University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: February 2025

Jordan Hatcher – Alumni Spotlight, Class of 2012

Jordan Hatcher (she/her) has stayed quite busy since graduating with her BA in 2012! Jordan applied her International Studies major and Certificate in Gender and Woman’s Studies in service as a community health volunteer with the Peace Corps in both Senegal and South Africa on HIV, malaria, and maternal health projects. From there, Jordan spent …

GWS Student Spotlight – Jenna Bohnsack

Jenna Bohnsack is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Communication Sciences & Disorders. Why did you choose GWS? During my first year at UW after transferring here as a junior, I decided to sign up for a class on feminist theory. The class was really challenging as my first GWS class, but it turned out …

GWS Student Spotlight – Camren Livermore

Camren Livermore is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Biochemistry and getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies and Biology Core Curriculum. Why did you choose GWS? I chose a certificate in LGBTQ+ studies because I enjoyed my time in intro-level LGBTQ+ studies courses so much that I wanted to commit myself to continuing. I lived …

GWS Student Spotlight – Molly Hunken

Molly Hunken is double-majoring in History and Journalism and getting certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies and European Studies. Why did you choose GWS? I have always been interested in learning more about gender and sexuality history, and after taking Gender, Women, and Society in Global Perspective with Dr. Phelps in my first semester at UW …

GWS Student Spotlight – Isabella Ruchti

Isabella Ruchti is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Conservation Biology. Why did you choose GWS? I started my time at UW Madison studying political science and environmental studies. Like many young people, I was filled with climate anxiety and pessimism about how I could exist in the world without making problems worse. My …

Aidan McDonough – Alumni Spotlight, Class of 2024

Aidan McDonough (he/they) graduated in May of 2024 with a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies. Aidan is a first generation college student who recently finished his application for a Counseling M.S. program with UW-Madison. Aidan is a passionate consumer of movies and music and currently works as an Amazon …