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At OSU, WGSS hopes to inspire new generations of gender and sexuality scholars and feminist leaders committed to social justice.

This page will promote events, inspire connections, and shout out awesome human beings (scholars, alumni, etc.). We advance the field through interdisciplinary research and innovative pedagogies, inspiring a new generation of gender and sexuality scholars and feminist leaders committed to social justice. We strive to be a globally recognized model of excellence in gender, sexuality and feminist scholarship.

05/28/2026

Our next congratulations are owed to Tristen Gulasa!

Tristen will be graduating as a double major in WGSS and Journalism. While at Ohio State, Tristen contributed to the Lantern as a student writer. She also provided immense support for the Free Beer Tomorrow documentary project Free Beer Tomorrow

Tristen’s research aims to trouble essentialist ideas of le***anism by analyzing the erotica magazine “On Our Backs.” They theorize the space of le***an limbo as expansive across gender and desire, challenging rigidity and prioritizing community pleasure.

Congratulations again!!

Arts and Sciences at Ohio State

05/25/2026

Shout out to Adrienne Gladish, our next outstanding graduating WGSS student. Adrienne is currently a staff member at Ohio State, working as the manager of Receiving and Shipping at the Ohio Union.

Related to her research, she also advises the student organization, Unchained OSU, which educated and spreads awareness on the issue of human trafficking across the globe.

In Adrienne’s own words, “My research is at the intersection of s*x trafficking in contrast to s*x work, the Nordic Model, and the federal and state laws that regulate s*x.”

Congratulations for your hard work!

Arts and Sciences at Ohio State Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

05/20/2026

Today we will be spotlighting Katie Johnson, another WGSS student graduating this Spring!

Katie helped found Ace Space, a student organization dedicated to fostering community for a-spec identities, while on campus. They had the chance to reflect on the importance of a-spec representation as a moderator of the first annual WGSS Love Club this year!

Their timely research revolves around the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ archives and making them more sustainable.

Congratulations Katie!

Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

05/19/2026

Congratulations to the WGSS Department's PhD alum and instructor, Dr. Nicole Nieto, for her recent accomplishment!

Dr. Nieto was awarded the 2026 Presidential Staff Award, the highest distinction among University Distinguished Staff Award recipients!

As Assistant Vice Provost, Dr. Nieto represents the pinnacle of excellence – connecting colleagues, celebrating community, and living the university’s Shared Values in everything that they do. This award honors staff for their outstanding contributions, driven by passion and purpose.

"A cornerstone of Ohio State for 21 years, Dr. Nicole Nieto is a driving force behind the university’s land grant mission... Dr. Nieto doesn’t just represent the best of Ohio State — she helps define it."

Read more: https://shorturl.at/LTLhx

Congrats again!

Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Arts and Sciences at Ohio State

05/18/2026

Shouting out Greyson Osterfeld for their incredible WGSS research on the role of daydreaming as a therapeutic strategy for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Greyson will be graduating this Spring as a Double Major in Psychology and WGSS! Congratulations for recently being admitted into Ohio State’s MA program in Mental Health Counseling next Fall!

If you want to hear more about Greyson’s research, join the department’s annual Spring Research Symposium on April 28th!

Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Arts and Sciences at Ohio State

05/15/2026

On the afternoon of April 28th, WGSS hosted its Annual Spring Reception and Undergraduate Research Symposium. The event kicked off with eight WGSS undergraduate students presenting on their research projects.

The projects were developed under the guidance of WGSS faculty and co-instructors, Dr. Jian Neo Chen and Dr. Shannon Winnubst of the WGSST 4574/4575 capstone course, as well as an additional student who engaged in research with the mentorship of Dr. Bayan Abusneineh.

An intermission and poster session followed, where students, faculty, and staff mingled and further discussed their research.

WGSS Department Chair, Dr. Mytheli Sreenivas shared a welcome message to open our spring reception programming. Updates were shared from FREE Center, The Ohio Prison Education Exchange Project (OPEEP), Triota, and the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Certificate. We then congratulated our 2026 award and grant recipients, which included thirteen undergraduate and graduate students and totaled over $13,000 in funding support! We also recognized our 2026 graduating students, including undergraduate majors, MA, and PhD students.

Finally, we concluded with a special celebration to congratulate long-time WGSS faculty member, Dr. Linda Mizejewski . WGSS faculty shared stories and anecdotes about her character, as well as her contributions to the WGSS department and field. Of course, Dr. Mizejewski herself shared some closing inspirational remarks to demonstrate her gratitude as her career transitions to retirement and she leaves behind an impressive legacy.

This is just the first post of many to come as we commemorate our phenomenal community at the close of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients, graduating students, faculty, and staff for this year’s accomplishments!

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our WGSS Chair, Dr. Mytheli Sreenivas, for her recent accomplishment!

Dr. Sreenivas was awarded the Harlan Hatcher Distinguished Faculty Award for the 2025-2026 academic year!

The Harlan Hatcher Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Award recognizes a tenured faculty member at the rank of professor who has a truly exceptional record in teaching, research, and service.

With this award, she received a $3,000 award in support of academic work for the WGSS Department!

Congrats again!

Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University

04/16/2026

Celebrating a legacy that lives far beyond the classroom. 💙

Dr. Cynthia Burack challenged students to think deeper, speak up, and see the world through a more critical, compassionate lens. From feminist political theory to human rights, her work and her teaching has shaped generations.

Now retired, her impact continues through every student she inspired.

of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

03/31/2026

Today is International Trans Day of Visibility, a day for celebrating the lives of trans people and their accomplishments. It’s also for remembering that visibility is only the first step in the ongoing effort for just and liberated trans futures.

WGSSloves our trans students, scholars, staff, and community 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

Today we recognize trans, nonbinary, two-spirit individuals, people questioning their identity, and anyone on the gender spectrum, and the ongoing fight for their rights. Transgender rights are human rights!
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Ways to be a better ally today and everyday:
1. Sign petitions to help support trans futures
2. Avoid harmful and stigmatizing language
3. Ask and offer pronouns when meeting new people
4. Support trans businesses and creators
5. Follow, share, center, and amplify trans voices
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Resources:
TransOhio.org TransOhio
TransOhio is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of trans, nonbinary, inters*x, and gender nonconforming people in Ohio.

TransgenderLawCenter.org Transgender Law Center
Transgender Law Center is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free.

TGIJP.org TGI Justice Project (TGIJP)
The Miss Major Alexander L. Lee TGIJP Black Trans Cultural Center is a team of transgender, gender-variant and inters*x people, inside and outside of prisons, jails, detention centers, and other locked facilities creating a united family in the struggle for survival and freedom.
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At OSU:
WGSST 3280 - Trans Studies
Examination of intersecting state, social, and cultural institutions that shape transgender struggles through gender identity, gender, race, indigeneity, migration, and socio-economic class.

LGBTQ+ Studies minor:
The LGBTQ+ Studies minor offers perspectives for students interested in examining the broad array of how people embody and express bam gender and s*xuality.

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03/23/2026

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