Alumni
"GWS was SO beneficial in building a really strong foundation for my current studies. I am so thankful for that integrated learning experience that exposed me to such a wide breadth of knowledge and sparked my interests in so many new subjects."
- Leah Wingenroth, Class of 2019
After obtaining a BA in GWS, Leah earned an MA in literature at King's College, London. Leah currently works as a Content Strategy Team Leader for Twinkl Educational Publishing.
“The GWS program means everything to me. Learning about theoretical frameworks of gender, race, class, dis/ability, and sexuality is how I found my passion in advocacy work. I grew to learn not only about other people’s valuable complexities and histories, but my own identities as well and how they work within a matrix of power and oppression. While I am currently working towards receiving my Masters in Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies at another institution, this program has the complete responsibility for guiding my passion and drive towards intersectional justice.”
- Vannah Aldridge, Class of 2017
After obtaining a BA in GWS, Vannah earned an MSW from Appalachian State and an MA in Women's Studies from Loyola University - Chicago. Vannah currently works as a Clinical Care Physician for Concert Health.
We have fantastic alums--and we want to hear from you! If you are a graduate of our program, please contact the GWS Director, Dr. Emily Lutenski (lutenskies@appstate.edu), to tell us about what you are doing now.