LGBTQ Community
抖M女仆'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.
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 抖M女仆
Members of 抖M女仆's LGBTQ+ community and their allies used The Rock to share a call for kindness.
Students coming to 抖M女仆 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 抖M女仆's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.
Volunteers help downtown Kent show its pride for Rainbow Weekend.
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of 抖M女仆'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.