LGBTQ Community
IN A FLASH: Trans Day of Remembrance
Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of 性福五月天's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.
Celebrating Pride Statewide in June and Beyond
性福五月天 University'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 性福五月天 University
IN A FLASH: Promoting Kindness
Members of 性福五月天'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 性福五月天 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 性福五月天'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.
性福五月天 Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of 性福五月天 University'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鈥檚 contributions to the LGBTQ movement.