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A Qayyum photo

New Faculty Spotlight: Amna Qayyum

A pastel rainbow background. The shape of the state of Georgia in hot pink is on the top half, with the letters "WAGG 2026" inside the border. Below is a purple rectangle with the white words "Women and Girls in Georgia, Theme: Security and Care" inside.

WGS Announces WAGG Research Awards for 2026 Conference

The Women and Girls in Georgia (WAGG) conference is a biennial event hosted by the Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies.

WAGG Panel

Biennial WAGG Conference Sparks Ideas, Connections

Friday, 18 October - The Institute for Women's and Gender Studies hosted its biennial Women and Girls in Georgia (WAGG) conference at the Miller Learning Center on Friday.

Medine receives award

Dr. Carolyn Medine Honored at Annual Faculty Reception

13 September, 2024 - Dr. Carolyn Medine was honored with the 2024 Women's Studies Faculty Award. This award is presented each year to a faculty member whose scholarship, mentoring, and leadership has notably enriched the academic culture at UGA and beyond. Dr.

Certificate Fair Photo

IWS at the Certificate Fair

The Institute for Women's Studies showed up in full color at the first annual Certificate Fair on August 28. The Grand Hall at the Tate Student Center was filled with tables for the 50+ certificate programs offered at UGA.