Department of Ethnic, Gender & Disability Studies
About the Department
The Department of Ethnic, Gender & Disability Studies is a cutting-edge academic program that explores how race, gender, disability, sexuality, class, citizenship and other social categories shape our lives. The Department is committed to fostering civic-minded, critical thinking, and culturally informed students. Our interdisciplinary and intersectional degrees prepare students for careers in education, law, health, social work, community organizing, and more.
Leading the Way
$9.86M
Research Grants over the past 5 Years
2nd
Highest Number of citations per faculty and article production nationwide in
gender studies
Top
Intersectional Studies program nationwide
(Andrew W. Mellon Foundation)
Only
Bachelor’s degree and tenure-granting Ethnic Studies program in the intermountain region
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Brendan Hatch | Changemakers in Focus
Preferred Name: Brendan Hatch Pronouns: he/they Program(s): Gender Studies (major),...
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MJ Jolley | Changemakers in Focus
Preferred Name: MJ Jolley Pronouns: they/she Program/Major: Biochemistry (major), Disability...
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Eliana Massey | Changemakers in Focus
Preferred Name: Eliana Massey Pronouns: she/her Program/Major: Museum Studies (major),...
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