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Ohio universities are closing their LGBTQ+ centers to comply with a state DEI ban

Ohio's ban on DEI prohibits public universities from endorsing "any controversial belief" — including LGBTQ+ existence.

Florida LGBTQ+ advocates slam ban on sociology, DEI at state’s universities

The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s university system, made the decision to implement higher education reforms championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Discover the 30 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

Were you surprised by any colleges or universities on the list?

Victory for Students: LGBTQ+ Resource Center Reopens at Missouri University

Amid a surge of student activism, Southeast Missouri State University reverses a decision to close the center.

UNC Schools Begin Offering Gay Military Spouses In-State Tuition

Despite a state ban on same-sex marriage, the University of North Carolina system has begun offering in-state tuition to the gay spouses of military personnel, so long as they were wed in states that have instituted marriage equality.

Michigan State To Pay $500M to Nassar Victims

Michigan State University has reached a settlement with the 332 women and girls assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar. 

Don't mess with Texas gays

A week has passed since the state's voters added antigay discrimination to the state's constitution. One out University of Texas student saw plenty of bigotry during the campaign but plans to keep fighting.

Chasten Buttigieg takes on anti-trans bullies during Michigan State University lecture

The educator and father advocated for transgender kids like Nex Benedict to be able to go to school without being bullied.

Univ. of Louisiana Offers LGBT Minor

The school is the first university in the state to offer an LGBT-oriented minor.

College volleyball team at heart of anti-transgender student athlete debate loses tournament

The San Jose State University lost to Colorado State on Saturday. The school had been targeted in recent debates about trans women in sports.

Rainbow Flag Stolen from Tenn. Pride Exhibit Returned

Two days after the pride flag went missing, Middle Tennessee State University police discovered it in a student's possession.

LSU Fraternity Faces Heat For Crass Michael Sam Banner

Officials from Louisiana State University will meet with the fraternity after displaying several crude banners over the years.

Ron DeSantis cheers as University of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ president fires all diversity staff

A memo to employees cited a new regulation for the Board of Governors, a DeSantis-controlled board setting policies for the State University System.

Louisiana State University Introduces LGBTQ Minor Program

Louisiana State University introduced an LGBTQ minor program this fall semester.

Indiana State University sued for blocking LGBTQ+ Pride festival

The lawsuit claims that ISU officials have prohibited an LGBTQ+ group from hosting a 2025 Pride celebration on campus despite allowing and sponsoring the event in 2023 and 2024.

Fewer Black Queer People are Taking PrEP. Meet the Students Fighting to Change That.

These young people have the tools necessary to link their peers with resources to access PrEP medications.

Trump's Education Department investigates schools for trans inclusion in sports

San José State, the University of Pennsylvania, and a Massachusetts school association face investigations.

State Economies Suffer When Lawmakers Pass Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Laws: Study

Such laws make people less likely to relocate to those states, says a University of Houston study.

South Carolina Legislators Vote to Cut University Funding for Assigning LGBT Books

Republican legislators in South Carolina want to teach two state universities a lesson for assigning books with LGBT themes.

Christian School Sues Over Washington AG's Probe of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias

Seattle Pacific University says Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is interfering with its religious freedom.