LGBTQ+ Center

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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 ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

It's a Rainbow Week at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø!
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.

Lavender Graduation: Celebrating The Spring Class of 2023
Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's spring LGBTQ+ graduates.

Teaming Up for Trans Support
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø student organizations painted the Rock on Front Campus to show support for the trans community.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
LGBTQ+ Center event celebrates transgender people and their contributions to our world.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community
In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ Trailblazers from Area High Schools Visit Campus
Students and faculty from 20 area high schools came to ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø for GLSEN Northeast Ohio's Annual Fall Conference.

Kent City Health Department Jynneos (Monkeypox) Vaccine Clinics
The DeWeese Health Center Electronic Health Record portal is now open for ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students, faculty and staff to schedule appointments for the Kent City Health Department Jynneos Vaccine (Monkeypox) clinic.

IN A FLASH: Elvis Over The Rainbow
A familar Flash in blue and gold cheered on runners at the start of this year's Rainbow Run.