12 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories - IWD 2026

When: March 4, 2026

Where: Illinois, United States

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Register for the "12 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories" IWD 2026 event.

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8th.

The Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity (CSGGE) and the Humanities Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are co-hosting our ninth annual event, “12 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories” bringing together faculty, staff, students, and community members to recognize people who have made a difference in academia.

The event will feature 12 featured speakers from across our university and community.   Each speaker will have 5 minutes to tell the story of a woman who made important contributions to the scholarship, discipline and/or broader academic community life.

Mark your calendars for International Women's Day 2026 celebration at the University of Illinois - March 4, 2026.

Event Type:
Lecture

Sponsor:
Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity and the Humanities Research Institute.
Co-sponsored by Women's Resources Center, Department of Gender and Women's Studies

Location:
Levis Faculty Center, Third Floor