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According to the Mass.gov press release, this event “was a testament to the unwavering commitment of all involved to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for young people of all gender identities and sexual orientations.”

• LGBTQIA+
• Social Justice & Advocacy

In celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility, we interviewed Dane Groves ’04, ’09, ’20MS about his roles as student, staff, and faculty, and his experience undergoing a gender transition while working at Simmons.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Internships & Careers
• LGBTQIA+

Wilfred Labiosa ’20PhD opened a series of Waves Ahead community centers in Puerto Rico, a nonprofit dedicated to working with marginalized and vulnerable people in Puerto Rico — most notably, LGBTQ+ elders.

• Health & Wellness
• Internships & Careers
• LGBTQIA+
• Social Justice & Advocacy

Jason Homer ’11MS, ’26PhD, Executive Director of the Worcester Library, works with his community to promote inclusivity, challenge pre-existing assumptions, and empower library patrons. Homer spoke with MassLive about his journey.

• Internships & Careers
• LGBTQIA+

A recent CBS news segment chronicles the journeys of openly-gay bishops within the Episcopal Church. The story centers around trailblazer Bishop Gene Robinson, and also spotlights Jeffrey Mello ’00MSW, who became Bishop Diocesan in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut in 2022.

• LGBTQIA+
• Social Justice & Advocacy

The Trans & Non-Binary Living-Learning Communities (LLC) are for students who identify anywhere within the transgender and non-binary spectrum, as well as active allies. We spoke to students, staff, and Resident Advisors about how the LLC supports trans undergraduate students on campus.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• LGBTQIA+

Associate Professor Sarah Leonard, who teaches the Seminar in the History of Women and Gender: “Queer Histories,” sees Simmons as an inclusive community.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• LGBTQIA+

"Over the past decade, there has been an all-out war on trans folks," observes Lena Zuckerwise , Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations . "Most recently, trans children are the newer targets on the part of the [political]...

• LGBTQIA+

History Major Kaz Gebhardt '25 researches the queer foundations of decades-old Simmons traditions.

• LGBTQIA+
• Traditions & Annual Events

Professor Rich Gurney shares his previous experiences at Universities that didn't support community members who were LGBTQIA+, and how he knew that Simmons was different. Where did you study? I spent 16 years in Catholic education institutions, including college, and...

• LGBTQIA+
• Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences