Spectrum Center

Spectrum Center is a campus resource center dedicated to serving and supporting members of the U-M LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Through education, advocacy, and community building, the center works to enhance campus climate, increase students' sense of belonging, and help students thrive.

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"To continue to innovate and serve our students the way they deserve"—On WEMU, Beal highlights Spectrum Center's work

July 3, 2023

In a recent segment of WEMU's Washtenaw United, Spectrum Center director Jesse Beal talked with David Fair about institutional progress, ongoing work, and centering students in everything we do.

Beal, Freeman, Peeler, Velázquez elected to national LGBTQ higher ed consortium

June 20, 2023

This spring, four University of Michigan Spectrum Center staff were elected to serve important roles within the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals. Jesse Beal, Angie Freeman, Lorant Peeler, and Des Velázquez will be officially seated this July, marking the first time four successful candidates have come from the same institution.

Tristan Morton joins Spectrum Center as associate director

June 12, 2023

Spectrum Center is thrilled to welcome Tristan “TK” Morton as associate director. Ze joins the center having most recently served as director of the LGBTQIA Resource Center at the University of California, Davis.

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"To continue to innovate and serve our students the way they deserve"—On WEMU, Beal highlights Spectrum Center's work

Beal, Freeman, Peeler, Velázquez elected to national LGBTQ higher ed consortium

Tristan Morton joins Spectrum Center as associate director

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