies and Gender Studies Program
View event details for this semester's Feminist Lecture Series!
Get Educated and Get Involved!
Interested in getting involved in social justice work but aren't sure how? Check out our resources page for a variety of opportunities!
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Congratulations to our Graduating MA Students!
News and Stories
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Bren Murphy Scholarship
If you are a School of Communication or Women's Studies and Gender Studies student with an interest in communication, feminist history and activism, rhetoric, film, storytelling, or children's literature, consider applying for the first Bren Ortega Murphy Memorial Scholarship!
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Congratulations to Neida Blanco Winner of the Mary Griffin Award!
We are proud to announce Neida Blanco as the winner of the Mary Griffin Award for her essay "Embracing Diversity: Feminist Practices in Bolivian Contexts."
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New Directions in Queer, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
TCGQ is a colloquium highlighting the works of Undergraduate and Graduate students, which will continue to take place every spring semester. Click 'Details' for more information on panel topics from our last conference.
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WSGS Internship Blog
Learn more about the great work our interns are doing in Loyola and Chicago communities!