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Association of American Law Schools President Speaks on Cooperative Politics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I find it very interesting, and I find it really important for our society. Even during debates on matters such as the transgender community, a topic that involves strong moral beliefs, respect is necessary, he said. So when it comes to the upcoming elections and general engagement in society, be involved. But lead with respect.

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Survey: Students Cite Mental Health Concerns and Anxieties As Possible Deterrents for College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

That decision to forego college to some extent may be more likely for some student demographics than others as well, especially for students identifying as transgender (54%) and those identifying as nonbinary (53%). I think that these solutions, unfortunately, have to be society-wide in many cases.”

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Student Paper Calls on ASU to Unsubscribe From N.Y. ‘Times’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

15, a coalition of Times contributors wrote a letter to the newspaper condemning recent reporting in the paper that they described as damaging to the transgender community. GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, sent a similar letter on the same day.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Unquestionably, the past 40 years have brought many steps forward in terms of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer rights, visibility, and consciousness, but in academia it is still a work in progress. We started to focus not only on marginalization, but specifically on those who wanted to make a change in society,” says Valencia.

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Mental Health and Learning Among Students with Marginalized Sociodemographic Identities

Supporting Student Success

Marginalized sociodemographic groups navigate more barriers and challenges (stressors) within our society, and postsecondary education institutions. transgender; racialized; or having a diagnosed psychiatric condition). Stress and Mental Health in Marginalized Sociodemographic Groups. Building Community and Visibility.

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How the “next phase” of LGBTQ+ student support is stirring at this Ivy League

University Business

With students coming ever closer to relaxing into their safe space, one prestigious university has identified the next step in supporting not just queer students—but members of society beyond. “Do people know when a transgender woman who takes estrogen needs to have a breast exam?” population.

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Eye to the Future

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students Open to Unique Love) is Morgan State’s official gay, straight, bisexual, fluid, transgender, queer and questioning alliance, which has consistently grown over the years. We’re constantly looking at what kind of programs we can bring to serve society. One of the new programs is in cloud computing.

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