Applications Now Open
Ms. and Smith College Program for the Study of Women, Gender & Sexuality Present —
Writing for the Popular Press: A Workshop for Feminist Scholars and Grassroots Leaders, on campus at Smith College, July 13-15, 2026.
Application deadline: March 16, 2026.
Workshop leaders include Ms. scholars, writers and editors:
Aviva Dove-Viebahn, Arizona State University
Carrie N. Baker, Smith College
Loretta Ross, Smith College
Janell Hobson, University at Albany
Stacy Keltner, Kennesaw State University
Jallicia Jolly, Amherst College
Roxy Szal, Ms. magazine
With media training by the Scholars Strategy Network
Workshop participants will be fully funded, including travel, food and lodging for the two-and-a-half day in-person workshop.
For more information and to apply, go to:
Questions: Please contact Karon Jolna, Ph.D., Executive Director, Ms. Classroom at kjolna@msmagazine.com<mailto:kjolna@msmagazine.com>
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