LGBTQ+

The University of Pennsylvania's Eidos LGBTQ+ Health initiative empowers all stakeholders to address the cultural gaps in healthcare that preclude its professionals from adequately caring for a growing demographic of the U.S. population.

Schools this past year dodged Title IX statutes barring institutions from sexual discrimination since it contradicts its religious tenets.

Most LGBTQ-friendly colleges support gender-affirming healthcare, LGBTQ+ peer mentorship programs and ally organizations.

State education officials say that college-level AP Psychology can only be taught if content covering sexual orientation and gender identity is excluded. 

From officials requesting trans student medical records to death threats, some LGBQT+ supporters show their commitment to building inclusive spaces and a core maintenance of values.

Best Colleges compiled data available from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and Campus Pride's Index Score to map out the most LGBTQ-friendly institutions in the country.

College rankings, university presidents and politics were top of mind for college leaders clicking on UB Daily throughout the year.

Labeled as unsafe and unwelcoming, they join the Campus Pride list of nearly 200 institutions that 'disciminate and perpetuate harm.'

The 'Best of the Best' are making extended efforts to recruit, retain and embrace all groups of students on their campuses.

Though K-12s in conservative states bear brunt of attacks on free speech, colleges have been deeply impacted.