has been rankedas one of thenation's top 50LGBTQ-inclusive universities in the . Coming in at No. 43 on the list, was recognized as a campus that is "equally celebrative of and welcoming to LGBTQ students."This follows a No. 20 ranking in the .
"These rankings reflect the efforts of many students, staff, faculty and administrators across the university to create a positive, affirming campus for the LGBTQ community, and I'm delighted to see everyone's efforts recognized,"said Scarlet Bowen, director of the Gender and Sexuality Center at . "It's wonderful that we can highlight theserankings during the month of pride celebrations, as there are manyLGBTQ-inclusive endeavors at the University of Coloradothat we can be proud of."
ishome to for a wide diversity of LGBTQ students, from those that are geared toward professional specializations, such as , to those that support students of color, international studentsand students of faith.
" has also made positive gains in being inclusive of transgender people, offeringhealthcare benefits for students and employees, several gender-inclusive restrooms, and gender-inclusive housing options," Bowen said.
The on campus offers programs, services and resources for all members of campus. The center also hosts the annual TRANSforming Gender Conferenceto provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about issues affecting the transgender and intersex community and to offer several workshops that focus on practical avenues of advocacy and support.
This year, the University of Colorado also wasan official sponsor of Denver Pride, one of the largest pride celebrations in the country.