News

November 14, 2024

Nicole Newsome and Spencer Hall lead new roles at Spectrum Center to help University of Michigan students thrive.

October 24, 2024

The University of Michigan is creating a task force to address challenges and opportunities for LGBTQIA2S+ students, staff, faculty, and alumnx.

October 18, 2024

Spectrum Center and partners across campus will host a joyful and educational slate of events and programming at U-M for Transgender Awareness Month this November.

September 23, 2024

This national study is focused on exploring how lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students (LGBTQ+) thrive in college.

September 19, 2024

Spectrum Center, student organizations, and units across campus have announced an exciting slate of events and programming at U-M for October, LGBT History Month.

September 4, 2024

On Ingalls Mall, near the heart of campus, the event featured numerous student organizations, fun activities, and resources aimed at fostering a sense of community and inclusion.

July 15, 2024

We’re seeking passionate students, staff, and faculty to help plan Spectrum Center's LGBT History Month kickoff event and curate our campus-wide calendar for October.

June 28, 2024

Published on the day the center released its new interactive timeline, Shabelski's piece elevated the center's work from its founding in 1971 to its contemporary roles.

June 28, 2024

Take a tour through time—view photos, watch videos, and explore queer history at U-M in our new interactive timeline.

June 3, 2024

If you've desired ways to support LGBTQIA2S+ students and contribute to a more inclusive University of Michigan community, there are many paths to making an impact.

April 16, 2024

Dr. Oluwami (Wami) Dosunmu-Ogunbi, Joseph Pearson-Green, Anna Verdiun Pomper, Atticus Jean-Josephine Spicer, and LGBTQ+ Nursing were recognized at Lavender Graduation.

April 8, 2024

The Michigan Daily, Advocate, and PinkNews have highlighted several vibrant events celebrating U-M Pride Month, including an acclaimed poet, queer art showcase, and prom night.

April 1, 2024

Beal received the Petey Peterson Public Service Award and Morton received the Dr. Sheltreese D. McCoy Advocacy Award.

March 25, 2024

Help bring these events to life! From setup to greeting and check-in to tear-down time, volunteers can sign up for 60-75 minute shifts on any of three key U-M Pride Month events.

March 18, 2024

Spectrum Center is delighted to share an exciting lineup of March and April programming at the University of Michigan in honor and celebration of U-M Pride Month.

February 21, 2024

Giving Blueday is the University of Michigan’s annual day of giving—where friends, alumni, and colleagues around the world support what they love most about U-M. Giving to Spectrum Center this Giving Blueday, March 13, is an investment in our students' wellbeing, success, and safety.

January 12, 2024

Our personal care station at Spectrum Center is running low, and the center is currently accepting donations to help restock key basics that a number of our students need.

December 4, 2023

In 25 days, 43 Spectrum Center friends collectively launched a new fund to help transgender students belong and succeed.

November 21, 2023

"Sixty-two faces flashed across the screen in the Pendleton Ballroom of the Michigan Union at the annual Trans Day of Remembrance Banquet. Under each picture, there was a name, age, date of death and, for some, a cause of death listed..."

November 6, 2023

The University of Michigan’s Spectrum Center is launching a new fund aimed at helping transgender students belong and succeed. The Trans Belonging Fund will enhance programming and initiatives supporting trans and nonbinary students and increase education on gender for the larger campus community.