Women and Gender Studies Program
WGS students study the lives, ideas, and actions of women throughout history, explore new ways of thinking about gender, and participate meaningfully in Greater Portland's community of scholars, writers, artists, health workers, politicians, and activists. Learn more about Women and Gender Studies Program.
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Highlights
Social Justice Minor and Certificate
The Social Justice Minor and Certificate is now offered through Women and Gender Studies.
WGS: A Signature Program at USM
The first -- and still the most robust -- Women’s Studies program in the state.
WGS House
Stop by the WGS house this spring! We've got coffee and tea, quiet study spaces, comfy couches, and gender neutral bathrooms. Just remember to mask up and watch your six. Open to everyone!
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Looking ahead to Law School?
Our Accelerated Graduate Pathway to the University of Maine School of Law can save you time and money in earning your JD.
Feminist Events List
View an up-to-date list of events related to feminism and social justice.
News
USM researcher working to understand gender and race difference among COVID-19 deaths
New article by WGS faculty member published in the Portland Press Herald
USM students researching region's complicity in slave trade
WGS faculty Drs. Hermeet Kohli and Susan Fineran publish article in Critical Social Work
USM professor highlighted in national press for COVID-19 gender data research
USM offers free Early College classes on race, social justice and social change to Maine high school students
USM professor improving science by battling bias
WGS faculty attend Gov. Janet Mills' tea party in recognition of women gaining the right to vote
New Op-ed by WGS faculty member published in the Washington Post
