First Women & Gender Studies program in Colorado

Established in 1974 as the Women Studies Program, it is also one of the oldest of its kind in the nation.

Founding home of Frontiers: A Journal of Women’s Studies

Founded in 1975, Frontiers is one of the oldest and most respected academic feminist journals in the United States.

Award-winning Faculty

Our core faculty include Professors of Distinction, and recipients of Best Should Teach award, Hazel Barnes prize, Kayden Book award and more.