LGBTQ Student Center
![Rainbow Unicorn running along Kent's Main Street Rainbow Bridge Rainbow Unicorn running along Kent's Main Street Rainbow Bridge](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/2023-10/20231009_MB_LGBTQ%2B%20Bridge-13.jpg?VersionId=VKhz7hSJydp5EEdK9Yn22VApjgIXpqRd&h=10d202d3&itok=5-dVJwQm)
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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![Kent State University students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/05.30.19%20Photo%20from%20Kent%20State%27s%202019%20One%20University%20Commencement.jpg?VersionId=yMTweOlHu0XK1t6htTaw5VPgTmCfKOsY&h=2e5cdddf&itok=7XEw4hHv)
A national organization has recognized Kent State University with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
![Dr. Dolores Noll, emeritus professor of English and pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights and people, received the Diversity Trailblazer Award in 2010. Dr. Dolores Noll, emeritus professor of English and pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights and people, received the Diversity Trailblazer Award in 2010.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Noll_Trailblazer_Award_2010.jpg?VersionId=9I7W6IwQ5PacmvDD2k49Az3cx8KpK1FY&h=0141b63a&itok=G7IwFk51)
![A Kent State University 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. A Kent State University 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.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Lavender3.jpg?VersionId=mv7LApyO1ABRLBIWoWV1HzhNa5ABmeFd&h=e6f36a9c&itok=CkPdveSx)
An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.
![A Kent State University 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. A Kent State University 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.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/PHOTOLEAD-Lavender3.jpg?VersionId=mv7LApyO1ABRLBIWoWV1HzhNa5ABmeFd&h=e6f36a9c&itok=CkPdveSx)
An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.
![LGBTQ students gather for group photo.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/administrative-group/lav%20grad%202018.png.jpg?VersionId=z9.EEetD7tmukOmCoNF7QTaswy2Oj6An&h=27074e7c&itok=QvG4euk8)
![Kent State University faculty, staff members and students took part in Saturday’s Equality March, which kicked off the inaugural Akron Pride 2017 event. Kent State University faculty, staff members and students took part in Saturday’s Equality March, which kicked off the inaugural Akron Pride 2017 event.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/lgbtq%20flag3.png?VersionId=yE3bydsHgudUyM_.cMX0PKQgATT4wYmF&h=1f779a02&itok=M8oG6Xap)
Kent State takes part in the Equality March, kicking off Akron Pride 2017.