Pursuing health equity through a women, gender issues lens
A WGSS student and two alumni explain why seeking a double major in WGSS made sense to them in pursuit of health care careers.
National Humanities Center names 2 UH students to leadership council
Azlynn Brandenburg and MacAlasdair Uchimura are among 17 students from eight states to serve on the inaugural National Humanities Leadership Council.
Student interest spurs new certificate in queer studies
Offered for the first time in fall 2021, the queer studies undergraduate certificate program brings together courses across multiple disciplines.
Prominent #MeToo figure, Mānoa alumna, returns to UH
UH Mānoa alumna Karen Kelsky, a prominent figure in the national #MeToo movement, has been speaking out on issues of sexual assault in academia, with a focus on empowering victims and training people in leadership.
Meda Chesney-Lind named president-elect of American Society of Criminology
Professor and chair of the Women’s Studies Department, Chesney-Lind will serve as the 81st president working further to expand public awareness of the ASC.
New book describes diverse food challenges faced by Hawaiʻi
Aya Kimura and Krisna Suryanata compiled rich discussions on land use, farming population and benefits and costs of biotechnology in new book.
Women’s anthology encourages cross-gender understanding
Ms. Aligned attempts to represent men through works of fiction, poetry, nonfiction and art created by women.
UH Hilo women’s studies program celebrates 25 years and new baccalaureate degree
The women’s studies certificate program at UH Hilo has been transformed into a baccalaureate in gender and women’s studies.
Aya Kimura’s Hidden Hunger book recognized
Hidden Hunger explores the politics behind the international food policy community’s recent emphasis on micronutrients and smart foods.
