November 6, 2023

UC’s Shailaja Paik has been awarded the 2023 John F. Richards Prize in South Asian History for her book “The Vulgarity of Caste: Dalits, Sexuality and Humanity in Modern India.” Paik is an associate professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences. Conferred by the American Historical Association, the competitive award recognizes the most distinguished work of scholarship on South Asian History published in English. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of depth of research, methodological innovation, conceptual originality and literary excellence.

February 26, 2020

UC faculty member Shailaja Paik rises above the oppression of the Indian caste system through education

September 10, 2020

UC students and members of the greater Cincinnati community are now able to enroll to earn a certificate in LGBTQ Studies. Offered through UC’s College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), the certificate will explore the political and cultural contributions of the LGBTQ community regionally, nationally and globally, and includes internship opportunities. The certificate program is open to both UC students and those not currently enrolled. The certificate offers courses for people interested in studies around LGBTQ issues, feminism, sexuality and social movements, and gender, race and class.

March 20, 2023

Award-winning scholar and activist, Loretta J. Ross will visit UC later this week and deliver the Women's History Month keynote address.

April 27, 2022

Sociologist Danielle Bessett writes guest column on potential abortion ban in Ohio.

July 15, 2022

Danielle Bessett, UC associate professor of sociology, co-authors Ohio abortion study after overturn of Roe v Wade.

June 27, 2022

UC sociologist Danielle Bessett contributed to British CQ article on abortion ban and affects on men as well.

September 7, 2022

UC's Danielle Bessett cited in national media for her research on abortion care

October 5, 2023

UC abortion researcher Danielle Bessett weighs in on new data that shows abortion has declined by 15%. Bessett's current research projects examine patient experiences of abortion care and disparities in contraceptive access, prenatal care, and infant mortality.

June 14, 2023

Danielle Bessett, an associate professor of sociology and faculty affiliate of both UC’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Medical Scientist Training Program, was a guest speaker on Prognosis Ohio. The topic is the current state of abortion access here and the protentional for state government to limit that access.