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Official page of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program and LGBTQ+ Resources at Furman University

09/04/2026

WiGSS Ice Cream Social was a huge success!🍦💜

Thank you to everyone who stopped by! With an eventful semester ahead, slowing down and building community is always a treat.

We can't wait for what the rest of the year holds with this vibrant and growing group!

09/03/2026

Introducing our 2026-2027 Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Student Ambassadors: Makayla Wayne, Rathna Reddy, and Mary Garcia Coe! ✨

WGSS Amabassadors are here to support you! If you have questions about WGSS or how to get involved, you can talk to them. You'll see them around campus repping their FU Gender shirts, handing out fun swag, and promoting our upcoming events.

Stop by our Ice Cream Social TODAY from 4-5:30 pm in Furman Hall 117 to meet the ambassadors while enjoying a sweet treat!🍦

09/01/2026

What ice cream flavor do you think we will have at the ice cream social on Thursday, September 3rd from 4-5:30 pm in Furman Hall 117?? 🍦

08/31/2026

Check out this iteration of our newsletter that brings BIG NEWS for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies! Plus, read about spring and summer happenings and save the date for some exciting fall events, including a talk by Rachna Dushyant Singh, who will be traveling to Furman from India. See if you can spot our Dolly Parton teaser too!

Link to read available in the LinkTree in our bio!

08/28/2026

We know the first week of classes can be a little overwhelming! Make sure to take some time to take care of yourself (and maybe stop by Furman Hall 112 to fill an FU Gender coffee mug)! 💜

Comment down below what you’re doing this week to keep your cup filled!

08/26/2026

We, like so many others, are mourning the loss of Dolly Parton today🫶

From her legendary music, philanthropic work, and advocacy for women and LGBTQ+ people, Dolly was a shining figure of hope and kindness.

We invite everyone to comment below what you loved most about Dolly as we celebrate and remember her💜

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Photos 1 & 3: WikiMedia Commons

Photo 2: Mural by Gus Cutty on the side of Beauty Parade Salon off Haywood Rd in West Asheville

08/25/2026

Enjoy some frozen treats with Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies faculty, staff, and students next Thursday, September 3rd from 4-5:30 p.m. in Furman Hall 117!

Our Ice Cream Social is for everyone, whether you are interested in WGSS, already taking WGSS courses, or even if you are just in the mood for a sweet treat! We hope to see you there!🍦

08/24/2026

Here are 5 must-know facts about studying WGSS at Furman! 💜🤍

08/20/2026

Welcome to Furman, Class of 2030! If you’re looking for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, you can find us in Furman Hall. The office of Jenna, our Program Coordinator, is on the first floor in Furman 112 and has coffee, tea, snacks, and a comfy couch to relax on! You can also find Dr. Kathleen Casey, Chair of WGSS, upstairs in the History suite in office 200-C!

We are here to help you find your way around campus, get you a snack to recharge, or just to have a quiet place to relax. We hope to see you soon, Paladins!💜

08/17/2026

T-minus eight days until FDOC!

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3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC
29613

Website

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