Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality

WGS Courses - Fall 2026

Open Add/Drop opens August 24, 2026 - all courses below have seats available

Upcoming Events

The Covers and Undercovers of Samuel Steward - with Michael Bronski
September 21, 2026
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9:00AM - 10:00AM EDT
In Person
This online seminar brings together Andrea Carboni (SHL, Durham) and Professor Michael Bronski (Harvard University) to explore the covers and undercovers of Steward’s work, focusing on three titles held in the Haud Nominandum Collection at Senate House...
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Achievements

Alumni Pen Op-Ed on WGS in The Crimson
WGS alumni published an opinion piece in The Crimson regarding WGS' current status in the university, holding leadership to account and emphasizing the importance of the field during the current social climate. Read the article here.
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Marius Kothor Featured in Two Public Radio Stories
Professor Marius Kothor was featured in an interactive article on African cities, which you can read here. She was also featured on Here and Now, speaking about the Nana Benz. Listen to the episode here.
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Announcements

Job Opportunity - MIT WGS, Lecturer
LECTURER, MIT Women’s and Gender Studies Program (WGS), (two part-time openings) to teach six individual undergraduate courses for Fall 2026 – Spring 2027. Will teach either a 2-1 or a 1-2 course load. Job Requirements REQUIRED: Masters in related field...
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Events at Harvard and Beyond

For WGS-related events at Harvard, in the Boston area, and beyond, please visit our calendar.

Opportunities Calendar

WGS maintains a calendar of opportunities for students and faculty. This calendar lists funding and research opportunities, internships, calls for papers, fellowships, prizes, and job postings.