Women's and Gender Studies Major (B.A.) Spotlight

Sports Management and Leadership and Women's and Gender Studies Double Major
What did you think you wanted to major in before you came to UNH? Before coming to UNH, I had no idea what I wanted to study. I was really excited about the opportunity to explore different options and learn more about what I enjoyed doing through classes and extracurricular opportunities. Coming…
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Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies Double Major
Amir Robertson, from Milan, New Hampshire will graduate in May 2024 with a bachelor of arts degree in Psychology and Women and Gender Studies. He is also part of the Honors in Major program. Amir did his project with the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) through the Hamel Center for…
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English & Women's and Gender Studies Double Major
COLA Student Fellow, Molly Kent, shares why she chose UNH, what she loves about the College of Liberal Arts, some of her favorite experiences, the most important lesson she's learned, and more. 
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Sociology, and Women’s and Gender Studies Majors
When Caitlin Turner ‘23 realized the research opportunities offered at UNH, she made the connection between a UNH degree and her future. “The undergraduate research prospects are phenomenal. And UNH has fantastic alumni and networking opportunities,” Turner says. “I recognized that a degree from…
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Communication and Women's and Gender Studies Majors
With a dual major in communication and women’s and gender studies, Elza Brechbuhl is excited by the possibilities her courses offer inside and outside the classroom. Her discussion-based classes address complex issues and enable “honest, very personal” conversations with her peers. “I love my…
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Women's and Gender Studies Major
Whether it’s participating in a campus-wide discussion on equity, justice and freedom or working at the Beauregard Center, Taryn Duncan draws energy from connection. It has, however, required her to step out of her comfort zone. “I’m shy, but I still enjoy meeting new people,” she says. The…
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English and Women's Studies Majors | Co-Founder & CEO, Koya Leadership Partners
Work-life integration skills gained at UNH strengthen the capacity of Katie Bouton '96 to create a positive impact through Koya Leadership Partners. Watch video.
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Women's Studies Major
Of Emma Chinman’s many accomplishments, she is most proud of her role as the Associate Chaplain of Durham’s Waysmeet Center. Not only is she serving in this role as an undergraduate student, but it also fulfills her passion and commitment to community service, inclusion and equity. After hearing…
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Women's Studies Major | VP of Community Engagement for a nonpartisan nonprofit organization
Since graduating from The University of New Hampshire in 2011, I have completed a year of AmeriCorps Service (an experience I highly recommenced to any graduating student!), aligned myself with nonprofit organizations that share my values in various volunteer, part time or internship roles -- MA…
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Communication Sciences and Disorders and Women's Studies | BEDA Program in Spain
Read more about Lacey's success using her degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Women's Studies on UNH Tales
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Anthropology and Women's Studies Major | Public Affairs Organizer, Planned Parenthood
Upon graduation from the University of New Hampshire in May 2013 I've jumped right into social justice work.  I have been devoted to the issue of reproductive justice since beginning my time at UNH and I find it very rewarding to find myself in a career path that puts the same emphasis on a topic…
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