June 26, 2026

The UB Gender Institute would like to extend our warmest welcome to Dr. Caroline Attardo Genco as our new president. During these challenging times for scholars of gender and sexuality, we look forward to working with Dr. Genco in promoting research and teaching on women, gender, and sexuality across the University at Buffalo. We are excited to partner with Dr. Genco in her commitments to inclusion and fostering interdisciplinary work across departments and disciplines. We stand ready to help new initiatives designed to mentor and support women’s and LGTBQ leadership at the University at Buffalo. We invite Dr. Genco to get to know the vibrant Gender Institute community and to let us serve as a bridge to our diverse and talented faculty, students, and staff during this moment of transition and renewal.

Gwynn Thomas                                    Victoria W. Wolcott
Incoming Director                                Outgoing Director
UB Gender Institute                             UB Gender Institute