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Women in History Spotlight
Ramona Faith Oswald
Ramona Faith Oswald became a faculty member in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies in 1998 and in 2001 she was promoted to Professor. Now, she is head of the department. As a scholar, Ramona is a nationally recognized leader in LGBT family life and processes. She leads a USDA supported multistate project examining the quality of life forrural LGBTQ youth and families–a first ever for this federal agency. Her survey data on LGBTQ lives in downstate Illinois has been shared with state legislators and used to advocate for human rights protections. For over 20 years, Ramona has...
- Anita Kaiser, the associate director of the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, is among eight staff and academic professional employees recognized by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for their outstanding professional contributions... Read full story
Alumni Spotlight
Pronoy Rai
Dr. Pronoy Rai's academic journey was enriched by the Gender and International Development (GRID) minor program. WGGP fellowships from the program supported his research in India and paved the way for his academic career. Dr. Rai is also a dedicated educator, teaching "Gender and International Development" to undergraduates.
Current position: Dr. Pronoy Rai is an associate professor of Geography
Location: at Portland State University in Oregon.
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