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Mon, Apr, 9, 2018
During the day-long event, we'll be raising critically needed funds that support our ongoing work to connect, educate, and empower queer and trans+ college students in the Midwest. Can we count on your support?
Sat, Mar, 31, 2018
Drwencke: "I am hopeful by demanding to be seen as genderqueer and connecting with others, I can make a difference. I can be a possibility model for the next generation."
Sat, Mar, 31, 2018
Mustafa: "... transness is not an end point. There really isn’t an end point to gender exploration. And making that visible, the exploration of it all, is critical. "
Sat, Mar, 31, 2018
Brooks: "The cost of visibility when you’re trans+ is inflated, complicated to supply when the cis demand is for both your transparency and your secrecy."
Sat, Mar, 31, 2018
Guffey: "Trans visibility has given me a second lease on life and is allowing me to truly be me, all of me, without regrets, apologies, or equivocation. That is what visibility means to me."
Sat, Feb, 24, 2018
Speaking to conference attendees, panelists shared about their work in higher education, nonprofit, and private sectors, and how "the work" is an integral part of their community engagement, service, and advocacy.
Mon, Feb, 19, 2018
Following a successful bid, the MBLGTACC Oversight Committee awarded the honor of hosting the 2019 conference to students from Wichita State University. The 27th annual MBLGTACC will be held in Wichita from Feb. 15-17, 2019.
Sat, Feb, 17, 2018
Executive Director Justin Drwencke and Director of Operations R.B. Brooks welcomed students and community members to the 26th annual MBLGTACC this weekend in Omaha, Nebraska.
Tue, Feb, 6, 2018
Join the Institute as members of its leadership team and board of directors highlight some of the major issues facing queer and trans+ individuals in our region. The 2nd annual State of the Region panel will take place at MBLGTACC in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mon, Feb, 5, 2018
We’re delighted to welcome the Matt Anderson, Bryan Guffey, and TK Morton to the Institute’s board of directors. This represents a critical step in the development of our organization and in better serving students throughout the region.
Tue, Jan, 2, 2018
The Institute’s first full year of operation is now behind us, and we’re proud to share with our students, friends, and other stakeholders the Institute’s inaugural annual report, Impact.
Mon, Dec, 18, 2017
Each February, MBLGTACC makes one Midwest community a destination for a diverse gathering of 2000+ college students. It's the nation's largest and longest-held college conference for queer and trans+ students. And it's proudly student-run. Bid to bring MBLGTACC to your campus!
Wed, Aug, 9, 2017
Barnes, the Institute’s chief development officer, is a writer for espnW, where they cover sports and culture. They will be recognized with this award at NLGJA’s September national convention in Philadelphia.
Mon, May, 15, 2017
Celebrate MBLGTACC's first quarter century with every cup of the hot beverage of your choice. And, do so proudly knowing that proceeds from your purchase are put to work supporting students.
Sun, May, 14, 2017
Robert Alberts, a campus relations coordinator with the Institute, has graduated from the University of Nebraska-Kearney (UNK) with a master of science in education, and a focus on school counseling and student affairs.
Mon, Mar, 27, 2017
LANSING, MI—The Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity is delighted to announce that its team is growing. Please join us in welcoming Michelle Walters and Noah Barth.
Fri, Feb, 24, 2017
The Institute has issued a statement regarding the Trump administration's recent announcement that it is withdrawing federal guidance on Title IX with respect to trans+ students.
Mon, Feb, 20, 2017
CEO Justin Drwencke and COO R.B. Brooks introduced the Institute to students and community members attending MBLGTACC this past weekend in Chicago.
Fri, Feb, 17, 2017
Today, we mark the start of the 25th annual Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference (MBLGTACC) and celebrate the inspiring history of building queer success in our region.
Mon, Feb, 13, 2017
CHICAGO, IL—The State of the Region will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 10:20-11:20 AM CST (workshop session 3) at Navy Pier.
