From the Director’s Desk
We continue to make our way through a new reality. Our faculty and students are still navigating the challenges of teaching and learning remotely and in-person while managing health, safety, […]
Welcome New Graduate Students
We are excited to welcome our new graduate students to the Center’s MA program: Ebonee Brown, Ecem Ece, Beth Holden, Kelsey Malles, Nagdeska Paulino, and Elisa Rios. Their research interests […]
Welcome Back, Second-Year MA Candidates
Terri Bailey is a Yaya, community advocate, educator, poet, and second-year MA student. In addition to her studies, she continues working with her nonprofit the Bailey Learning and Arts Collective […]
With an Attitude of Gratitude
Thanks to everyone whose generosity helps the Center continue to thrive, including the following donors: Gifts to the Center are used to fund conferences, educational travel for graduate students, scholarship […]
Bridging the Community Through Health Equity: The Center Welcomes Dr. Nilufer Akalin
The Center warmly welcomes Dr. Nilufer Akalin as a new Lecturer and faculty colleague. From very early on, Dr. Akalin has felt a commitment to civic engagement and presenting solutions […]
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Expanding an Incomplete History: The Center Welcomes Dr. Hilary Coulson
The Center is excited to welcome Dr. Hilary Coulson as a new Lecturer and faculty colleague. Dr. Coulson earned her Ph.D. at UC San Diego in history with a background […]
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The Center Congratulates 2021 Getty Center Scholars-in-Residence Grant Recipient, Dr. Jillian Hernandez
The Center is proud to announce that Associate Professor, Dr. Jillian Hernandez, is a recipient of the esteemed Getty Center Scholars-in-Residence grant for 2021-2022. This grant will provide her access […]
Congratulations to Dr. Trysh Travis who is appointed Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Looking ahead in her role, Travis says her top priority is to create optimal conditions for faculty to provide the most meaningful education possible for students. ‘Our students are smart […]
Building Community Technology Through Data Feminism: The Center Welcomes Dr. Hina Shaikh
The Center is delighted to welcome Dr. Hina Shaikh as a new Assistant professor and faculty colleague. Dr. Shaikh has a background in Gender and Ethnic Studies and an interest […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Andreina Fernandez
Andreina Fernandez graduated with an MA in Women’s Studies and Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies in 2020. She works in book publishing at the University of North Carolina Press and as Operations Manager for Girls Rock North Carolina.
Featured Alumni: Ketshia Robillard
Ketshia Robillard graduated in 2020 with the BA in Women’s Studies and a minor in Health Disparities in Society from the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies Research. She is now working as resource technician for the Gainesville Fire Rescue Community Resource Paramedicine Program (CRP) where she continues to serve the Gainesville community and work with Center practicum and internship students.
The Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies Research Call for Proposals for Awards and Grants
We invite students and faculty to submit proposals for the following Center awards and grants: All proposals are due March 15, 2022, and should be submitted via the application […]
Remembering Feminist Leader bell hooks
We honor bell hooks, her vision, her work, and her love. Bell hooks generated transformative knowledge and analysis through her activism, public engagements, and writing, including books like Ain’t I […]
Congratulations Center Faculty Members
Congratulations Dr. Anita Anantharam and Dr. Hina Shaikh for being awarded College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities Scholarship Enhancement Fund Awards! These awards are designed to stimulate “new or […]