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LGBTQ Student Center

Rainbow Unicorn running along Kent's Main Street Rainbow Bridge

Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14. 

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Â鶹´«Ã½ students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.

A national organization has recognized Â鶹´«Ã½ with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.

A Â鶹´«Ã½ student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students.

An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.

A Â鶹´«Ã½ student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students.

An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.

LGBTQ+ Center

Division of People, Culture and Belonging
LGBTQ students gather for group photo.

Â鶹´«Ã½ faculty, staff members and students took part in Saturday’s Equality March, which kicked off the inaugural Akron Pride 2017 event.

Kent State takes part in the Equality March, kicking off Akron Pride 2017.