The Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity and the Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign host the campus celebration of International Women's Day with "12 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories". International Women's Day takes place annually on March 8th.
The format of this event is that 12 featured speakers from across campus and community come together to tell the story of a woman who made an important contribution to the scholarship, discipline and/or broader community life in 5 minutes.
Please visit links to past celebrations to watch recordings of the event, learn about the featured person, or view photos from the event.
Stay tuned for more information for the International Women's Day 2026 Celebration.