Women's Studies Program
Engage issues of gender and sexual equity
Welcome to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
WGSS at ETSU educates students to critically engage issues of gender and sexual equity
in the Appalachian South, nationally, and globally.
Women's Studies Program Statement on Social Justice--February 23, 2021
E. Patrick Johnson with Women's Studies
Women's Studies faculty and staff traveled to hear E. Patrick Johnson's reading at Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville
Advising Days
Join us each semester for Advising Days where you can chat with Women's Studies faculty and learn about upcoming courses for the Women's Studies minor!
We induct new members into ETSU's Alpha Theta chapter of the Tri-Iota National Women's Studies Honor Society each November. Email womenstudies2@etsu.edu for more info!
Women on Wednesdays lecture series
Angela Hagaman presented "Responding to the Opioid Epidemic in Central Appalachia: Evidence, Partnership and Innovation" on November 6, 2019 for our Women on Wednesdays lecture series.
2019 Notable Women of ETSU
Dr. Hil Malatino gives book talk at National Women's Studies Association conference
Trans Studies scholar and former Assistant Director of Women's Studies Dr. Hil Malatino
Dr. Martha Michieka and Dr. Judy McCook announced as 2020 Notable Women of ETSU
Join us for the 2020 Notable Women of ETSU Awards and Colloquium on Wednesday, November 18 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom: meeting ID 91786445125
Lynn Williams, Notable Woman of ETSU
Dr. Noland at the 2019 Notable Women of ETSU Awards
Student staff promote the Women's Studies minor
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Stay up-to-date on all the happenings in Women's Studies
2020 Graduate Feminist Activist: Zoe Hill
Zoe worked with the Women's Studies Program from 2018-2020 as our graduate assistant while working toward her master's in Brand and Media Strategy.
2020 Graduate Feminist Activist: Lia Bevins (right)
Lia worked with Women’s Studies as the Tuition Scholar from 2018-2020 while also working towards her Masters in Liberal Studies focusing on gender and diversity.
2020 Undergraduate Feminist Activist: Jaden Finch
During her time at ETSU, Jaden planned a sexual health community outreach, was a 3x Barbra Murphy Brooks Scholarship recipient and served as a member of our Tri- Iota honor society. Jaden graduated Cum Laude in Spring 2020. Jaden was also named Outstanding Scholar Activist in Women's Studies.
Pepper Heifner defends Honors Thesis
Student-designed buttons
Student staff promote the Women's Studies minor
Women's Studies goes to SEWSA at Ole Miss
Each year we travel to present academic papers at the Southeastern Women's Studies Association Conference.
See us at Open House!
Stop by our table to hear about classes, programs, outreach, and opportunities!
Graduates from our program provide a pool of accomplished critical thinkers who are focused on civic engagement, social justice, and change and who can help to satisfy the continuing need to improve the lives, opportunities, and futures of women, LGBTQ individuals, and other marginalized persons or groups.
WGSS minors are eligible for scholarships and travel opportunities to regional events and professional development via academic conferences. Our students take classes across campus to complete their personalize program of study and find mentors in various departments we partner with. Diversity training, internships, and volunteer opportunities all aid in helping you develop transformational leadership skills while learning about Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Delcare your minor today!
Celebrate 25 Years of Women's Studies at ETSU!
Over twenty-five years ago, the Women’s Studies Program established its roots at East
Tennessee State University.