
InfluenceHER: Women Who Influence Change and Inspire Inclusion
Georgia State University is marking HERStory during March, designated in the U.S. officially as Women’s History Month, alongside International Women’s Day on March 8.
The month in the United States had its origins when Congress first passed legislation leading to “Women’s History Week” in 1982. Since 1995, U.S. presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating March as Women’s History Month, recognizing achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.
On the world stage, International Women’s Day on March 8 is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also marking a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
All events honoring Women's History Month are open to the entire Georgia State community. Everyone is welcome!
Events
Check back in February 2025 for more event information!
Additional Resources
Women's Philanthropy Network
Many events during Women's History Month are made possible thanks to the generosity of The Women’s Philanthropy Network. This group of dedicated volunteers and donors are passionate about Georgia State's purpose of helping to build great futures for our diverse student population.
Institute for Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
The Institute for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) has been chartered since 1994, although its history reaches back to the 1970s. Today, WGSS offers a cutting-edge academic program focusing on three areas: globalization, sexuality studies and social change.
Women's Collections at the University Library
The Georgia State Library has a useful collections guide for a vast array of information.
WomenLead
WomenLead is a professional Signature Experience that equips undergraduate female students with the skills, experience and networking opportunities needed to get a seat at the table among business leaders.
Women's Faculty Group
The Women’s Faculty Group, a faculty affinity group that is part of the Assembly of Faculty Affinity Leaders (AFAL), is a community of volunteers that provides a setting for intellectual and social contact for women faculty and professionals across campuses.
Title IX
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education and provides, in pertinent part, that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Cultures, Communities & Inclusion
Cultures, Communities & Inclusion (CCI) celebrates the U in GSU! CCI provides a variety programs, initiatives and workshops that educate, foster community-building and enrich the overall campus experience for the campus community while preparing students for the world that awaits them post-graduation.
Advancement of Women
The Advancement of Women supports the advancement of women faculty, administrators, and staff in academic and administrative leadership positions within the university. Run through the Office of Faculty Affairs, the AofW offers a variety of development, mentoring, and networking opportunities to support women faculty, staff, and administrators in their professional growth and advancement.
Executive Leadership Academy for Women (Staff)
This program provides professional development for Georgia State University’s emerging staff leaders. Through collaboration with the Advancement of Women Steering Committee and the Robinson College of Business, the ELAW curriculum develops and enhances participants’ leadership skills.
Leadership Academy for Women Faculty
The program seeks to empower current and emerging faculty leaders who are committed to self-discovery, lifelong learning, career advancement, and leading from where they are.
ADVANCE-IMPACT
Supported by the National Science Foundation, the goal of ADVANCE-IMPACT (Intersectionality and Mentoring in the Professoriate for Advancement, Community and Transformation) is to adapt and implement practices at the university aimed at increasing the number of women, particularly women from underrepresented minority (URM) backgrounds, who are recruited, promoted, and retained in STEM tenure track positions and in Georgia State leadership by forming a partnership between Georgia State and Florida International University (FIU).