LGBTQ Community
IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance
Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
IN A FLASH: Promoting Kindness
Members of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
IN A FLASH: Kent's Rainbow Bridge
Volunteers help downtown Kent show its pride for Rainbow Weekend.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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.