Women's Studies Home (WOMS)

What students say about NIU Women's Studies:

Women's Studies courses and activities "present opportunities that meaningfully challenge and change the way you think about and interact with the world." -Alex (undergraduate student)

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Women's Studies is "tremendously valuable to both male and female students alike as it involves the study of issues that have relevance and resonance to all of us." -Ashley (graduate student)

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"Women’s Studies...has given me a voice. I feel comfortable expressing my views, and calling myself a feminist because of the support I have received from the wonderful people in Women’s Studies at NIU.” -Heather (undergraduate student)

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"Taking classes in Women's Studies has been one of the best parts of my experience at NIU." -Jillian(graduate student)

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Events/News

Curriculum Updates

Student/Alumni News

  • Visit our Research Opportunities page for links to conferences and calls for papers related to Women's & Gender Studies.

Faculty/Staff News

  • Welcome our newest joint appointment faculty member, Courtney Gallaher! Dr. Gallaher is on joint appointment with Women's Studies and the Department of Geography.
  • Check out our new Faculty Research & Artistry page to learn more about what our faculty associates and faculty affiliates are publishing!
  • Congratulations to Diana Swanson, who was named to the editorial board of the Virginia Woolf Miscellany!
  • Welcome our new program director, Kristen Myers!

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For more information, contact the Women's Studies Program:
Reavis Hall, Room 103
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815-753-1038
Fax: 815-753-1074
womenst@niu.edu