Support Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at UConn
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) is an interdisciplinary field examining disability, gender, sexuality, and power across cultures and histories. At UConn, WGSS integrates teaching, research, and advocacy to explore inequality, identity, and social transformation while fostering inclusive and critical learning environments.
The Fund for WGSS
The Fund for WGSS supports impactful programs and opportunities, including:
- Student-centered learning experiences
- Public programming and speaker series
- Research on gender and sexuality
- Internships and community partnerships
- Curriculum development addressing urgent social issues
These initiatives prepare students to engage critically and creatively with the world.
Impact of Your Gift
Your support expands opportunities for students by:
- Increasing access to experiential learning, leadership, and advocacy
- Sustaining programming that advances innovative and wholistic care in the 21st century
- Supporting faculty research and innovation
- Equipping students with tools to address complex social challenges in their careers and communities
Make Your Gift Today
Your gift helps empower students, advance research, and foster meaningful change.
Make your gift today and support the future of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at UConn.
“The UConn Foundation (EIN 06-6070722) is an independent, not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support the educational, scientific, cultural, research, and recreational objectives of the University of Connecticut.”

