About Us

The Women and Gender Research Institute (WGRI) was formed in 1984 to foster research by women, to assist departments in recruiting and retaining women faculty, and to encourage research on gender issues by men and women.

Our goal of involving women in research reflects the University's land-grant commitment to egalitarian education. Nationally as well as locally, women tend to be academically isolated and underrepresented in certain disciplines. Involvement in a research community means political and intellectual empowerment for many women.

Funding for WGRI is provided by the Vice President for Research and the Provost's offices.

The need to promote research on gender issues derives from a growing awareness of gender roles in our society. Through the Women and Gender Research Institute, the University contributes to an increasing understanding of men's and women's roles and contributions to society.

We are part of the USU Tri-Council for Gender Programs, along with the Women's and Gender Studies Program and the Women's Center.

We welcome contributions to support and expand WGRI programs. Please direct inquiries about WGRI to the Director, Women and Gender Research Institute. For information on how to establish a fellowship, endow a program, or make a personal contribution, contact: the USU Development Office, Main 101, Logan, Utah 84322-1420; telephone (435)797-1320.

WGRI Director:

Wendy Holliday
Associate Librarian and Coordinator of Library Instruction
UMC 3000
Utah State Univeristy
Logan, UT 84322-3000
Phone: 435 797-0731
Emailwendy.holliday@usu.edu

Former Directors:

Julie Gast
Vicki H. Allan
Jean M. Lown
Carol J. Strong
Deborah A. Byrnes
Carol Windham

• Steering Committee