LGBTQ Community
IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance
Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of žžÀ² State's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
žžÀ²'s LGBTQ+ Center is celebrating Pride Month by boosting activities statewide, collaborating with local events, hosting a walking group and planning for a fabulous Fall Semester.
IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!
Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at žžÀ²
IN A FLASH: Promoting Kindness
Members of žžÀ² State's LGBTQ+ community and their allies used The Rock to share a call for kindness.
'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to žžÀ² State and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of žžÀ² State's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at žžÀ² to support them.
IN A FLASH: žžÀ²'s Rainbow Bridge
Volunteers help downtown žžÀ² show its pride for Rainbow Weekend.
žžÀ² State Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of žžÀ²'s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a USA TODAY opinion piece that outlined black transgender women’s contributions to the LGBTQ movement.