News

September 19, 2025

Four staff have been newly designated as confidential resources for students at U-M—a move leaders hope will encourage more to seek help and promote a supportive campus.

September 17, 2025

Events include a ballroom culture-centered kickoff, hangouts, talks and workshops, and an open house. The month will close out with Queer Camp and UMMA's Feel Good Friday.

July 28, 2025

Starting your Michigan journey? We're here to support and empower students of all sexualities and genders (and their families!) from day one. Here’s what you should know as you start your Michigan experience.

June 30, 2025

As associate director, Espy will lead strategic initiatives, support leadership development, and design programming that centers the wisdom and lived experiences of the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

June 9, 2025

There was something simply electric in the air as the largest-ever Lavender Class graduated from the University of Michigan—(re)watch remarks and see photos of the celebration.

June 2, 2025

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 7, 2025

Luca Borah, Katelyn Ma, Allyson May, Periwinkle Seljord, and student organization Notably Black and Gay will be recognized for their outstanding contributions.

March 20, 2025

Dozens of friends and alumnx came together to support LGBTQIA2S+ students on U-M's annual day of giving, surpassing both the number of donors and total amount given last year.

February 28, 2025

Spectrum Center has announced it will host the first annual Queer & Trans Research Symposium this March—and free registration is now open to the U-M community.

December 9, 2024

This endowed fund supports undergraduate Michigan Engineering students who are members of oSTEM, continuing Conway’s legacy of excellence and inclusion in STEM.

November 21, 2024

Over the years, initiatives like workshops led by Spectrum Center staff have empowered faculty and committees to pursue greater inclusivity in language teaching.

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.

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.

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.