This grant will support a series of events, workshops, and public performances throughout the 2025-2026 academic year to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Women’s and Gender Studies Department at UNC Chapel Hill. Engaging public audiences and humanities experts alike, this diverse set of events will explore the histories, legacies, and challenges of women’s and gender studies, reflecting upon where the field has come from and where it is headed. Events will call attention to the deep roots of women’s and gender studies in the state and the continued significance of research, teaching, advocacy, and ongoing dialogue.