Category: 2026

GWS Student Spotlight – Sofia Thao

Sofia Thao is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies. Why did you choose GWS? My first class in GWS was initially an effort to supplement my political and international studies double major. My interest, however, grew immensely during that spring course! The incredible academic rigor and critical thinking involved set GWS apart from my other courses, …

GWS Student Spotlight – Carol Sze

Carol Sze is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Computer Science and getting a certificate in Data Science. Why did you choose GWS? During my first few semesters, I took a number of GWS courses for electives and really enjoyed the experience of getting to talk about social justice issues and learn about important movements …

Aurora Santiago Ortiz spearheading UW’s new Puerto Rican Studies Hub

Gender and Women Studies and Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies professor Aurora Santiago Ortiz is spearheading UW Madison’s new Puerto Rican Studies Hub along with History professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo! The first center of its kind in the Midwest, the Hub will educate the public and enrich conversations on campus and in the community about Puerto Rico …