Virginia Tech Department of Sociology

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Sign up now for WGS 1824, Intro to Women’s and Gender Studies, in Summer 2 with Dr. Komal Dhillon!

In this asynchronous class, you’ll explore the foundations of feminism and Women’s and Gender Studies. This course analyzes theories of inequality, privilege, and intersectionality while examining feminist perspectives on science and culture. Students will evaluate the evolving roles of all genders within family, work, and the state. Taught by Dr. Komal Dhillon, recently awarded the CLAHS Excellence in Teaching Certificate!

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Congratulations to Waris Faizi for being honored as a Dean’s Graduate Scholar in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences for Spring 2026! Let’s gooo …🦃📚

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dhillon-Jamerson for receiving the 2025-2026 Certificate of Teaching Excellence Award from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences! Keep up the amazing work👏🏽🌟

Congratulations to Dr. Kwame Harrison who was recently appointed to the VT Academy of Faculty Service! We are so fortunate to have you representing our department😁🎉🙌🏽

Join us in congratulating Dr. Williams on receiving the 2025-2026 Ut Proism Award from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences! Well deserved👏🏽🎉

Congratulations to our undergraduate student, Ryann Yang for earning 2nd place in the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society Paper Competition …go Hokies!!🧡🦃

We remember. We will never forget. 🧡