Department of Women's and Gender Studies - College of Arts and Science

Are you curious about why gender matters? Do you see gender in your daily lives and wonder why it is organized the way it is?

Do you want guidance and mentoring as you develop your academic skills? Do you want an atmosphere that caters to your needs and interests? And that gets you into the "real world?"

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WGST Faculty Affiliates Win Teaching Awards
Congratulations to WGST Faculty Affiliates Cheryl Black, Associate Professor of Theatre, and Ilyana Karthas, Assistant Professor of History. Professor Black is a 2013 Kemper Fellowship winner, and Professor Karthas was awarded the Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching.

Congratulations to Professor Tola Pearce!
Dr. Tola Pearce, Professor of Sociology and Women's and Gender Studies, is the 2013 recipient of the Provost's Award for Leadership in International Education. This award recognizes faculty who have provided outstanding leadership in strengthening MU's international dimension.
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Schatz/Ralston research featured on the MU News Bureau website
Congratulations to Enid Schatz and Margo Ralston for their recent publication in Social Science & Medicine. The research is featured on the MU News Bureau website. Enid Schatz is associate professor of health science in the School of Health Professions, and women's & gender studies. Margo Ralston is a doctoral student in the department of sociology.
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