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Students celebrate National Coming Out Day with open discussion

Hannah Sheridan October 11, 2017

The LGBTQ Student Center brought students together to have an open discussion on their personal experiences with being an LGBTQ member in celebration of National Coming Out Day (NCOD) on Oct. 11.NCOD,...

Jennifer Kulics, the associate vice president of student affairs (left), Alfreda Brown, the vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, and President Beverly Warren react to remarks during the LGBTQ Student Center’s grand opening ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.

Remodeled LGBTQ Student Center opens with energetic ceremony

Nicholas Hunter September 27, 2017

Over 50 students, faculty and staff members gathered in the Student Center basement for the grand opening of the LGBTQ Student Center.“Today really symbolizes … a major accomplishment for our center,”...

In a study done by the Center for American Progress, the center found there were disparities in health and insurance coverage between LGBTQ people and heterosexuals.

American Health Care Act could affect transgender insurance coverage

Cody Patton June 28, 2017

The proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act — the American Health Care Act — labels transsexuality as a “pre-existing condition.”The Washington Post reported in a May 4 story, “The measure...

Israeli celebrity set to speak on being a part of the LGBTQ community

Kelly Powell October 22, 2015

While the Student Center is typically filled with students meeting regarding budgets and group t-shirts, next week room 306 will host an Israeli superstar.Assi Azar, a Jewish scriptwriter, radio host and...

Ken Ditlevson, director of the LGBTQ+ Center stands in his office. THE LGBTQ+ Center offers Safe Space Ally training in order to create an inclusive space on campus for all people.

LGBTQ Student Center hosts Safe Space Ally Training

Gabrielle Woodard September 10, 2015

Kent State strives to create an inclusive place for all people on campus by offering Safe Space Ally Training through the LGBTQ Student Center.Recently, a Kentucky county clerk has created a stir by refusing...

New group offered for minority LGBTQ students

Craig Zombar July 2, 2015

The LGBTQ Student Center is adding a new student organization, Threads, in the fall for minority students who identify as LGBTQ.“The new organization is named after the intersectionality of all minorities...

LGBTQ Student Center searches for new director

Elizabeth Randolph September 4, 2014

Kent State’s LGBTQ Student Center is looking to hire a new director this year after its program coordinator, Roxie Patton, left this past summer.As the president of Pride! Kent, junior criminology and...

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