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Department of Women’s and Gender Studies

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Spring 2025 Newsletter

The Department Women's and Gender Studies is proud to share the latest edition of our newsletter, featuring department updates; recognition of this year's award winners and graduates; the latest publications from our accomplished faculty; and more!

8th Annual Dr. Mary Baskin-Waters Lecture

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025 the Department of Women's and Gender Studies hosted the 8th Annual Dr. Mary Baskin-Waters Lecture, featuring Dr. Elizabeth Dale. The title of the lecture was Portraits of Women's Philanthropy: Understanding Giving Through a Gender Lens.

An Interview with Women in Computing by Karleigh Belli

Student assistant Karleigh Belli sat down with the executive board of Women in Computing, an organization that is aimed at supporting and empowering women interested in computing fields at USC.

WGST 551: Adolescent Mentoring, An Interview with Dr. Tia Andersen

Dr. Tia Andersen provides insights into the importance of USC's Adolescent Mentoring Program and the way the program functions. She also speaks to the ways it bridges the fields of Criminal Justice and Women's and Gender Studies, providing a greater impact for both USC students and the youth of Columbia.

Upcoming Talk: Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood with Dr. Gretchen Sisson

The Departments of Sociology, Women's and Gender Studies, and the Carolina Consortium on Health, Inequalities, and Populations (CHIP) are co-sponsoring a talk by Dr. Gretchen Sisson on Friday, April 4th.

Preview: Fall 2025 WGST Courses

Check out the newest courses being offered during the Fall 2025 semester!

An Interview with Planned Parenthood Generation Action with Emma Galluccio

Student Assistant Emma Galluccio sat down with Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA) President, Emma Philbeck, to discuss the advocacy work the group is doing and her thoughts on the importance of this work.

An Interview with USC Women's Hockey by Olivia Tiseth

Undergraduate student Olivia Tiseth sat down with leadership from the USC Women's Club Ice Hockey team for an interview regarding the growth of their team and rising visibility of women's sports everywhere.

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