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Portrait of Debbie Bazarsky, Inaugural Director of Boston University’s New LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff, in her office.

New Appointments

Meet Debbie Bazarsky, Inaugural Director of BU’s New LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff

September 20, 2021

Photo of Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand as she competes in the women’s +90kg weightlifting final on April 9, 2018 at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia. She wears a black body suit and lifts a large barbell with green and red weights over her head. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Voices & Opinion

POV: Cheering a More Inclusive Olympic Games

July 29, 2021

Photo of Judi Burgess, BU’s director of labor relations, in a yellow blazer, and blue and gold scarf, sitting on a bench and smiling. A rainbows is overlaid on the top right.

Pride

My Coming Out Story: Judi Burgess

June 29, 2021

Kelly Lawrence, women’s assistant head soccer coach, poses for a photo on June 19, 2021. She wears a white long sleeve boston university sweatshirt and has her hands in her pockets.

Pride

My Coming Out Story: Kelly Lawrence

June 25, 2021

A photo of Carl Nassib with his helmet off on the field

National Sports

NFL’s Carl Nassib Comes Out: A Watershed Moment for Pro Sports

June 23, 2021

Photo of Kính with a black leather jacket and black shirt leaning against a wooden pallet that is balanced against a brick wall. Pastel rainbow overlays are overlaid on the bottom left and top right.

Pride

My Coming-Out Story: Kính T. Vũ

June 15, 2021

A composite of the book covers and movie posters from the books and movies discussed in the article

Pride

Celebrate Pride Month with These Books, Podcasts, Movies, and TV Shows

June 11, 2021

A photo of the Transgender Resistance Vigil + March on June 13, 2020

LGBTQ+

POV: Why I’m Boycotting Boston Pride

June 11, 2021

PRIDE

My Coming Out Story: Ethan Sobel

June 10, 2021

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LGBTQ+

In Honor of Pride Month: a List of Resources and Tips for LGBTQ+ Terriers and Allies

June 10, 2021

Portrait of Boston University Athlete Ally e-board members Sarah Wade (Sargent’21), Diego de la Torre (SHA’21), and Veronica Kriss (Sargent’21) sitting in front of Nickerson Field.

Varsity Sports

Athlete AllyWhen It Comes to LGBTQ+ Support, BU Athletics Soars

April 15, 2021

Photo of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on a sunny day; a seagull flies by in the top right corner.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Vatican Decision to Remove Blessings from Same-Sex Unions Demoralizes Many Catholics

March 23, 2021

Screenshot of Schitt’s Creek cocreator, showrunner, and star Dan Levy, smiles widely and moves his head towards the camera. He wears large glasses and a thick grayish tan sweater. The picture is a bit blurry. Screenshot taken during a zoom event on Friday February 19th for BU students.

Film & TV

Schitt’s Creek Star Dan Levy Shares Memories of the Award-Winning Show with BU Students

February 21, 2021

Illustration of a hand holding a bunch of ribbons that form the colors of the trans pride flag.

Health

BU PSA Campaign Publicizes Gender-Affirming Healthcare and Coverage for Trans Students

November 19, 2020

LGBTQ

How To Be an Ally to Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming People in the BU Community

November 16, 2020

Portrait of Crystal Williams, a College of Arts & Sciences professor of English, who leads BU efforts on diversity and inclusion who has been recently promoted to Vice President and Associate Provost of Community and Inclusion. In the portrait, Williams wears a black blouse and earrings, and looks off into the distance on a dark green backdrop.

Promotions

Crystal Williams Promoted to New Position with Focus on Building Community

August 4, 2020

LGBTQ+

Pride… But Make it Virtual: Can’t-Miss Events for the BU Community

June 19, 2020

During COVID-19 pandemic, a teen wearing a protective mask lies in bed watching a video on his smart phone. His face is blurred.

Public Health

How Are Queer Teens Handling COVID-19?

June 19, 2020

A person waving a rainbow Pride flag outside the Supreme Court building

Voices & Opinion

POV: Supreme Court Gets It Right in Landmark LGBTQ Decision

June 16, 2020

The BU Queer Activist Collective executive board during a Zoom meeting.

LGBTQ+

BU’s Queer Activist Collective Celebrates Pride at Home

June 12, 2020

BU’s Queer Activist Collective Celebrates Pride at Home