Empowering Voices, Advancing Equity
The Women and Gender Studies (WGS) program at NDSU brings together teaching, research and community engagement to promote gender equity and social justice. Through interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experiences and a focus on feminist scholarship, we prepare students to amplify their voices, create new knowledge and make an impact in their communities and beyond.
Our Mission
To provide an interdisciplinary academic program focusing on gender equity and fostering social justice. The program strives to meet the following objectives:
- Teaching: The program provides an interdisciplinary understanding and approach to feminist scholarship to enhance the aspirations of students and expand their voices and participation in the achievement of a gender equitable society.
- Research: The program supports the creation of new knowledge in Women and Gender Studies and related fields of scholarship via research assignments in our interdisciplinary major, minor and graduate certificate programs.
- Outreach: The program provides work and internship experiences, networking and opportunities for community engagement and activism.
Our Vision
To support innovative and collaborative scholarship and teaching that promotes interdisciplinary expressions of knowledge and socially responsible activism.
Faculty & Research
Our faculty bring expertise in fields such as literature, sociology, history, public policy, and communication. Their teaching and research reflect a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
