Published: June 27, 2017
CU celebrates Pride week

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø has been rankedÌýas one of theÌýnation's top 50ÌýLGBTQ-inclusive universities in the . Coming in at No. 43 on the list, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø was recognized as a campus that is "equally celebrative of and welcoming to LGBTQ students."ÌýThis follows a No. 20 ranking in the .

"These rankings reflect the efforts of many students, staff, faculty and administrators across the university to create a positive, affirming campus for the LGBTQ community, and I'm delighted to see everyone's efforts recognized,"Ìýsaid Scarlet Bowen, director of the Gender and Sexuality Center at CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø. "It's wonderful that we can highlight theseÌýrankings during the month of pride celebrations, as there are manyÌýLGBTQ-inclusive endeavors at the University of ColoradoÌýthat we can be proud of."

CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø isÌýhome to for a wide diversity of LGBTQ students, from those that are geared toward professional specializations, such as , to those that support students of color, international studentsÌýand students of faith.Ìý

"CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø has also made positive gains in being inclusive of transgender people, offeringÌýhealthcare benefits for students and employees, several gender-inclusive restrooms, and gender-inclusive housing options," Bowen said.

The on campus offers programs, services and resources for all members of campus. The center also hosts the annual TRANSforming Gender ConferenceÌýto provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about issues affecting the transgender and intersex community and to offer several workshops that focus on practical avenues of advocacy and support.

This year, the University of Colorado also wasÌýan official sponsor of Denver Pride, one of the largest pride celebrations in the country.