Welcome to 'Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Gems'
... celebrating the groundbreaking work and achievements of our faculty, students, and alumni in the fields of women, gender, and sexuality studies. Stay connected with updates on research, publications, and advocacy that advance understanding and equality.
Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies Gems
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The Impact of Abortion Restrictions on Violence Against Women
October 16, 2025
Explore how abortion restrictions affect survivors of violence--talk by Dr. Ingrid Johnson for the UAF Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies program.
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Celebrating UAF CLA 2024-2025 Promotion & Tenure Recipients
September 22, 2025
Meet the 2024-2025 UAF CLA tenure & promotion recipients and celebrate their contributions to our community.
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Mock Supreme Court Oral Arguments: Mahmoud v. Taylor
September 15, 2025
Students argue both sides of a mock Supreme Court case on LGBTQIA+ books & religious freedom. Join us Sept. 16.
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Gender, Power, and Possibility
September 15, 2025
UAF's WGSS program triples its minors under Carol J. Gray, bringing timely conversations and student-led action to campus.
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August 24, 2025
Join the UAF Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies kick-off pizza party to connect, eat, and learn more. All are welcome!
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A Life Lived Full Throttle: Sarah Manriquez
August 01, 2025
Photographer, journalist, and advocate, Sarah Manriquez graduates with two degrees and a passion for art, justice, and showing up full throttle.
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Reigniting Advocacy and Leadership: Cadence Conner
July 28, 2025
From political science to gender advocacy, Cadence Conner is committed to making a lasting impact at UAF and beyond.
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From the Court to the Classroom: Kayla Johnson鈥檚 Journey of Self-Discovery
July 16, 2025
From the court to the classroom, Kayla Johnson is using storytelling to explore sex, society, and self-discovery.
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July 09, 2025
WGSS faculty member Kayt Sunwood earns the 2024-25 President's Adjunct Award for her transformative teaching and decades of service.
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Destiny Rymer: No One-Size-Fits-All Path to Success
July 04, 2025
Destiny Rymer balanced full-time healthcare work with her studies in anthropology and WGSS, discovering purpose in advocacy.
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Political Science Information Session
June 09, 2025
Learn about Political Science at UAF! Join our June 11 info session on Zoom--open to all students curious about the major or adding it.
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May 06, 2025
Sarah Manriquez was awarded UAF's 2025 Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award for excellence, resilience, and service as a nontraditional, multi-degree student.
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WGSS Celebration: Community, Courage, and Creativity
April 19, 2025
Celebrate student voices, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and feminist scholarship at UAF's WGSS event with poetry, presentations, and community honors.
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April 18, 2025
Meet CLA's 2024-2025 Outstanding Students, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and impact across UAF and their departments.
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Bridges Across Borders: Fulbright Voices at UAF
April 09, 2025
UAF Fulbright Scholars share their experiences teaching, researching, and living abroad in Russia, Canada, Thailand, and the U.S.
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In Need of Aid: Reconciling the Rights of Trans Youth With That of Their Parents
April 06, 2025
Explore trans youth rights, parental authority, and child welfare law in a compelling talk by public defender Ciana Howie.
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History in Service of Sovereignty
April 04, 2025
Dr. Mary Ludwig wins UNLV award for research connecting incarceration and Indigenous policy on the Colorado River Indian Reservation.
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Existence as Resistance: (In)Visible Identities & Intimacies in Equatorial Guinea
March 20, 2025
How do we speak about identities when language falls short? Explore LGBTQ+ visibility in Equatorial Guinea with Dr. Caroline Colquhuon.
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Gender Disparity in the Criminal Process: Risk Assessments and Rights for the Accused
March 15, 2025
Join Public Defender Dustin Howie for a discussion on gender bias in the criminal justice system, March 25, 10 AM, UAF Gruening 307 & Zoom.
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February 28, 2025
Join Dr. Mary Ludwig's talk on Indigenous resistance to policing intimate relationships at the Colorado River Indian Reservation. March 5, 2025.
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February 01, 2025
The SAGE coat drive at UAF collected 45 winter items, supporting local organizations and spreading warmth to those in need this past holiday season.
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Challenging Doubt: Johnson on GBV
January 31, 2025
UAF's Ingrid Johnson publishes op-ed on Murkowski's vote against Hegseth, highlighting its impact on accountability and gender-based violence.
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January 24, 2025
Dr. Eduardo D铆az explores the gendered and class experiences of women during Mexico's Cristero War, shedding light on its societal impact.
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How Gendered Power is Communicated: An Overview of Critical Research and Methods in Communication
November 22, 2024
Explore how power is communicated with Dr. Tori McDermott at the UAF WGSS meeting on Dec. 4, 1-2:15 PM, GRUE 503H. Free pizza!
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Leaders of Tomorrow: Cole Osowski and Cadence Conner Earn McLaughlin Award
November 20, 2024
UAF's Cole Osowski and Cadence Conner receive the McLaughlin Award for excellence in Political Science and leadership across campus.