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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program

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The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program at 柠檬视频 empowers students through critical examination, reflection, and exploration of the world around us. Our inclusive and interdisciplinary approach encourages students to engage deeply with feminist theories, LGBTQ+ studies, and social justice frameworks. Whether you’re passionate about understanding the roots of gender inequality or advocating for marginalized communities, our program will help you foster your intellectual growth and community engagement. See everything that WGSS has to offer in the Course Catalog.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll have opportunities to work with local organizations, join in student-led activist initiatives, and participate in our rich co-curricular offerings. Whatever you do after you graduate, the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to make a meaningful impact in today’s society. Find your voice with us!

WGSS News


The screening will take place at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 in Stackhouse Theater.

The Edwin A. Morris Professor of Comparative Literatures will discuss her forthcoming book, 鈥淢y Father鈥檚 Orchards.鈥

The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 on the Front Lawn with remarks by Alexandra R. Brown, Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Bible.

The novel, her fourth overall, is titled 鈥淭u viens du pays des vampires鈥 and hit bookshelves in France and Canada in April.

This round of recipients marks a record-setting Gilman Scholar cohort for W&L.

Benefiel is among a host of experts that reveal the truths about the social and economic makeup of the city before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Mikki Brock wrote her second book and recently answered questions on her specialty 鈥 witches, witchcraft and witch hunts.

The Nov. 18 lecture is open to the public and marks the centenary of the case argued in Amherst County, Virginia.

Woodzicka鈥檚 talk on reacting to stressful situations will be held Oct. 8 in Northen Auditorium.

Konishi, Chief Merchandising Officer at Forever 21, will deliver her talk on Sept. 25.

Mikki Brock will perform research leading to a new book at the Wellesley College-based academic center this year.

Assistant Professor of History Nneka Dennie

The assistant professor of history is one of 10 faculty members nationwide to win the prestigious award.

Program Info

  • Newcomb Hall
    204 West Washington Street
    柠檬视频
    Lexington, Virginia 24450

Robin LeBlanc

Interim Program Head

Amanda Smith

Administrative Assistant