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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Get a headstart on your New Year's resolutions and take a class in WGSS this January! Winter Session courses are 3 weeks and open to everyone. Learn more and apply at exst.umd.edu.

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Join us for Black Homeplaces with @riannawalcott.bsky.social , Associate Director of the @bcatlab.bsky.social and WGSS affiliate, on W Septembe 30 at 4:30 PM in person and on Zoom! Learn more about the talk at go.umd.edu/wgssrwalcott #blackademics #academicsky

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

WGSS Chair and Professor Neda Atanasoski weights in on the AI industry's promises of empathy for Ms. Magazine

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us for the first talk of the Graduate Colloquiumn Speaker Series: "t4t Trust: Lessons in Trans Rage and Joy"🌈🎓 from WGSS PhD Candidate @hk-jordan.bsky.social Read more info about the talk and the series at wgss.umd.edu. #PhDsky

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Dr. Shelbi Nahwilet Meissner has been promoted to Associate Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Congratulations @shelbinahwilet.bsky.social !

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Applications are now open for the PhD program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at #UniversityofMaryland 🌈🎓 Learn more about the program and apply at go.umd.edu/ApplyWgssPhd Applications are due no later than Tue, Nov 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM #AcademicSky #PhDSky #feministsky

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DC/DOX Film Festival @dcdoxfest.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our 2026 Film Lineup is LIVE 🎥 Get ready for 64 groundbreaking feature documentaries & 49 shorts from 32 countries, including 9 World Premieres ✨ Discover urgent, visionary storytelling & meet the creators behind these vital stories at DC/DOX: www.dcdoxfest.com Join us this June 11-14 in DC!

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We are so excited to welcome @storti.bsky.social .bsky.social(PhD '20) back to UMD to talk about her brand new book Torn (now out with @dukepress.bsky.social ) on 4/22 at 4:00 PM. For full talk info and to RSVP visit go.umd.edu/Hapacalypse2026🌈🎓#acad… #AsianAmericanStudies

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Public Books @publicbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

New at PB: @storti.bsky.social publishes a reflection of racist fantasy in HBO’s “The White Lotus.” Storti’s book, “Torn: Asian/white Life and the Intimacy of Violence”, is out today with @dukepress.bsky.social !

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UMD Department of African American and Africana Studies @umdaaas.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Dr. Sharon Harley was featured today in The Diamondback's article celebrating 100 years of Black History Month and explaining the significance of the holiday in American history. Congratulations, Dr. Harley! 🎉🐢 Read more at the link: dbknews.com/2026/02/26/1...

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Today is #GivingDayUMD! Show your support for WGSS🌈🎓 and the Indigenous Futures Lab through the WGSS fund at go.umd.edu/wgssgivingday. Your support helps support brilliant feminist research at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as all your favorite Indigenous Futures Lab Programming

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Join us to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Black Women's Studies Minor and commemorate Harriet Tubman Day at our 6th Annual Harriet Tubman Day commemoration on Tuesday, Mar 10. Learn more and RSVP at go.umd.edu/TubmanDay26 #Blackademics #AcademicSky

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The Terrapin spirit glows brighter together! Give it forward towards WGSS 🌈🎓this March 4 as we celebrate our annual #GivingDayUMD Bookmark givingday.umd.edu/campaigns/women-g… and donate on the day! #academicsky

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Registration is now open for Summer Session at the #UniversityofMaryland! Whether you're a current or visiting students, WGSS has a class for you! Check out exst.umd.edu to learn more about applying for Summer Session as a visiting student. #academicsky🌈🎓

Dark blue text over an image of a bright blue wave washing onto a sandy shore reads Spend the Summer with WGSS. WGSS and LGBT Summer 2026 Courses. Drawn out on the beach is written: Take cool feminist classes from anywhere in the world this summer. A cute cartoon image of a smiling sun sits in the top left hand corner.

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Did you know anyone can take a summer class with WGSS? Applications for visiting undergraduate students are now open! You can finally take classes on feminism and queer studies without having to apply for college all over again. For more info visit The link in our bio🎓🌈

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Save the date, Terps – #GivingDayUMD is almost here! On March 4, join the #UMD community moving forward for the trailblazers of tomorrow.\Learn more: givingday.umd.edu

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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

It’s Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Aromanticism is a romantic orientation describing people who experience little to no romantic attraction. Take some time this week to appreciate the arospec people in your life and consider how amatonormativity shapes our lives and culture!

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DISCO Network @disconetwork.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Applications now open for the 2026 DISCO Network Affiliate Program! Join a diverse, interdisciplinary community of scholars and get support developing writing on pressing issues at the intersection of technology and social justice. Open to grad students, early-career professionals, & junior faculty!

