LGBTQIA+

The goal of this community is to offer a space for people who are interested in the diversity of sexual orientation. Because our personal experience and upbringing play a role in how we view and define sexuality, we have much to learn about how we can further value and support each other to reach our goals based on our diversity. This community offers connections, opportunities, resources and experiences to help navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal and professional journey. In addition, this community is designed to support diverse members of non-majority gender, gender-identity and sexual orientation groups who encounter unique challenges throughout their personal, social, academic and professional development. This community recognizes, appreciates, celebrates, promotes, and supports each individual because of their diversity and contributionsWe call these communities “rope teams” because they, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

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How to Pick Your Best Career and Life

What should I do with my life? A lot of us in the LGBTQ community seem to settle for jobs that are in the realm of easy possibility rather than finding and fulfilling our true purpose. But how do you …

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What You Need to Know about ABLE Accounts | Queer Money Ep. 548

What are ABLE accounts and how can they help disabled folks save money?
On episode 548 of the Queer Money Podcast, hosts John and David welcome back Brynn Conroy, founder of Femme Frugality and Disability Finance. They discuss the challenges Americans face in qualifying for social security disability benefits and how the system often forces …

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Navigating the Automotive Industry as a Female LGBTQ+ Founder

Buckle up for an inspiring fireside chat with Lauren McCullough, the powerhouse Founder and CEO of Tromml, as she shares her journey of shaking up the automotive industry as a female LGBTQ+ entrepreneur. From breaking through the industry’s old-school barriers …

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Building a Legacy of Trans Inclusion in Professional Sports

Triathlete and duathlete Chris Mosier was the first trans person to compete in Olympic trials in the gender that he identifies with, and is sponsored by Nike, also making him the first trans athlete to land a sponsorship with a …

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Excelsior Volunteer Week in the News

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April 14, 2025

Thanks to the Community Engagement Group and all who participated in Excelsior Volunteer Week 2025. Excelsior volunteers were featured in a segment broadcast …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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The Life-Changing Magic Of Support: How Susan Betts Found A Home At Microsoft

Below is an article originally written by Candace Whitney-Morris at PowerToFly Partner Microsoft. Go to Microsoft’s page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

Susan Betts moved to the United States to follow her career dreams. A …

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