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Professional drag queen Angel Safyre performs in the Kent State goverance chambers Thursday, March 16, 2017.

PRIDE! Kent brings unique performances in annual drag show

Quaylyn Hairston March 17, 2017

Colorful wigs, shiny jewelry and flashy outfits were all part of the intricate wardrobes of the drag queens who performed at PRIDE! Kent's annual drag show.Several professional drag queens from Akron's...

LGBTQ program to study abroad in Greece for spring break

Addie Gall February 14, 2017

As a part of the course “Dionysian Study in Athens Greece: Theatre, History, Performance and Sexuality,” 14 Kent State students will be going abroad to Greece during spring break.Last year, the “Democracy...

The poster has been getting attention across Kent State University. 

Poster promotes unity and inclusiveness on campus

Hannah Wagner February 7, 2017

Kent State University’s School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration (FLA) adopted a poster that has spread throughout campus because of its supportive message of inclusion.Kim Schimmel, professor...

Diversity in Entertainment

#OscarsSoWhite may be resolved, but calls for diversity remain

Erin Zaranec January 25, 2017

On Jan. 24, the Oscar nominations once again took over social media and, for the first time in two years, the #OscarsSoWhite trending hashtag didn’t accompany the list of nominations.Following two years...

LGBTQ Center hosts first roundtable meeting

Nicholas Hunter January 23, 2017

The Kent State LGBTQ Student Center held its first event of the semester Monday in the Student Center.The event featured a presentation by David Moore, an academic program officer at the Academic Success...

Keynote speaker Molly Merryman and assistant professor of LGBTQ studies Lauren Vochon listen to the conclusion of the LGBTQ Student Center Spring Kick Off in the Nest on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. “The most radical act you can have when you feel unwelcome is to succeed,” said Merryman. Merryman’s speech encouraged the LGBTQ community to find their support systems and to continue to succeed in the face of adversity.

LGBTQ Student Center opens semester with kick-off event

Cameron Hoover January 23, 2017

Kent State’s LGBTQ Student Center kicked off their spring semester with a social gathering and presentation Tuesday night at The Nest in the Student Center.The celebration filled up quickly prior to...

Kent State vs University of Akron Charity Drag Show

Nicholas Garisto April 25, 2016

Kent State and the University of Akron hosted the first annual charity drag competition at the Interbelt club in Akron Sunday night.The charity event was a collaboration between Kent LGBTQ Student Center...

Ken Ditlevson, the director of the LGBTQ Student Center, speaks during the Lavender Graduation ceremony in the Kent State Student Center Ballroom on Friday, April 8, 2016. Lavender graduation is held to honor LGBTQ and Ally students who are graduating in 2016.

Kent State celebrates Lavender Graduation

Nick Garisto April 10, 2016

Kent State LGBTQ-identifying graduates were celebrated Friday night during Lavender Graduation at the Kent Student Center Ballroom.LGBTQ Student Center Director Ken Ditlevson, host for the night, emphasized...

US reacts to Mississippi governor signing bill allowing refusal of service to gays

The national reaction was swift and strong to Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant's decision Tuesday to sign the controversial Protecting Freedom of Conscience from Government Discrimination Act into law.The...

Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality to open this fall

Nicholas Garisto April 3, 2016

Kent State’s Board of Trustees recently approved the creation of the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. The center will have several key components including academics, research and community...

Faith and Sexuality, A Conversation about Homosexuality and Christianity

Keri Richmond April 1, 2016

Photo courtesy of Alante JonesImpact Movement, a christian organization on campus, hosted a conversation about homosexuality and Christianity in the KIVA on Tuesday, March 29. An internationally known...

LGBTQ program to take students abroad for spring break

Jailyn Menefee March 16, 2016

Molly Merryman, associate professor and director of the LGBTQ program, has worked alongside the Office of Global Education to provide 12-14 students with the opportunity to study abroad in Greece this...

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