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WGS South @wgssouth.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

It's getting to be that time! Have you written (and actually submitted) your WGS South 2026 conference proposal yet? Submissions are Due Monday, Dec 15th! wgssouth.org/2026cfps #AcademicSky #edusky #highered #feminist #wgs #crt #queerstudies #disability #undergraduate #gradstudents #trans #lgbtq

Flyer is a very light pink with an outline of the Capitol Building behind a pale blue sketch of a young activist and the American flag. The text contains the conference theme, "Feminist Futurities: 50 More Years of Feminist Scholarship and Activism in the South. Submissions Due Dec. 15th"

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

D.r Mathiason appeared on a Woodhull Freedom Foundation Panel this past Halloween on Censorship, AI, and the Intersection of Sexual Freedom. You can see the recording on Youtube. 🌈🎓

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Giving Tuesday is here! Help us celebrate our 50th anniversary and donate to WGSS 🌈🎓to help support graduate and undergraduate programs and research in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland. Donate now at go.umd.edu/GivetoWGSS. #academicsky #PhDSky #blackademics

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WGS South @wgssouth.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

WGS South 2026 "Feminist Futurities" CFP Deadline Extended to December 15th! Now you have time to get that proposal together so you can join us at Wake Forest University! wgssouth.org/2026conference #wgs #feminism #intersectionality #highered #academicsky #disability #lgbtq #bipoc #education

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Not an undergrad but wish you could still take a WGSS class? There's still time to apply to take 🌈🎓LGBT 327: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Film and Video this winter as a visiting undergraduate student. Visit the link in our bio for more info #academicsky #feminism

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Ever wonder what's it's like to be in WGSS🌈🎓? You can see the full list of our Spring 2026 classes and descriptions now on available on our website at wgss.umd.edu/news/announcing-spring… #academicsky #blackademics #womensstudies

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

PhD Applications are due tomorrow!! Last minute questions can be directed to wgss@umd.edu #academicsky #PhDSky

Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies PhD Program Applications Due this week.

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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Join the Hope, Healing & Mobilizing Against Hate Committee on Trans Day of Visibility on Thursday, November 20th! 📍12:00-5:00 pm in McKeldin Library Room 6137 Lunch will be provided! All are welcome! RSVP at go.umd.edu/HHMTransLiberation25.

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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Stop by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for our weekly Recess Breaks! Recess Break takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00-2:00 pm in the LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2411 Marie Mount Hall).

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

New issue of TSQ featuring an article co-authored by WGSS PhD alumni Sunhye Kim!

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Now on #TIEBlog In honor of October being #LGBTQHistoryMonth, the TIE team compiled a list of titles featuring different aspects of queer and trans history: ow.ly/HEMv50Xk034 #queerstudies #LGBTQhistory

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DISCO Network @disconetwork.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Starting shortly! 🌟🍔 If you're in the UMD-College Park area, stop by Skinner 3115 for BCaT Eats this afternoon More BCaT Lab events & details can be found: www.bcatlab.org/events

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor in Black Feminisms. Read more about the position and apply at go.umd.edu/WGSSBlackFeminisms🌈🎓 #AcademicSky #Blackademics #PhDSky

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We're excited to announce that @renee.bsky.social is coming to UMD to talk about her book, Liberating Abortion! Join us on Thursday November 7 at 4 PM in Ulrich Recital Hall. For more information about the event and to RSVP visit go.umd.edu/LiberatingAbortion #blackademics #prochoice

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Just one month left until PhD Program applications are due! Visit go.umd.edu/ApplyWgssPhd to make sure you have all of your application materials ready. #phdsky #academicsky #blackademics #feministstudies

Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies PhD Program Applications: One Month Left to apply

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College of Arts and Humanities at UMD @umd-arhu.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Join the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies on Wed, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. for the launch of Technocreep and the Politics of Things Unseen—a feminist take on why our ties to tech often feel “creepy.” go.umd.edu/technocreep

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The 2025 Annual Newsletter is here! Reminisce on the academic year past and look forward to the academic year to come in our nostalgic red and gold. Download now at go.umd.edu/2025WGSSNewsletter. #academicsky #UniversityofMaryland 🌈🎓

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

It's our 50th Anniversary! Join the celebration - Still Here: The Evolution and Moment of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland - on 10/22/2025 from 3 -7 PM at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland. RSVP at go.umd.edu/WGSSisStillHere

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Something (techno)creepy this way comes👻. Join us Wed October 8 @ 4 PM to celebrate the release of Neda Atanasoski and @nassimparvin.bsky.social 's book Technocreep and the Politics of Things Unseen from @dukepress.bsky.social. RSVP at go.umd.edu/technocreep 🌈🎓 #academicsky #CriticalEthnicStudies

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Next week join us as we welcome Tiffany Lethabo King to the department for her talk "Look for Lindsey and Other Genealogical Isolates" on Wednesday September 17 in SQH 3121 and online. For more info on the event and to RSVP, visit go.umd.edu/WGSSLethaboKing. #blackademics #academicsky

Announcement image for Looking for Lindsey and Other Genealogical Isolates which takes place on Wednesday, September 17 at 4:00 PM in Susquehanna Hall 3105 and online. The image features the time and date of the event and an invitation to RSVP at the link in our bio alongside an image of the book "The Black Woman" An Anthology.

