Welcome to the Department of Gender & Women's Studies
PhD Program in Gender and Women’s Studies
Welcome to the Department of Gender & Women’s Studies at the University of Wisconsin—Madison! Our inter- and multi-disciplinary department is home to 22 award-winning faculty whose expertise spans the arts and humanities, social sciences, and health sciences, and a robust curriculum and community of undergraduate and graduate students. The PhD degree in Gender and Women’s…
Celebrating Graduation, May 2022
Welcome to the Gender and Women’s Studies and LGBTQ+ Studies celebration of 2022 graduates. You will find a few words from Judy Houck, the Department Chair, and from Pernille Ipsen, Director of Graduate Studies. There are also loads of wonderful quotes and photos from graduates, faculty, and staff. Find more celebration on the Spring Commencement…
Dr. Aili Mari Tripp Honored
Join us in sharing our sincere congratulations with Dr. Aili Mari Tripp, Wangari Maathai Professor of Political Science and Gender and Women’s Studies! Dr. Tripp has been awarded with a Vilas Research Professorship. To read …
Open House
Open House is an inclusive community where LGBTQIA+ and allied students can find and create an environment of awareness, respect, and advocacy for all sexual and gender identities. We’re a welcoming and supportive space focused on building community among our intersecting identities.
News & Events
Dr. Aili Mari Tripp Honored
Join us in sharing our sincere congratulations with Dr. Aili Mari Tripp, Wangari Maathai Professor of Political Science and Gender and Women’s Studies! Dr. Tripp has been awarded with a Vilas Research Professorship. To read …
Now Hiring: Financial Specialist II
The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) is seeking an individual with experience in general accounting, financial management, and administrative support. The Financial Specialist II works closely with the Chair of the Department and …
Feminist Scholars Fellows – 2022/2023
The Feminist Scholars Fellows for 2022-2023 have been chosen. Dr. Sandra Adell, Evjue Bascom Professor, of Afro-American Studies, and Dr. Sami Schalk, Associate Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies will be released from teaching to …
Rachel Litchman Wins L&S Ginsberg Family Award
Gender & Women’s Studies Undergraduate student, Rachel Litchman, has been honored with the UW-Madison, College of Letters & Sciences Ginsberg Family Award. This award, formerly the Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence Awards for Leadership, Service and Scholarship, …
Sami Schalk Receives 2022 Honorary Rainbow Degree
The Department of Gender & Women’s Studies is proud to announce that the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) has chosen Dr. Sami Schalk as their 2022 Honorary Rainbow Degree recipient. This award was created …
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For GWS co-sponsorship requests, please email Prof. Janet Hyde preferably 4 weeks in advance.
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