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LGBTQ+ Center

Trans Day of Remembrance at The Rock 2024

Nov. 20 the National Trans Day of Remembrance. Members of 91²Ö¿â's LGBTQ+ community and allies honored trans lives lost with observances on campus.

Rainbow over the Lefton Esplanade and the arch on front campus.

"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of Kent. 

Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between 91²Ö¿â's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. 

LGBTQ+ Kick-Off 2024

Before classes began for Fall Semester 2024, the 91²Ö¿â Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center welcomed the university's LGBTQ+ community back to campus with a Fall Kickoff event.

91²Ö¿â at Akron Pride 2023

91²Ö¿â'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. 

Lavender Graduation 2024

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 91²Ö¿â

Meghan Schwind Banner

As a spouse, a mother and a member of 91²Ö¿â's LGBTQ+ community, Meghan Schwind shares her thoughts for Women's History Month on challenges women face and her hopes for rising generations of women.

LGBTQ students and allies painted The Rock

Members of 91²Ö¿â's LGBTQ+ community and their allies used The Rock to share a call for kindness. 

Safe Space Ally Training

Offered regularly on the Kent Campus, the university’s Safe Space Ally Training aims to equip students, faculty, staff and university community members with the tools for creating Safe Spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ students on campus. Diane Smith, reporter for the Record-Courier, took part in 91²Ö¿â’s Safe Space Ally Training, giving readers a first-person perspective on what the program involves.