IT'S EVERYONE'S PLACE

The Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC) is to advance the UH community by challenging gender inequities to prioritize the success of all students, faculty, and staff. We promote gender equity and student success through educating, empowering, and supporting the UH community.

Programs & Events Resources

4465 University Dr. Room N201 832-842-9472 wgrc@uh.edu

Welcome Back, Coogs!

The Women and Gender Resource Center office space is open on campus, and we can't wait to see you! Stop by at Student Center North, Suite 201. Masks are encouraged in our office.

As always, our entire WGRC team is here to support you, and we are committed to making our programs and services accessible to students, faculty, and staff regardless of physical location. In the Fall we will offer programs both virtually and in person. Stay tuned for calendar updates on our Events page.

Upcoming Events

Full Calendar

Feb 14 11:00 am

Consent Candy Gram Tabling

Join us and grab a candy gram and start conversations about consent!
Feb 15 12:00 pm

Latinas REACH Support Group
Feb 22 4:30 pm

Pizza Talks

Join the WGRC team and learn what consent has to do with pizza!
Feb 24 12:00 pm

Sista Circle: Black Grads Support Group
Feb 28 4:00 pm

Survivor Support Group

Join the SMSS team in a safe, confidential, trauma-informed space for survivors of sexual violence.
Mar 08 11:00 am

Period Poverty Tabling

Stop by the WGRC tabling event and learn about period poverty!
Mar 21 12:00 pm

Latinas REACH Support Group
Mar 23 11:00 am

Student Parent Tabling

Stop by the WGRC tabling event and learn about resources for Student Parents!
Mar 24 12:00 pm

Sista Circle: Black Grads Support Group
Mar 29 4:00 pm

Survivor Support Group

Join the SMSS team in a safe, confidential, trauma-informed space for survivors of sexual violence.
Apr 07 12:00 am

Equity Institute 2023

An annual one-day conference for students, faculty, and staff, Equity Institute allows participants to engage in transformative sessions that enhance their cultural knowledge. Participants must register to attend. Free and open to all.
Apr 21 12:00 am

COMPASS: Sexual Misconduct Response Training

Join us for COMPASS Training and become better informed to respond to sexual misconduct.

Gender Equity News

News Archive

SCOTUS Declines Hearing Trans Bathroom Case

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Gavin Grimm's case on the rights of K-12 trans students to access bathrooms that match their gender. This order means that a lower court's decision stands, which ruled in favor of Grimm, finding his school board violated his constitutional rights.
'LFG' Documentary Released on U.S. Women's Soccer Team's Fight For Pay Equality

In June, HBO Max released "LFG," a documentary about the 2019 U.S. Women's National Soccer Team's lawsuit on gender discrimination and pay inequity. The film follows Megan Rapinoe, Jessica McDonald, and other members on the team on their journey fighting for equity.
Ed Dept. Reinstates Trans Protections Under Title IX

The Department of Education released a Notice of Interpretation stating that trans and gay students are protected under Title IX. The notice cited the Supreme Court's 2020 Bostock v. Clayton County decision which interpreted Title IX to cover gender identity and sexual orientation.
Harris and Pelosi Make History Standing Behind a President During a Formal Address to Congress

For the first time, the president is delivering his speech while standing in front of two women — Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California.