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Women in History Spotlight
Theresa Grentz
Theresa Grentz joined the University of Illinois coaching staff in 1995, becoming the Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball team. She was named Big 10 Coach of the Year in 1998, leading the women’s basketball team to the Sweet Sixteen in 1997. Prior to her coaching career at Illinois, Theresa was an Olympic athlete and competed for the USA Women’s basketball team in 1973 in Moscow. She served as the USA Women’s basketball team head coach in 1985, 1990, and 1992. In 2012, she also founded Grentz Elite Coaching, a basketball education program for children and coaches.The Women in History...
- November 5, 2026We are excited to invite guest speakers and guest lecturers for a new general education course, CGGE 200: Introduction to Global Gender Studies, currently undergoing the university’s general education review and approval process and expected to be offered for... Read full story
Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Zakia Salime
Dr. Zakia Salime is an Associate Professor (WGSS and Sociology) at Rutgers University.
We asked Dr. Zakia Salime about her current work and here are snippets of what she shared:
What is the focus of your current work and/or research? I am an Associate Professor (WGSS and Sociology) at Rutgers University. My research and publications encompass a wide range of interests including urban youth protests and music, Islamophobia, war and racial politics in the U.S.
How has your GRID minor helped you in your career? I...