Hundreds of UMD community members gather for second annual Big Queer Photo
This university was ranked as the nation’s top LGBTQ+ university in 2023 and has remained in the top 25 since 2020.
Survey reveals Maryland trans community faces physical threats, delayed medical treatment
The 2023 study asked trans residents about discrimination, healthcare, employment and experiences with legal institutions in the state.
Spring Drag Show brings queer joy and expression to UMD
SEE’s annual Drag Show kept the crowd roaring while queens imparted wisdom about self-love.
New UMD journalism college organization brings LGBTQ journalists together
Aaron Vogel, the former diversity and inclusion coordinator for the journalism college, said being part of NLGJA on a national level is important for networking with other LGBTQ+ journalists.
Allowing children to experience non-conforming identities creates a better future
Conservatives must stop equating non-heteronormative performance with gratuitous sex.
UMD plans to include “X” as nonbinary gender mark option in IT system
The mark will be implemented by 2026.
Fashion and drag show celebrates queer culture at UMD
The event was part of the university’s month long Pride celebration.
Shige Sakurai, acting director of LGBTQ+ Equity Center, to retire after 12 years
Sakurai will retire Feb. 6 and start their new position at the Unitarian Universalist Association on Feb. 7.
DC event honors Transgender Day of Remembrance with moment of silence
The event was shared by this university’s LGBTQ+ Equity Center on social media and aimed to help attendees learn how to be better allies to the transgender community.
Gaysians at UMD brings inclusivity and community for Asian LGBTQ+ members
The club has many plans in mind to bring members together, like movie nights, thrift shopping and more.