- The Women’s Studies Program was established, offering classes dedicated to exploring the perspectives of women. English Professor Irene Thompson served as its first director. In 1990, an interdisciplinary BA in women’s studies was approved and in 1992 a minor was passed. The program was changed into a Type II center in 1994 and was renamed the Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research. In fall 2002, a master of arts program was established and the center currently offers several graduate degree options.
- Philosophy student Billy Kynes was named a Rhodes Scholar.