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College of Arts and Humanities at UMD @umd-arhu.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

What makes smart tech creepy? Professor Neda Atanasoski, chair of @wgss-umd.bsky.social, recently joined KPFA's "Against the Grain" to unpack surveillance, ethics and the politics of "technocreep."

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Many new and emerging smart technologies are characterized as creepy. What’s the basis for these claims, and how should we respond to them? Neda Atanasoski and Nassim Parvin consider creepy technologi...

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Thinking about grad school? Apply now for the 🎓🌈PhD in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland. Learn more about the program and start your application at go.umd.edu/ApplyWgssPhd. Applications due November 16 #phdlife #academicsky #blackademics #feministsky

The Doctoral program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies trains students in interdisciplinary research and pedagogies grounded in feminist, queer, and trans theories and methods. Key Research Areas include Black feminist thought, anti-caste studies, arts, media, cultural, and literary studies, Feminist science and technology studies, queer of color critique, transnational feminisms, indigenous feminisms, and disability studies

Students receive applied professional training and mentoring in feminist and queer teaching and learning styles, student assessment, and classroom management techniques through interactons with world-class faculty at UMD and through our colloquium series. Students draw upon extensive resources on campus and across the D.C. area to build an individualized course of study.

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

WGSS is looking for communications interns! Come put your feminist critical thinking skills and chronic online attitude to use as a WGSS Comms Intern! Applications open on August 1st. Visit

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Application instructions and eligibility requirements for the WGSS Communications Internship. Screen reader friendly version of the information is available at wgss.umd.edu

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Check out our chair, Dr. Neda Atanasoski's, interview about her new book Technocreep on the newest episode of The Good Robot Podcast!

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Join us for Sarah Scriven's PhD Dissertaiton Defense "Black Women's Scrapbooks: A Look from Within" on Tues, July 8 in person in SQH 1120 and online! To read a full abstract and RSVP, visit go.umd.edu/WGSSDissDefenseScriven #Blackademics #AcademicSky

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Ms. Magazine @msmagazine.com · 09/06/2025

Historian Edda L. Fields-Black and @profjch.bsky.social‬ reflect on Harriet Tubman’s revolutionary Civil War raid and the power of preserving Black history in the face of political pushback.

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Documenting Harriet Tubman’s Leadership: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Edda L. Fields-Black on the Combahee River Raid

The Combahee River Raid was a military operation during the American Civil War led by Harriet Tubman on June 1-2, 1863. Historian Edda L. Fields-Black—this year’s winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Histo...

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Happy Pride Month from WGSS! Interested in studying the media, scholarship, and activist contributions across the LGBTQ+ community? Consider joining the LGBTQ Studies🌈🎓 program or taking a WGSS or LGBT coded course this fall.

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Celebrate LGBTQ+ stories at @dcdoxfest June 12-15 in DC! 🏳️‍🌈Don't miss powerful docs like TESSITURA, HOLD ME CLOSE, STATE OF FIRSTS , I WAS BORN THIS WAY, HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY, THE LIBRARIANS, THE SECRET OF ME & CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG Tix & 10% off code PRIDE10 dcdoxfest.com #PrideMonth

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Joins us for Danielle LaPlace's Dissertation Defense :"How We Accomplish this Work: Black Labor and the U.S. Imperial Public Health in the Greater Caribbean, 1898-1934" will take place on June 5 at 10 AM in SQH 3105. Read the full abstract and RSVP at go.umd.edu/WgssDissDefenseLaplace

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Join us for Lenora Knowles' PhD Dissertation Defense. "Women in the Struggle": Women of Color Coalitional Relationalities in the Cold War Era will take place on May 29 at 12:00 PM in SQH 3105. To read the full abstract and RSVP, visit go.umd.edu/WgssDissDefenseKnowles

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Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studie @wgss-umd.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

There's still time to register for Summer WGSS courses🌈🎓! WGSS 250 and WGSS 105 are now both asynchronous and WGSS 250 has been extended to a 6 week course. You don't need to be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Maryland to join. #academicsky #whatwheredc

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