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FREE Center holds Feminism in the Americas Symposium
The FREE Center wrapped up its second year of events and programming with the two-day Feminism in the Americas Symposium. The symposium was organized in collaboration with the Center for Latin…

The FREE Center hosts Loretta Ross
This March, the FREE Center was honored to host prominent scholar and activist Loretta Ross. Loretta Ross is one of the founding members of SisterSong and Women of Color Reproductive…

The FREE Center leads discussion on feminist teaching and research
On February 28, more than 30 faculty and graduate students across disciplines gathered together to discuss tools and strategies for feminist teaching and research in this political…

WGSS Senior Capstone Research Spotlight
What's New in WGSS?WGSS students work with faculty in cutting-edge research, internship, and service-learning opportunities. This Spring, for the very first time, we are offering a capstone…

Mellon Foundation grant will expand women’s, gender and sexuality studies expertise at Ohio State and across Ohio
The Ohio State University Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation through its “Affirming Multivocal Humanities…

FREE Center builds feminist community during inaugural year
It’s been a busy first year for the Ohio State Center for Feminist Research, Education and Engagement (FREE Center).
From launching Research and Connection Clusters to hosting…

An Open Letter from Members of the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at The Ohio State University
May 1, 2024
We, the undersigned faculty, staff, and members of the WGSS community, express our deep concern regarding the violent treatment of protesters on our…

FREE Center Announces Recipients of Inaugural Graduate Small Grants
The Center for Feminist Research, Education and Engagement (FREE Center) is pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Graduate Small Grants for Feminist Scholarship. These…

OSU works to expand prison education
OHIO — Making an impact beyond the campus of Ohio State University is at the forefront as professors and staff work to expand prison education.
The efforts are a part of the university’s…