Jami Ake

I learned so much from her class. Her lectures are so insightful on the text we read but she can carry them out with the nicest mix of humor. Her comments on your essays are great but her gradings are not harsh. She likes to chat with you and know about you beyond the classroom. Dr. Ake is my favorite professor and she makes my semester worthwhile

9/19/2025

Jami Ake is amazing! Not only was this class so fascinating and well designed, but the discussions being led by the students made it so special. I learned so much from my colleagues and Dr. Ake made the classroom a welcoming space. TAKE A CLASS WITH HER!!

4/24/2025

Really great professor for literature. She cares a lot about her students and leads really great discussions. She's really funny and lighthearted and engages the class really well even when it comes to dense texts. She's not a tough or easy grader and provides really helpful feedback.

12/8/2024

6-8 hrs/week

This class is engaging, and fun. There is a reason that Professor Ake is rated so highly. But this class is not a blow over- readings are long and she has actual expectations for essays. If you like writing are ready to apply yourself this class will be fun and very doable.

5/19/2024

Jami is my favorite professor at this school. She is clear in her grading, her lectures are easy to follow and take notes on, and she is always open to student feedback or questions. Gender Violence can be intense and she does a fab job breaking it down and using humor to lightened intense situations. Take this class- changed my life.

11/8/2022

Loved this class! Lots of reading, but tons of opportunities for extra credit. The pop reading quizzes are easy if you did the reading. Super interesting topics and conversations, and Ake is truly a fair grader if you put in the effort. Wonderful woman overall and wonderful class! Take it!

12/23/2021

She is a really great professor that a lot of people respect, and a wonderful teacher. Her advice and commentary on my essays really helped for other classes, and she was very clear about her grading. The class is a lot of reading, but it's divided into completely doable proportions. I really recommend the class, and I love Professor Ake.

12/14/2021

I want to be Jami Ake when I grow up. She is a wonderful human being and an amazing professor. If you have the opportunity to take one of her classes, do it. Gender Violence definitely changed my life. Jami's lectures are engaging and relevant, plus she is hilarious, upbeat, and cares so deeply about every single student.

6/14/2021

Jami is so amazing! She made me laugh every class period with her sarcasm and her witty sense of humor. She is a great teacher, grades fairly and cares about all her students. Definitely worth all the reading.

12/7/2018

Dr. Ake is the best professor I have had at WUSTL so far. She is fair and cares deeply. She gets to know all of her students on a personal level. She encourages students to disagree with her and promotes amazing discussions.

11/10/2017

I've now taken two classes with Jami, and she really didn't disappoint. She is by far the coolest person I know, and serves not only as a role model, but also as a true mentor to those who seek her out. She's a phenomenal lecturer and overall professor and I always look forward to class or just chatting with her!

5/25/2016

Jami awake might be the coolest person to ever walk the planet. She's an amazing instructor, underrated lay a genius, and is so passionate not only about what she does, but also about her students and making sure they succeed. Her advice and encouragement is how I discovered my passion and became a WGSS major. She's incredible.

12/29/2015

I truly love her. This is the only class I take that I look forward to. Jami, never ever stop teaching because you are one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the chance to learn from. If you have a chance to take a class with her, do it!!

10/28/2015

Jami is actually one of the coolest people I've ever met. She's hilarious, super down to earth, and always there to support her students. She's actually a genius, and I'm simply amazed by all she does.

10/6/2015

Favorite teacher this semester. She is inspirational and funny. Take a class with her!

9/4/2015

Ake was the best professor I have had yet at WashU. She made Shakespeare so incredibly fun (which honestly is hard). She encourages your opinions and discussion, but led most lectures. Always down to laugh, always happy, really helpful and understanding. Wants all her students to succeed which is amazing

4/21/2015

Jami Ake is basically my idol. She's a funny lecturer, extremely helpful, and generally personable and wonderful. Some people find that she's a tough grader, but I never thought her grading was anything but reasonable. Anyone and everyone should take Violence Against Women if they can-- you'll look forward to going to class.

6/6/2012

Best professor I have had yet. I would highly recommend that anyone take Violence against Women with her. Very flexible about attendance, grading, and deadlines as long as you are putting in an effort.

4/18/2012

If you can get into one of her classes, take it! She is probably the smartest woman you will ever meet in your life, and she's hilarious. I still stop by her office just to talk. She's extremely knowledgeable about course material and college life in general.

4/9/2007

Very articulate, provokes intriguing discussions. High expectations for papers; simply send her a draft beforehand. Great teacher!

4/8/2007

I absolutely LOVE this teacher. I am going out of my way next semester to take another class by her. TAKE HER CLASS!!

12/8/2005

lots of work covering a lot of dense material in a short amount of time, but she's a good professor.

12/27/2004

Friendliest, most approachable professor I know.

12/20/2004

Funny as hell, and knows her Shakespeare.

9/19/2001