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The Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a vibrant interdisciplinary department made up of scholars who study a wide range of topics critical to an expansive understanding of how and why gender and sexuality matter in the world.

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GWS News

Dr. Akemi Nishida Recognized for Transformative Impact! UIC Community Engagement Award 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The GWS Program congratulates Dr. Akemi Nishida, Associate Professor of Gender Women’s Studies and Disability Studies, for being the recipient of the UIC Community Engagement Award 2025! We celebrate her feminist and justice-driven…
Dr. Norma Claire Moruzzi's New Book! Tied Up In Tehran: Women, Social Change, and the Politics of Daily Life in Postrevolutionary Iran
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The GWS Program celebrates Dr. Norma Claire Moruzzi, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and Political Science, on her new book, a vital contribution to feminist scholarship that deepens our understanding of women’s…
Dr. Manoucheka Celeste Recognized for Outstanding Scholarship! National Communication Association's Marsha Houston Award
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The GWS Department congratulates Associate Professor Manoucheka Celeste for being the recipient of the 2025 National Communication Association’s Marsha Houston Award! We celebrate her dedicated and transformative work! Established by the NCA Executive…