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Colleges Backtrack on Pride Month
While many colleges are still celebrating Pride Month, a small number have deleted related social media posts, dropped out of local events and stopped flying the rainbow flag.
University Scraps Sexuality Textbook for Containing ‘Graphic Images’
The University of Nebraska at Kearney investigated several complaints in May, including one from Gov. Jim Pillen calling a training module about empowering transgender students evidence of a “woke disease” degrading higher ed.
A Seminary Where Queer Students Belong
Union Theological Seminary offers an affirming faith community while challenging exclusionary narratives about LGBTQ+ identity.
Supportive Colleges Lower LGBTQ+ Suicide Risk
New Trevor Project survey finds that while LGBTQ+ young people still experience high levels of anxiety and depression, affirming schools and campuses can lower their risk of suicide.
Smith College Faces Federal Investigation for Admitting Trans Women
The Trump administration argues that allowing “biological males” into “women’s intimate spaces” violates Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination.
SDSU to Pay $300K Settlement to Female Athletes Over Scholarships
When Inclusion Carries a Price, Will Colleges Still Lead?
Even in the current policy and legal environment, colleges can still take steps to be inclusive of transgender athletes.
Rescinding Title IX Agreements Risks Further Fracturing Trump–Higher Ed Relationship
The administration says it’s bringing clarity to institutions by enforcing civil rights law. But experts worry tossing out the settlements could create more uncertainty for colleges and students.